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Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Equal 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 Trustworthy Elections. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 […]

Film Discussion – Documentary related to one man’s controversial approach and success in changing hearts and minds

Host Organization: Laramie County Alliance
Partner Org(s): Laramie County Library, Better Together, Compassionate Cheyenne
State/Region: WY
Cottonwood Room, Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Laramie

Film Discussion - Documentary related to one man's controversial approach and success in changing hearts and minds ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Families and Politics – ONLINE

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
Online

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 […]

Canceled Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 — Canceled

Host Organization: Braver Angels Arkansas
State/Region: AR
Online US

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 […]

Washington State Welcomes New Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA

A 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 […]

Members Meeting – Washington State welcomes new Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA

Local Focus: Washington State A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State. Have you ever told someone about Braver Angels and they seem pretty interested until you suggest a 4-hour workshop on a Saturday? Well, we have just the thing for you… Join us for an informal meet and greet and […]

Local Conversation About Abortion – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church 1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean

Local Focus: Fairfax County, VA and environs Local Discussion: How America Should Govern or Legislate Regarding Abortion. We'll start our April meeting by giving participants an opportunity to state briefly, in a sentence or two, their opinion on abortion. We will then shift to our discussion topic of How America should govern or legislate regarding […]

Local Community Debate – Colorado End of life Options – online debate

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: CO

Local Focus: Colorado 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. Resolution: Coloradoans’ right to access medical aid in dying should take precedence over healthcare system policies and providers’ personal values. Yes or No, […]

Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
State/Region: CT

Local Focus: Connecticut Learn about how citizens and elected officials from across the political spectrum are coming together to bridge the partisan divide, and how you can help too. Bring your questions and enthusiasm. Feel free to join us for Part 1 and/or Part 2, based on your interest: 7:00PM ET — Part 1: For […]

Braver Conversations with Angels of Color Caucus

Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance
State/Region: WA

Braver Angels Snohomish County Alliance works with Braver Angels National through its Youth-Inspired, Family-centered Approach to Depolarizing America. Although much of our programming is Afrocentric, as our work is rooted in the necessity of unifying and amplifying underrepresented ethnic minorities in both Braver Angels and America, we welcome all to these conversations. Race relations and […]

Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
Partner Org(s): RAF Alconbury Family Readiness Center
RAF Alconbury Library Building #678, Arizona St, RAF Alconbury

Local Focus: RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, […]

Intro to Braver Angels: Crossing the Continental Divide – IN PERSON (Pennsylvania)

State/Region: PA
Malvern Public Library 1 E 1st Ave # 2 (Upstairs Room), Malvern

Local Focus: Southeastern Pennsylvania Tired of the divide in America and want to be part of the solution? Come learn about Braver Angels and its grassroots, non-partisan movement, which seeks to depolarize American politics. In this interactive session, you’ll test-drive activities from our workshops and see how this approach can engage citizens to bring hope […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
State/Region: TX
Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W 26th St, Houston

A 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 […]

Canceled Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: ID
Pond Student Union Building - South Fork Room 1080 S 5th Ave, 3rd Floor, Pocatello

Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
Partner Org(s): Bridging Divides - El Dorado, South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce
State/Region: CA
South Tahoe Association of Realtors 2307 James Avenue, South Lake Tahoe

Local Focus: Residents of South Lake Tahoe region. 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, […]

Depolarizing Within – In Person

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Rohnert Park Library Event Room 6250 Lynne Conde Way, Rohnert Park

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 citizens who support the […]

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online 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 thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Schedule Part […]

Red/Blue – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Southern California Super Alliance
State/Region: CA
Office Building 4251 S. Higuera St. Suite 501, San Luis Obispo

Local Focus: San Luis Obispo, CA Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, […]

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.

Members Meeting – How Ya Doin’? Spring Edition

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

Welcome to the GMA's spring "meet and greet”. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other Braver Angels in the Greater Minneapolis area and find out about what we'd like to do as an Alliance this year, as well as hear from you and your ideas! There is so much happening in our world right […]

Maricopa County Braver Angels Launch

Host Organization: Braver Angels Maricopa County Alliance
State/Region: AZ
Industrious Biltmore 2801 E Camelback Rd Suite 200, Phoenix

Local Focus: Maricopa County, AZ We are excited to invite you to the first meet-up of the newly formed Braver Angels Maricopa County Alliance. Our inaugural meet-up will be about connecting with one another through an informal meet-and-greet, as well as to hear from featured speaker Dr. Eileen Borris on the topic of “Healing Hate […]

Film Discussion – The First Step

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Watch 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 […]

Bridging Our Divides – Intro to Braver Angels

State/Region: WV
Star Theatre 49 N Washington St., Berkeley Springs

Local Focus: Berkley Springs, West Virginia, and surrounding area Braver Angels, a a national movement to bridge the partisan divide, invites members of the Berkley Springs, WV, community to learn about methods, tools, and experiences, in regaining an American spirit where different opinions are a good thing.

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA
Hegewald Center 710 SW Rock Creek Dr., Stevenson

Local Focus: Columbia River Gorge area A 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: IA
Iowa City Friends Meeting (To be provided in the registration confirmation page and the followup emails), Iowa City

Local Focus: Eastern Iowa Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a […]

Members Meeting – Silicon Valley Alliance Social

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA
Congregation Etz Chayim 4161 Alma Street, Palo Alto

The Silicon Valley Alliance invites all Bay Area Braver Angels members to an in-person social event on Saturday afternoon, April 22. We'll have food and a very small program. The event will be held at Congregation Etz Chayim on Alma Street in Palo Alto, just north of San Antonio Avenue. We're exploring having this be […]

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online 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 thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Schedule Part […]

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