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Being Blue in a Red Environment

Host Organization: Braver Angels Workshops
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

  Use PROMO code "BRAVER" to reserve a FREE place at this event. Click on the link below.   Learn safe and effective ways to communicate liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct. Focus of the workshop:  This workshop is for political liberals who are surrounded by conservatives in […]

Trust in the 2024 Election

Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Facilitated Discussion with breakout rooms on trust in the election. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Tackling Climate Change: The Importance of Finding Bi-Partisan Solutions

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
Partner Org(s): Braver Network Member: Connecticut Public, League of Women Voters of Greenwich, Greenwich Audubon Center, Greenwich Land Trust, Town of Greenwich Sustainability Committee, Greenwich Green & Clean and Waste Free of Greenwich
State/Region: CT
Setting: Online

Red-Blue 2-person Panel Discussion about Climate Change & Bi-Partisanship Join Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Former Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC) (currently the Executive Director of RepublicEn) for a timely discussion about the importance of bi-partisan cooperation on the issue of climate change. Hear about Senator Murphy’s legislative progress on environmental issues with Republican colleagues in […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Guns & Mental Health

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

Last month we had a robust conversation on reducing mass shootings, including a panel offering diverse views. Breakout groups produced a bounty of great ideas. This month we follow up with more discussion exploring steps at the community level that could be widely supported. Our panel will include 3 knowledgeable professionals: one from the mental […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

Note: This event is to be attended online. 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 side […]

Red-Blue Fishbowl on Media Information Bubbles

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

The Braver Angels Red Caucus invites Blues, Reds, and Others to a deep dive into the Media contributions to information bubbles and polarization. All Braver Angels members are welcome! Date: Wednesday, February 28 Time: 4p to 6p Pacific/7p Eastern The format will be a single-issue Fishbowl. Six to eight Red and six to eight Blue […]

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 […]

Depolarizing Within for Media Professionals

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Media Professionals Only About this event The Depolarizing Within Workshop for Media Professionals addresses the challenge of maintaining objectivity amid personal opinions. It explores the impact of our language choices when discussing the political "other," emphasizing the need to understand how personal language shapes investigations and influences audience interpretation. This workshop offers media […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – National Workshop

Host Organization: Braver Angels Workshops
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Learn communication skills for bridging the political divide. Note: This event is to be attended online. 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. […]

Debate Chair Training – Q&A Session

Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Must complete debate chair training e-Course Have you completed the Braver Angels Debate Chair e-Course? Join us for step 2 in the chair training process — a Q&A session with an experienced Debate Chair!

March 2024 Debate Chair Forum

Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the training process (by completing at least step 1- the training Ecourse) Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-training? If so, join us for the next Braver Angels Debate Chair Forum. This space will be an opportunity for debate chairs and chairs-in-training […]

Local Community Debate – Resolved: The Supreme Court’s July 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which to overturned Roe v. Wade, is a threat to American democracy

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online

de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved: The Supreme Court’s July 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which to overturned Roe v. Wade, is a threat […]

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 […]

Debate Chair Training – Mock Debate

Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Completed debate chair e-Course, attended debate chair Q&A session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you are well on your way to chairing your first debate! The third and final step is practicing your skills in a mock debate! Join us […]

Depolarizing Within – Schools and Communities – ONLINE

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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 other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free 2.5 to 3 hour workshop is offered online over Zoom and teaches participants: How to […]

Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event

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

Are you a military member or veteran and interested in how your fellow vets and service members are working to reduce political polarization in the United States? Come to our Welcome Event and you will learn about Braver Angels and where you can continue your mission of defending the Constitution of the United States against […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Michigan BA Member Meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MI
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Michigan We are inviting all Michigan Braver Angels (BA) to join likeminded neighbors across the state striving to: refresh your depolarizing skills gain support for humanizing those on both sides of the issues form a community where efforts to discover common ground are shared Please join us on the second Tuesday of each […]

Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

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

Local Focus: Connecticut Learn about how citizens and elected officials from across the political spectrum are coming together to bridge the partisan divide, and how you can help too. Bring your questions and enthusiasm. Feel free to join us for Part 1 and/or Part 2, based on your interest: 7:00PM ET — Part 1: For […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Immigration!

Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance
State/Region: NH
Setting: Online

Craving a healthy dose of real talk about immigration? Ditch the shouting matches and join our forum, where we bring all viewpoints for honest an conversations. We dissect the myths, tackle the tough questions (tacos vs. poutine, anyone?), and explore the economic, social, and cultural impact of immigration. No matter your stance, share your voice […]

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 […]

Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals

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

Restricted Attendance: Forum is restricted to BA members who are mental health professionals This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to connect, provide consultation and support to one another for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues.

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