Past Events from 02/27/2022 – 03/31/2022 – Page 6 – Braver Angels

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Setting: Online

Common Ground – Deconstructing Truth vs Opinion vs Propaganda

Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
Partner Org(s): Holy Spirit Lutheran Chruch
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Deconstructing Truth vs. Opinion vs. Propaganda Local Focus: Washington State 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 […]

Film Discussion – Film Discussion: What Killed Michael Brown?

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

This documentary focuses on the 2014 death of Michael Brown, a young Black man who was killed by a White police officer, and explores both the circumstances surrounding his death and what was going on in his community at the time. Conservative Black author Shelby Steele and his son, Eli Steele, made this film.

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Miami University Strippel Committee
State/Region: OH
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Oxford, Ohio 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 […]

MN Braver Angels State Meeting

Host Organization: MN BA State Alliance
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

MN Braver Angels State Meeting Local Focus: Minnesota ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Blue-Leaning Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid

Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
Partner Org(s): Utah Womens' Forum
State/Region: UT
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Utah Womens' Forum Local Focus: Utah This free workshop is for blue-leaning attendees (i.e, people who lean liberal philosophically or tend to vote for Democrats) who are interested in having better conversations with people on the other side of the political aisle. You will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that […]

Northeast Ohio Alliance Meeting

Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: Cleveland & Akron Ohio communities Northeast Ohio Alliance Group Bridging the Divide Join us for our 1st Alliance meeting for the new Northeast Ohio Alliance. Overview The Northeast Ohio (NEO) Braver Angels Alliance has been established to build relationships and skills to help us bridge the divide among ourselves and in our communities. […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: Online
Online US

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 conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […]

Community Debate – Community Debate on Teaching Race in Schools – NC Residents Only

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: Online

Local Focus: North Carolina Residents Only 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 "Should Systemic Racism and White Privilege Be Taught in NC Public Schools (K-12)?" You probably haven’t experienced […]

Walk A Mile In My News – Washington State, Western and Central/Eastern Alliances

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: All Braver Angels welcome Much of our polarization may be the result of our news sources, what we consider misinformation or fake news, and the difficulty of separating facts or truth from opinion. This can leave us hunkering down in our own media silos or echo chambers, resulting in limited dialogue and few […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: GA
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: Georgia 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 […]

Members Meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

What's in it for Us? Practical Incentives for Depolarization

A Core American Value – Freedom

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

Freedom is one of America’s most cherished values. But what does it mean to live in a free society? Do Americans share a common concept of freedom? How do our concepts of freedom influence our policy preferences? Can disparate concepts of freedom be reconciled? Join the Orange County/South Bay and Los Angeles Alliances of Braver […]

A Core American Value – Freedom

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

Freedom is one of America’s most cherished values. But what does it mean to live in a free society? Do Americans share a common concept of freedom? How do our concepts of freedom influence our policy preferences? Can disparate concepts of freedom be reconciled? Join the Orange County/South Bay and Los Angeles Alliances of Braver […]

Event Series SongSquare

SongSquare

State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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.

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: AK
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Alaska 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 conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and […]

Film Discussion – Why We Need Each Other

Host Organization: \Wyoming Montana Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: MT
Setting: Online
Online US

Discussion: Can polarization be reduced through an understanding of game theory and moral foundations theory? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Town Hall – Town Hall Discussion Redistricting/Gerrymandering: Problems and Possible Solutions

Partner Org(s): Brookhaven League of Women Voters
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: New York The redistricting process usually leads to gerrymandering when politicians are in charge of the process. As a result, redistricting is another contentious topic that stirs political partisanship and polarization. Working with the Brookhaven branch of the League of Women Voters, our LI Braver Angels Alliance is sponsoring a Town Hall Discussion […]

Town Hall – Discussion Redistricting/Gerrymandering: Problems and Possible Solutions

Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
Partner Org(s): Brookhaven League of Women Voters
State/Region: NY
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: New York The redistricting process usually leads to gerrymandering when politicians are in charge of the process. As a result, redistricting is another contentious topic that stirs political partisanship and polarization. Working with the Brookhaven branch of the League of Women Voters, our LI Braver Angels Alliance is sponsoring a Town Hall Discussion […]

Members Meeting – The Media and our Expectations

State/Region: MN
Setting: Online
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Braver Angel members Local Focus: Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, NW Wisconsin, St. Paul and Eastern Suburbs On March 22, the discussion on the media continues, this time on the expectations we have. In a partnership with Livingroom Conversations, this discussion is designed not to critique specific news sources but to clarify what we expect […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: Online

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 […]

Members Meeting – Southern and Western Minnesota Local Alliances: Media and Polarization

Host Organization: Braver Angels Eagan
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Have attended at least one BA workshop Local Focus: BA members in Minnesota congressional districts 1 and 7 Southern and Western Minnesota Local Alliances: Media and Polarization In this Zoom meeting, we will discuss: How does the media impact you, your friends, and your family? Over the last 50 years, our media has […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Joint States
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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 conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […]

Being Red in a Blue Environment

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

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. Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. This workshop is a free event brought to you […]

Film Discussion – National Film Discussion of “Common Grounds?”

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

Together with director Raed Gilliam, we will discuss Common Grounds, a documentary created by University of Virginia students where conservative and liberal students talk about the legacy of Thomas Jefferson, Cancel Culture, and whether hate speech should be protected. All welcome, especially college students! https://youtu.be/lOc9izbId8g ** This event is open to the media upon approval. […]

Film Discussion – Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance March Meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WV
Setting: Online
Online US

Please join us for our next Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance meeting on Wednesday, March 30 from 7-8pm on Zoom. We will watch and discuss the fourth videos in a YouTube channel series by Prof. Ilana Redstone: Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes. The topic of this video is viewpoint diversity.   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDBD1QdLvr8CiEL7-vyWdyB7s9lc7Nsrl

National Debate: Parents and Education

Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates / Community
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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 The goal of public schools is to be a public good, but what does that mean in America today? Is there a shared […]

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