Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels – Georgia monthly online meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: GA Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Georgia Monthly online meeting for Braver Angels - Georgia members and interested people
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Events calendar
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Lunch Chats
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: UT Setting: Online Online USMeet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Pie & Depolarization
Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Bipartisan Cafe 7901 SE Stark St, PortlandJoin us at our monthly gathering - Pie and Depolarization. This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host, Bipartisan Café, with your patronage. This event is open […]
Civil Conversations Series – In Person
Host Organization: Braver Angels Arkansas Partner Org(s): Central Arkansas Library System State/Region: AR Setting: In-person Fletcher Library 823 N Buchanan St, Little RockLocal Focus: Event will be in person only at Fletcher Library, 823 N Buchanan St, Little Rock, AR 72205 The Civil Conversations series is a monthly event with the following goals: 1) practice and improve civil communications skills while discussing specific topics; 2) identify common ground/common points that people can agree on within a specific […]
Book Discussion – I Never Thought of It That Way
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe State/Region: Europe Setting: Online Online USJoin us as we revisit Monica Guzman's helpful guide towards depolarizing ourselves and our communities. Monica Guzman is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels and author of “I Never Thought of It That Way: How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times.” She’s cofounder of The Evergrey, a former columnist at […]
NH Alliance of Braver Angels Discussion Forum- Topic: Terrorism in America , foreign and domestic
Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance State/Region: NH Setting: OnlineMonthly Zoom discussion forum, Topic: Terrorist Threats to America, foreign and domestic.
BA Organizer Training – Online
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
Film Discussion – Braver Angels Documentary Watch Party and Film Discussion
Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance State/Region: PA Setting: In-person St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Social Hall 200 West Orange Street, LititzLocal Focus: Lititz and surrounding areas We'll be watching and discussing the documentary Braver Angels: Reuniting America Braver Angels: Reuniting America is a 50-minute documentary about 8 Democratic-leaning voters and 7 Republican-leaning voters moving through a Braver Angels signature Red/Blue workshop in Waynesville, Ohio, from initial skepticism to more profound understanding and empathy. You’ll get an […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – NEO Alliance Braver Conversations: Election 2024 – Divergent Views of America on the Ballot
Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group State/Region: OH Setting: In-person West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church 20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River* Local Focus: Northeast Ohio NEO Alliance Braver Conversations: Divergent Views of America on the Ballot
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National Debate: Choosing Your Candidate
Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineJoin Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: A candidate's character matters more than their issue positions." Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. […]
Crossing the Continental Divide
Host Organization: NY - State Partner Org(s): Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick, NY State/Region: NY Setting: In-person Albert Wisner Public Library One McFarland Drive, Warwick* Local Focus: Warwick, NY and surrounding area Note: This event is to be attended in person. Tickets are free. To prevent spam registrations, use promo code BRAVER. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation participants will: Participate in two brief […]
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: MI Setting: In-person Kensington Church 6880 Secor Road, Traverse CityA free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the […]
South Bay In-Person Social Event
Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley State/Region: CA Setting: In-person Cuesta Park 615 Cuesta Drive, Mountain ViewPlease join Silicon Valley Braver Angels for an in-person social event at Cuesta Park in Mountain View. Braver Angels members, interested friends and family, and people of all political beliefs are welcome. Meet the volunteers who have committed their time to spread the word about respectful conversations across the divide. Have a chat with someone […]
How to Become Politically Anti-Fragile
Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineTake a deep dive into how colliding worldviews separate us, how our brains trick us into seeing those that disagree with us as enemies, and how these very same brains can create new constructs in which "they" become part of "us." Join us to discuss strategies for gaining emotional control, reframing difficult conversations, and building […]
2024 Presidential Election Voter Fishbowl
