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Book Discussion: “How to Know a Person”

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Ridgedale Library - Ladyslipper Room 275 (upstairs) 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka

Please read and join us to discuss How to Know a Person by David Brooks.

Braver Angels Music: Bridging Divides Through Music (BA National – Music)

Host Organization: BA National - Music
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

In this interactive session, the Braver Angels Music Team shares about how we build bridges across political divides through music. Over the course of a meaningful, inspiring and fun 90 minutes, our team will lead you through our songwriting workshop process, inviting you to find common ground and get creative with your fellow attendees. This […]

Election Night Gathering

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

On Election Night, tune in for the opportunity to see how Braver Angels is engaging with the election. Our hosts Gabriella Timmis and John Wood Jr. will bring on leaders from all across America that showcase the breadth of our movement. It's an opportunity to gather with us on this momentous day and hear directly […]

Event Series Lunch Chats

Lunch Chats

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: UT
Setting: Online
Online US

Meet 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

Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America

Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Williamsburg Regional Library Theater 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg

Local Focus: Virginia A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the […]

Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America

Host Organization: Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: MO
Setting: In-person
Columbia Public Library Friends' Room 100 W. Broadway, Columbia

A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted 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 […]

The Night After: Braver Angels National Meeting

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

24 hours after the election, Braver Angels will be holding a National Meeting that will reflect on the state of the election, take stock of where we're at as Americans, and reaffirm our commitment to one another and building a house united. In this meeting, you'll hear from Braver Angels leaders and prominent supporters that […]

Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
State/Region: IN
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.

Red & Blue Food & Brew

Host Organization: Southern California Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Ambitious Ales 4019 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach

Local Focus: Southern California RED & BLUE FOOD & BREW Please join us for a post-Election Day gathering in the beautiful Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach! This is your chance to unwind after all the election stress and come together with fellow SoCal Braver Angels in food, fellowship, and, as always, great conversation! Great […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – SCIN Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
State/Region: IN
Setting: In-person
Monroe County (Indiana) Public Library SOUTHWEST Branch 890 W. Gordon Pike, Bloomington

Local Focus: Indiana BA members and/or subscribers. Indiana BA members and subscribers who want to join together with others to talk through their thoughts about the 2024 election or learn more about the BA Way are invited to join the South Central Indiana Alliance either on site at the MCPL Southwest branch or on Zoom.

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Host Organization: Braver Angels Moorestown
Partner Org(s): Medford Leas
State/Region: NJ
Setting: In-person
Medford Leas 1 Medford Leas Way, Medford

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Families and Politics

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick, NY
State/Region: NY
Setting: In-person
Albert Wisner Public Library One McFarland Drive, Warwick

Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
State/Region: CT
Setting: Online

A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]

Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America

Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
North Park Branch Library Meeting Room 8508 Franconia Rd., Richmond

A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]

Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America

Host Organization: Idaho State Alliance
State/Region: ID
Setting: In-person
Hyde Park Mennonite Fellowship 1520 N 12th St., Boise

A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]

Families and Politics

Host Organization: State
State/Region: MI
Setting: In-person
St. George Episcopal Church 801 East Commerce Street, Milford

Local Focus: Southeastern Michigan Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you […]

What’s Next – How Braver Angels Might Help

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Shenandoah Valley 6380 Valley Pike, Stephens City

Local Focus: Northern Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Since 2016, a growing tide has been quietly building throughout the US opening doors and building bridges across seemingly insurmountable interpersonal divides. Braver Angels, a registered 501c(3) nonprofit, is showing the way to rebuilding a more civil society, overcoming apparent divisions of political persuasion and other deeply held ideologies. […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Election Debriefing

Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels
State/Region: MD
Setting: In-person
Brightview Westminster Ridge 505 High Acre Dr., Westminster

Whichever way it swings, there will be many unhappy Americans. What were your thoughts and emotions? Were you pleased with the process or were you alarmed by stories in the news? Let's get into it - in a safe environment where your opinion is valued. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. […]

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): Holy Infant Catholic Church
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Holy Infant Church 5000 Southpark Dr., Durham

Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

Common Ground – Utah City

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Mrs. Utah American - Stacie Proctor
State/Region: UT
Setting: In-person
Private Home Vineyard, UT Vineyard

Restricted Attendance: Invitation Only Local Focus: Vineyard, Utah About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Utah City. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, […]

Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America

Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
State/Region: ME
Setting: Online

A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]

A Road Trip Across a Divided America Screening

Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! Join us […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – November 2024

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Crossroads Church Oakley 3500 Madison Rd., Cincinnati

Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati, OH Join us for a Braver Discussion as we digest and process the election results. We will break into small groups to discuss our post-election hopes and concerns, and what we can do to make a positive impact towards depolarization. I hope to see you there!

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Central Indiana Alliance
State/Region: IN
Setting: In-person
Johnson County Public Library - Clark Pleasant Branch 350 Clearwater Blvd., Whiteland

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 to regard our own […]

A Moderated Discussion: Reflections on the Results of the 2024 Election

Host Organization: Laramie County Alliance
Partner Org(s): Laramie County Library
State/Region: WY
Setting: In-person
Laramie County Library, Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne

Recent elections have challenged us to rebuild what Lincoln called our "bonds of affection.” Braver Angels is sponsoring a moderated discussion to reflect on the results of the 2024 election. This gathering is about self-reflection, communicating, listening, and moving forward. It is about recognizing our foundational role as citizens to be the architects and agents […]

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