What options for handling immigration/asylum seeking at the southern border seem both helpful and politically viable?
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC State/Region: NC Setting: Online Online US4th Monday Discussion
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Braver Network State Rep Orientation – Online
Host Organization: Braver Network Training State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineJoin us for a 1-hr orientation to learn about the Braver Network State Rep Volunteer Role. After this training you will be completely trained and ready to start working in the role.
Film Discussion – Braver Angels Reuniting America Documentary Viewing and Discussion
Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels Partner Org(s): Bodega Bay Church State/Region: CA Setting: In-person Bodega Bay Church Bay View Street 1320, Bodega BayWatch 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 directors from opposite sides […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Facilitated Discussion: Trustworthy Elections Discussion: What will it take?
Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Davanni''s Pizza White Bear Avenue 310, Saint Paul* Local Focus: Twin Cities metro Note: We'll gather at 6 p.m. to socialize and have something to eat if you want and start the discussion at 6:45 p.m. What will it take for our country to have trustworthy elections? Conservatives and liberals distrust our elections for vastly different reasons—from voter fraud and election security […]
Make Your Mark: Becoming a well-informed and active citizen – In Person
Host Organization: Laramie County Alliance Partner Org(s): Laramie County Library, Wyoming State Museum, Wyoming Humanities, Cheyenne League of Women Voters and many more "Civic Season" event partners State/Region: WY Setting: In-person Laramie County Library, Cottonwood Room Pioneer Avenue 2200, CheyenneA panel discussion about various avenues of civic engagement, including legislating, communicating, becoming informed, running for office, protesting legally, and working through non-profits. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Lunch Chats
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: UT Setting: OnlineLunchtime discussion on key political issues. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to media@braverangels.org.
Alliance/Members Meeting – Red Caucus Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: Other State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineRestricted Attendance: Red Members only Braver Angels Red Caucus
Beyond Fake News – Online
Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance Partner Org(s): Cure.PNW State/Region: OR Setting: Online Online USThis workshop looks at how extremism, rigid fundamentalism, conspiracy thinking, and the “us vs them” mindset are all symptoms stemming from a breakdown in making sense of a complex, rapidly changing world. Unlike most media literacy trainings that focus on the factual accuracy of information, this training explores how we make sense of all issues, […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels West Virginia June 2024 meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance State/Region: WV Setting: Online Online USIn our June meeting, we will plan for an upcoming debate that is patterned after the BA national debates.
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.
Common Ground – Addressing Immigration
Setting: In-person 2024 BA Convention KenoshaEqual numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Adressing Immigration. This is a 90-min mini-workshop that is part of the 2024 BA National Convention and is a preliminary step […]
Common Ground – Addressing Abortion
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: In-person 2024 BA Convention KenoshaThis 90-min, mini-workshop is part of the 2024 BA Convention and is a preliminary step in the Convention's process for choosing the next "Citizen's Think-tank Project" topic Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on: Addressing Abortion This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and […]
Common Ground – How to Reduce Economic Inequality and Increase Growth
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: In-person 2024 BA Convention KenoshaThis 90-min mini-workshop is part of the 2024 BA National Convention and will be a preliminary step in the Convention's process for choosing the next "Citizen's Think-tank Project" topic Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on: How to Reduce Economic Inequality and Increase Growth This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers […]
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Southern Oregon Alliance Partner Org(s): Building Bridgers State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Medford Public Library South Central Avenue 205, MedfordLocal Focus: Southern Oregon 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 […]
Common Ground – Upholding Free Speech and Challenging Hate Speech
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Setting: In-person 2024 BA Convention KenoshaThis 90-min mini-workshop is part of the 2024 BA National Convention and will be a preliminary step in the Convention's process for choosing the next "Citizen's Think-tank Project" topic About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Upholding Free Speech and Challenging Hate Speech. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together […]
The Braver Angels Oregon “Experience”
Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Roseburg Public Library, Ford Room Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard 1409, RoseburgJoin Braver Angels Oregon for this engaging, interactive and thought provoking in-person event. We will begin with an introduction to Braver Angels and our mission to depolarize American politics, followed by one-on-one discussions between attendees. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in civil discourse with those who may hold differing views, and gain a […]
BRAGG VS. TRUMP — Are You Happy Now?
Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco State/Region: CA Setting: Online Online USPublic discussion in breakout rooms about Trump and the justice system. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Alliance/Members Meeting – TN Braver Angels All-Hands
Host Organization: TN - State State/Region: TN Setting: Online Online US* Restricted Attendance: Only open to dues-paying members of any of the three Braver Angels alliances in Tennessee: the Memphis Area Alliance, Braver Angels Nashville, or the East Tennessee Alliance. * Local Focus: Tennessee
Alliance/Members Meeting – Columbia Gorge Alliance Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: Columbia Gorge Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: Online Online US* Local Focus: Skamania & Klickitat Counties, Washington and Hood River & Wasco Counties, OregonAlliance monthly meeting, including 1-on-1 "hot topic" dialog practice ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Families and Politics
Host Organization: Ely Alliance State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Ely Senior Center 27 S 1st Ave E, Ely* Local Focus: Ely, MN 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 […]
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.
Book Discussion – Braver Angels Utah: Book Club 2024
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: UT Setting: OnlineBraver Angels of Color Caucus Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineMonthly meeting for Angels of Color Caucus members and the greater Braver Angels Community. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Alliance/Members Meeting – Expectations for the 2024 Democratic and Republican Conventions
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: In-person Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Indiana Public Library West Temperance Street 600, EllettsvilleLocal Focus: This event will be held in Bloomington, Indiana Both the Democrat and Republican Conventions are coming. The Republican Convention will start July 15 in Minneapolis and the Democratic Convention will begin August 19 in Chicago. We all have expectations for these conventions. The primary purpose of these conventions is to present the platform […]
Families and Politics
Host Organization: LA - State State/Region: LA Setting: In-person First United Methodist Church Baton Rouge North Boulevard 930, Baton Rouge* Local Focus: Baton Rouge, LA 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. […]
Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: SIG - Red Caucus Setting: Online Online USRestricted Attendance: Red members or subscribers only Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday monthly meeting. All reds are invited.
Talking Politics Meetup
Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Oakshire Public House Madison Street 207, EugeneLocal Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […]
Local Community Debate – Discussion: Balancing the National Budget
Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC State/Region: NC Setting: In-person Midtown YMCA George Anderson Drive 709, Wilmington* Local Focus: Wilmington, NC 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 US Should Prioritize Balancing the National Budget You probably haven’t […]
Democracy Reimagined: Your Voice in Decision-Making
Host Organization: Braver Angels Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance State/Region: PA Setting: In-person Chester County Government Services Center 601 Westtown Rd (Room 149), West ChesterFed up with polarized politics and uninspiring presidential choices? Wish politicians were more like everyday citizens? How could more Americans influence the decisions that affect them? Imagine selecting groups of citizens by lottery, like a jury, to create laws that benefit everyone. Join us for an engaging introduction to deliberative democracy—a new approach to decision-making […]
Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event
Host Organization: Other State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineAre 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 […]