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineHow well do you think people understand why others support their chosen presidential candidates? In this program, Trump voters, Harris voters, and those voting for neither will take turns being in the “fishbowl,” discussing their preferred candidate amongst themselves while the other groups listen. This is a chance to hear what is important to those […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Bethesda Lutheran Church 4445 Royal Ave, EugeneLocal Focus: Southern Willamette Valley (Eugene/Springfield Area), Oregon Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see […]
Potluck and Discussion: Immigration and Border Security
Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance Partner Org(s): Live Oak Friends Meeting State/Region: TX Setting: In-person Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W 26th St, HoustonAn evening of fellowship and sharing views on a critical issue * Local Focus: Greater Houston Area Join the Braver Angels Houston Area Alliance and the Live Oak Friends Meeting (Quakers) for a potluck supper and discussion of immigration and border security. After sharing a potluck supper we will view short documentaries on the subject. […]
Intro to Braver Angels
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT State/Region: CT Setting: In-person Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury 24 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury* Local Focus: Danbury CT area This will be a 20-30 minute introduction to Braver Angels - who we are and what we do - for the members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury during their Sunday service at 10 AM, at the Church at 24 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, CT 06810. ** This […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: Memphis Area Alliance Partner Org(s): Grace-St Luke's State/Region: TN Setting: In-person Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church Memphis* Local Focus: Memphis Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted […]
Living Room Conversation: Trustworthy Elections
Host Organization: Long Island Alliance Partner Org(s): Connetquot Library State/Region: NY Setting: In-person Connetquot Library 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia* Local Focus: Long Island, NY Talk about what free and fair elections mean to you
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Partner Org(s): University of St. Thomas State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Iversen Center for Faith, University of St. Thomas 2115 Summit Ave, Room LL16A, St. PaulNote: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]
Depolarizing Within
Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group Partner Org(s): Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Xavier University State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Clocktower Lounge, Gallagher Student Center 3800 Victory Pkwy, CincinnatiA free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the […]
Skills for Social Media
Host Organization: MN - State Partner Org(s): Dakota County Library-Inver Glen Library State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Inver Glen Library 8098 Blaine Ave., Inver Grove HeightsThis online workshop focuses on Braver Angels communication skills for people who engage in political conversation on social media. About this event The Need: Social Media posts are often highly polarizing. Skills for Social Media is an online workshop designed to improve the culture of posts and conversations in social media and provide a constructive […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Boston State/Region: MA Setting: In-person Center for Active Living, Plymouth MA 44 Nook Road, Plymouth* Local Focus: Plymouth, MA Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: State Partner Org(s): Center for Active Living, Plymouth MA State/Region: MA Setting: In-person Center for Active Living, Plymouth MA 44 Nook Road, PlymouthLocal Focus: Plymouth, MA Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted […]
Film Discussion – Film: Coddling The American Mind
Host Organization: Braver Angels Partner Org(s): FAIR, Halston Media State/Region: NY Setting: In-person Bedford Playhouse 633 Old Post Road, BedfordLocal Focus: New York State, Westchester county, NYC and surrounding areas We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides of the political spectrum. We'll be watching and discussing the film Coddling […]
Connecting Conversation: 2024 Election
Host Organization: Mountain - Region State/Region: CO Setting: In-person Independence Institute 727 E. 16th Ave., DenverBraver Angels Denver Alliance invites you to a Connecting Conversation about the 2024 Presidential Election. Certainly one of the most consequential in recent history, this election features policy positions on the economy, immigration and the border, abortion, climate change, foreign policy, healthcare, and leadership. These policy debates, which are dividing public opinion, don’t just represent […]
Discussion of “Surviving the 2024 Election”
Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: Online Online USJoin us to watch clips of Braver Angels Co-Founder Bill Doherty's Sept. 7 interview about surviving the 2024 election, and discuss his ideas with fellow participants. This is an opportunity to share your perspective on the hopes and challenges of this election season. We will be sharing short clips, so you do not have watch […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Fairfax VA Alliance Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: Fairfax VA Alliance State/Region: VA Setting: In-person Falls Church Episcopal Church, Rm. 231 or 235 115 E Fairfax St., Falls ChurchLocal Focus: DC, VA, MD Monthly Alliance Discussion Meetings ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
