Events calendar
Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS State/Region: NY Roxborough Holdings - Old Grafton Elementary School Babcock Lake Rd / Rte 2 Intersection, GraftonA 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 […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Indiana BA State Leadership Panel Discussion on the Upcoming Elections
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Monroe County (Indiana) Public Library - Ellettsville Branch, meeting room A 600 W Temperance St., Ellettsville* Local Focus: The event is focused on Indiana elections. Anyone with interest in Indiana elections is welcome to register.
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Other Partner Org(s): Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick, NY State/Region: NY Albert Wisner Public Library One McFarland Drive, WarwickLocal Focus: Warwick, NY 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 […]
“Braver Lens: Heritage & Legacy” Exhibit & “Crossing the Continental Divide” Presentation
Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia State/Region: VA Northampton Fire and Rescue 10239 Pine Ave., Nassawadox* Local Focus: Eastern Virginia View the “Braver Lens: Heritage & Legacy” photography exhibit, followed by “Crossing the Continental Divide,” an interactive presentation about Braver Angels and its approach to building trust and addressing destructive polarization. Light lunch will be provided. About Braver Lens: Over the past year, a small group of Eastern Shore residents […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance Meeting – October 5, 2024
Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: IL TBA - Chicago Chicagomonthly alliance meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Central Ohio Meeting
Host Organization: State State/Region: OH Southeast Columbus Library 3980 South Hamilton Road, Groveport* Local Focus: Central Ohio Braver Angels Central Ohio Meeting
Navigating Fear and Anger with the Upcoming Election
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - National Online USEver find yourself in the middle of a heated political discussion and suddenly, your emotions take over—stomach tightens, heart races, and before you know it, frustration spills out? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Stressful moments like these are our body's natural response to conflict, but we can choose how to respond. Join somatic […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Are you anxious about the November election? Let’s talk about it!
State/Region: OR Lakewood Center for the Arts 368 S State St, Lake OswegoRestricted Attendance: Dues paying Braver Angels members only Local Focus: Clackamas County, OR Clackamas County Braver Angels members are hosting gatherings to bring citizens’ concerns out into the open. You might be outraged about a liberal agenda taking away your freedoms - or you might be scared that a right-wing dictatorship is on the horizon. […]
Depolarizing Within
Host Organization: State State/Region: CA Private Home in Laguna Woods, CA Address to be provided via followup email, Laguna WoodsA 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 Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: UT TBA - Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake CityRestricted Attendance: personal invitation Local Focus: Utah 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. […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: State Partner Org(s): First Presbyterian Church, Christ Church, Highland Methodist Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church State/Region: OH Christ Church Fort Thomas 15 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort ThomasNote: 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 – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels Partner Org(s): Independent School District 197 State/Region: MN Thompson Park Activity Center 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. PaulA 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 […]
Depolarizing Within
Host Organization: Long Island Alliance Partner Org(s): Connetquot Library State/Region: NY Connetquot Library 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia* Local Focus: Long Island, NY 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 […]
Dinner and a Fight
Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: IL Glenview ILYou are invited to a Dinner and Fight! What is Dinner and a Fight? Is it a fight? No! It’s an in-person, interactive event that gets Reds, Blues, and Others engaged in productive civil disagreement. You will meet new people, get to know them, and enjoy a delicious meal together. You will discuss a divisive […]
Families and Politics
Host Organization: State Partner Org(s): Merrimac and Main, Dodgeville WI State/Region: WI Merrimac and Main 115 W Merrimac St, Dodgeville* Local Focus: Dodgeville, WI 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 […]
Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: SIG - Red Caucus 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 Oakshire Public House 207 Madison St, 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 […]
Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: WAA welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]
Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event
Host Organization: Other State/Region: - NationalAre 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 […]
October 2024 Debate Chair Forum
Host Organization: Braver Angels - Debates State/Region: - NationalRestricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the training process (by completing at least step 1 - the training eCourse). If you are interested in getting started, please visit https://braverangels.org/get-involved/debate-chairs/ to learn more and enroll in the training. Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-Training? If so join us […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels – Georgia, Monthly Zoom Meeting
Host Organization: State State/Region: GA Online US* Local Focus: Georgia Monthly Zoom meeting for members of Braver Angels - Georgia and interested people.
Lunch Chats
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: UT 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 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 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 […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: State Partner Org(s): University of St. Thomas State/Region: MN University of St. Thomas 2115 Summit Ave., 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 […]
Book Discussion – The Rightous Mind
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe Online USJoin us as we discuss The Righteous Mind, Jonathan Haidt's exploration of moral intuition and reason in how we form our values and opinions. Question? Contact sgarland@braverangels.org. See you then!
Braver Angels Resolution Development Workshop
Host Organization: BA National - Debates State/Region: - National Online USDo you want to bring a Braver Angels debate to your Alliance? It's not as hard as it seems—but there's one thing you'll want to put extra time into, and that's your resolution. In this online workshop, the Braver Angels Debate Team will help you ensure your resolution is about a question that people on […]
Depolarizing Within
Host Organization: Other Partner Org(s): Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, New Paltz United Methodist Church and New Paltz Student Christian Center at SUNY State/Region: NY Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church 90 State Route 32, New PaltzA 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 […]
BA Organizer Training – Online
Host Organization: BA National State/Region: - NationalRestricted 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 […]