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Local Focus: New Hampshire Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. 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 […]
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
Join the Rhode Island Alliance of Braver Angels on June 12th @ 7:30 PM for a discussion of the film 'Join or Die', a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America may depend on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the work of Robert Putnam, whose […]
Learn about Community Town Hall meetings and how they can be a powerful tool for Civic Renewal. Moderators, Ambassadors, Organizers, Alliance Leaders, and other interested BA members will come together to learn how to lead one of these highly effective events in your community.
Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Ban hormonal and surgical treatments for gender dysphoria in minors." 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 […]
A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped […]
Local Focus: Colorado The June gathering of community members interested in engaging in civil discourse. The event will start by selecting a topic that sparks differing opinions among the group. An alliance member will guide the discussion if necessary, to foster a productive exchange of views. This event aims to promote respectful dialogue and encourage […]
Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for an online Common Ground Workshop on: Voter Identification & Eligibility This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - to discuss […]
Restricted Attendance: Seniors in Plymouth, MA and their guests, plus BA newsletter subscribers in Plymouth County Local Focus: Plymouth, MA Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. […]
Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About this Event Resolved: The government should provide shelter/housing to everyone who needs it. You probably haven’t experienced anything like […]
Lunchtime discussion on key political issues. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to media@braverangels.org.
This March, the Braver Angels Snohomish County Alliance gathers to outline our discussion roadmap for the upcoming months of March, April, May, and June 2024. In a pivotal meeting dedicated to shaping our community's dialogue and activities, we invite all members to join in this collaborative effort. Key on our agenda is the election of […]
Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About this Event Resolved: Religion Should Have a Role in Politics You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels […]
We're trying something new - please join our first session called: BYOI - "Bring your Own Issue" It's an opportunity to share and discuss what is on your mind. Your issue can be (almost) anything -- within the bounds of proper decorum. It can be an international, a local issue, or anything in between. It […]
Local Focus: Northeast Ohio Northeast Ohio Alliance Monthly Meeting
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
* Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Cross-partisan social gathering for great company and conversation
Local Focus: Utah Meet other Utah Braver Angels, ask questions, learn about opportunities to participate or volunteer, and receive updates and encouragement. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Local Focus: Region - Southern Willamette Valley, OR This is a meeting for the local alliance steering committee to receive feedback and direction from the larger community of BA interested folks who participate in our events.
* We are taking the months of June and July off. See you on August 16 when we resume meeting. Have a great summer! Restricted Attendance: This forum is open to mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurses, life coaches, registered counselors, and school counselors. Join us […]
Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. About this event Focus of the workshop This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. The idea […]
Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. About this event Focus of the workshop This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. The idea […]
The four separate criminal prosecutions of former President Donald Trump are unparalleled in American history. Many people believe the cases demonstrate that no one is above the law. Many others believe they constitute a partisan effort to hobble a presidential candidate with spurious trials. The question of presidential immunity is already pending before the Supreme […]
A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped […]
Are you discouraged by the contention around our elections? Are you concerned election transparency and the validity of election results? Are you dismayed by the quality of the candidates yielded in recent primary elections? Do you believe that vote splitting and spoilers have a negative effect on election outcomes? It may be the right time […]
A 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 […]
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 […]
What we get in our media diets is that legislators don't really talk across the aisle, everyone is too far apart and it's colored by national politics. The leaders of the caucuses will deliver very different remarks, there isn't the socializing and getting meals together that used to happen and lobbyists have too much power. […]
Come socialize with other members and practice your LAPP skills (Listen, Acknowledge, Pivot, share Perspective). We will be providing food at this event. You MUST register in advance if you are going to attend so we can plan for the right number of people.
