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    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    TBD - Springfield, OH Springfield

    About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United States. 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, electoral reform, […]

    A House United Screening, Traverse City, MI

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Purple Assembly , Traverse Area District Library
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Room 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Other
    Setting: In-person
    Highland Township Library 444 Beach Farm Circle, HIghland Township

    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 Workshop: Immigration

    Host Organization: BA National - Citizens Commission on Immigration
    Setting: Online
    Online

    About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. 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, electoral reform, or abortion. Together, participants talk about their […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: George Norris Alliance for a Better Nebraska
    State/Region: NE
    Setting: In-person
    Anderson Branch Library 3635 Touzalin Ave, Lincoln

    Local Focus: Lincoln Nebraska The election has just happened. Some are pleased, some are not. Now, here come the holidays... You might want to skip being with the people you love who see politics differently. This workshop teaches participants how to preserve family bonds while staying true to their values and political beliefs. While the […]

    A House United Screening, Asheville, NC

    Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    South Buncombe/Skyland Library Meeting Room 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Ramona Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    San Diego Country Estates Rotunda 16911 Gunn Stage Road, Ramona

    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 […]

    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Town Hall: Wasco County OR

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: Hybrid
    The Lecture Hall, Building 2, Room 384@ Columbia Gorge Community College 400 E. Scenic Drive, The Dalles

    Local Focus: Hood River Oregon and greater Hood River County Oregon As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state, will be followed by […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Immigration

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Salem United Methodist Church 12 High Street, Brookeville

    Restricted Attendance: By invitation - applicants will be contacted by the organizer to assess their availability for a follow up "Constituent Conversation" . Successful applicants will also participate in an expected "Constituent Conversation" with either Governor Moore or Representative Raskin, tentatively scheduled for January 2027. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop […]

    BA Vancouver WA Satellite – Monthly Meeting

    BA Vancouver WA Satellite – Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: Vancouver and greater Clark County WA Join us monthly as we bring together Vancouver WA and Clark County neighbors to discuss current issues shaping the local community. These gatherings prioritize respectful conversation over debate. Participants get a chance to listen to perspectives different from their own and find common ground on timely local […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves and Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Idaho Solutions , Southern Idaho Republican Women , Twin Falls County Democrat Central Committee
    State/Region: ID
    Setting: In-person
    Magic Valley Arts Council Sligar Auditorium 195 River Vista Place, Twin Falls

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. Political differences don’t have to divide us. This combined workshop will help you look at your own reactions to political differences while developing practical skills for having more productive conversations with people who see things differently. Depolarizing Ourselves explores our own “inner polarizer”—how we may stereotype, […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Menomonie
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Menomonie United Methodist Church 2703 Bongey Drive, Menomonie

    Turkey Talk: Practice Difficult Conversations with Family & Friends Before the Holidays

    Compassionate Conversations

    Compassionate Conversations

    Host Organization: Central Coast
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    United Church of Christ (SLO) 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo

    Braver Angels Compassionate Conversations Please join us for conversations! Bring a dish if you can and come at 5:00 PM for a little breaking of bread together. At 5:30, we will begin with some Braver Angels tips for great conversations even across differences. No prior Braver Angels experience is needed. Just come with your curiosity […]

    Becoming a Courageous Citizen

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters - Whitewater, WI
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Whitewater Public Library 431 W Center Street, Whitewater

    Learn more about Braver Angels, its mission and approach to bridging the partisan divide through courageous citizenship. Presentation includes 2 short activities to give attendees a taste of Braver Angels' workshops.

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: TBD – Accepting requests

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Strong Towns , Bolder Way Forward , United We Pledge , Liberty Village
    State/Region: UT
    Setting: In-person
    Pioneer Courthouse 97 E St George Blvd, Saint George

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: TBD - Accepting requests Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us for this free Local Community Debate, where participants from across the ideological spectrum will have the opportunity […]

    Mental Health Professional Forum

    Host Organization: SIG - Mental Health Professionals
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Restricted Attendance: Mental health professionals who hold a mental health license or degree—such as psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurses, and related professionals. The Braver Angels Mental Health Professionals Forum brings together therapists and clinicians from across the political spectrum to explore the intersection of mental health, politics, and […]

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

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

    ** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!

    Marion County Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Marion County Braver Angels
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Marion County Public Library 2720 East Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala

    The public is invited. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.

    Courageous Citizenship Engagement Meeting

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Mcnail-Riley House 601 W 13th Ave., Eugene

    * Restricted Attendance: 50 * Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, OR and surroundings

    Red/Blue Workshop

    Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Elim Lutheran Church 504 Baker Street, Petaluma

    Here's your chance to attend Braver Angel's flagship transformative workshop! A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other […]

    Braver Politics Office Hours

    Braver Politics Office Hours

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

    * Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members only Monthly office hours to ask Elizabeth Doll and other Braver Politics volunteers your questions and connect about what work is ongoing.

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Easthampton Library Annex 52 Main Street, Easthampton

    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 […]

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: North Carolina This is a monthly virtual event series hosted by alliances affiliated with Braver Angels of North Carolina. Each event is a relaxed, informal, guided discussion on a topic of general interest. No registration required. We do not meet in December. For more information regarding this month’s event, contact the organizer. […]

    Depolarizing and Communication

    Depolarizing and Communication

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

    This event shows us how to look at our own attitudes towards the political “other,” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing and for constructively intervening in conversations […]

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Host Organization: Ely Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Ely Community Center 27 E 2nd Ave, Ely

    Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org