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Families and Politics

Partner Org(s): Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP), Casa San Jose Center for Loving Kindness of the JCC PGH, Christian Associates of Southwest PA, Emmanuel Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ - Export PA, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh – Community Relations Council, League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh (LWVPGH), Mt. Lebanon Public Library – Democracy in America Series, Social Justice Institutes at Carlow University (SJI), YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh
State/Region: PA
Online US

About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into […]

Families and Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
State/Region: TX

About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into […]

Members Meeting – Braver Angels Member Meeting: Introducing Braver Politics!

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: This event is for Braver Angels members only. Join us for this important meeting to hear about Braver Politics, our latest and most significant initiative leveraging the hard work and momentum of building our network of grassroots members, volunteers, and leaders towards the goal of remaking our political institutions in the spirit of […]

Event Series America’s Public Forum

America’s Public Forum

Host Organization: BA National - APF
State/Region: - National

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum.  Thank you.  

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
Partner Org(s): Connetquot Library
State/Region: NY

Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into why family differences over […]

BACT Constitution Study Group: 13-15th Amendments

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
State/Region: TX

Restricted Attendance: Previous participation in a BA workshop (Red / Blue, Skills, etc.) preferred but not required We all know we should know the U.S. Constitution. But how long has it been since we actually read it? Have we ever read it? And when we do read it, how much do we think about it? […]

Families and Politics

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

About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into […]

Braver Angels: Reuniting America Screening

Host Organization: Southern California Super Alliance
State/Region: CA
Whitten Community Center 900 S Melrose St, Placentia

Braver Angels: Reuniting America shows 8 Democratic-leaning voters and 7 Republican-leaning voters moving through a Braver Angels Red/Blue workshop, from initial skepticism to more profound understanding and empathy. You’ll get an inside look at how a Democratic voter went from threatening to cut off relationships with Trump voters to becoming dear friends with one—and how […]

Event Series SongSquare

SongSquare

State/Region: - National

Members of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.

Film Discussion of “Other Side of the Hill”

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Where can East & West, Republicans & Democrats, find the common ground needed to address climate change? How can industry and environmentalists work hand in hand? And how can local economies find opportunity in a lower emissions future? The new short film OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL is the inspiring story of people in rural […]

Orientation for Prospective or New Braver Angels Workshop Organizers

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

New and Prospective Organizer Orientation Meeting This meeting is for new and prospective organizers and takes place on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm EST. At the orientations, we explain the responsibilities and rewards of being an organizer, answer questions, and show newcomers how to navigate the website to access helpful resources. ** […]

Event Series America’s Public Forum

America’s Public Forum

Host Organization: BA National - APF
State/Region: - National

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum.  Thank you.  

Event Series America’s Public Forum

America’s Public Forum

Host Organization: BA National - APF
State/Region: - National

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum.  Thank you.  

National Debate: Abortion

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

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: Women’s Equality Requires Access to Abortion. You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, where […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
Online US

Much of today’s polarization is 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 three hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own […]

We the People’s Forum: Should Vaccines Be Mandatory For Healthcare Workers?

Host Organization: BA National - We the People's Forum
State/Region: - National

Since Covid-19 first hit, nurses and other healthcare workers on the frontlines have been hailed as heroes. But now some of those same healthcare workers have concerns about the Covid vaccines and risk getting fired. Mary Galantino is one of those registered nurses. An oncology nurse in Reading, Pennsylvania, Mary now finds herself on the […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Wisconsin Partners
State/Region: WI

Restricted Attendance: members and guests of Wisconsin Partners Local Focus: Wisconsin Partners There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful […]

Community Debate – Climate Change Debate – Private sector or Government?

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: ID

Local Focus: Idaho 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 You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, where competing candidates attempt to […]

Members Meeting – Sonoma County Braver Angels Alliance Open House

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Oakmont East Recreation Center 7902 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa

Local Focus: North San Francisco Bay Area Open House for members and prospective members ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Event Series America’s Public Forum

America’s Public Forum

Host Organization: BA National - APF
State/Region: - National

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum.  Thank you.  

Braver Politics Pilot Program Information Session

Host Organization: BA National
Online US

If you filled out the Braver Politics Interest Form and agreed to organize an BP event, this meeting is for you. This is an opportunity to learn more about BP, and to participate in a Question & Answer session.

BACT Constitution Study Group: 13-15th Amendments Part II

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
State/Region: TX

Restricted Attendance: Previous participation in a BA workshop (Red / Blue, Skills, etc.) preferred but not required We all know we should know the U.S. Constitution. But how long has it been since we actually read it? Have we ever read it? And when we do read it, how much do we think about it? […]

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: OR

About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into […]

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
State/Region: TX
Dispute Resolution Center 5407 N Interstate Highway 35, Austin

Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs […]

Families & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County
State/Region: MD

Restricted Attendance: BA members Local Focus: Montgomery County MD, Carroll County MD, Frederick County MD About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still […]

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
State/Region: TX
Dispute Resolution Center 5407 N Interstate Highway 35, Austin

Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs […]

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