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Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
Partner Org(s): Rossmoor Braver Angels Club
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Creekside Club Room 1010 Stanley Dollar Drive, Walnut Creek

Restricted Attendance: Only open to residents of Rossmoor Gated Community with priority given to members of Rossmoor Braver Angels Club Local Focus: Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, CA 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 […]

We the People’s Forum: How do we resolve the “crisis” of fatherlessness?

Host Organization: Braver Angels - Multi-State
Setting: Online

Join us for an enlightening discussion on fatherless homes in America with esteemed panelists Stewart Perrilliat and Pastor Ken Gordon. These two exceptional individuals have dedicated their lives to serving their communities and advocating for the importance of fathers in the family structure. Stewart Perrilliat is a Marine veteran, successful businessman, ordained clergy member, and […]

Braver Angels D.C. Alliance May Happy Hour

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: DC
Sudhouse DC 1340 U St NW, Washington

Join Braver Angels members, volunteers, staff, and friends for our monthly D.C. happy hour at Sudhouse, 1340 U ST. NW WASHINGTON D.C 20009

Members Meeting – NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance Initiation Meeting

Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Hillsboro Brookwood Library Multipurpose Room 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro

Local Focus: Washington and Yamhill counties of Oregon Calling all Braver Angels in the NW Willamette Valley (OR), to initiate our new local Alliance!

Members Meeting – Member Meeting to discuss “Should the US further restrict access to firearms?”

Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
State/Region: PA
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Members or residents of the Lower Susquehanna Alliance region who support the "Braver Angels Way." Individuals outside the region will be considered if space allows. Please contact Melissa Gizzi at mgizzi@braverangels.org Local Focus: Lower Susquehanna Alliance (Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon & York Counties), PA Member Meeting to discuss the topic "Should the US […]

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Online National Debate: Men and Masculinity

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

Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Men and Masculinity" Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced […]

Forum for Mental Health Professionals: Bridging the Red/Blue Gap in Psychotherapy and Counseling

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Mental Health Professionals (i.e., psychologists, counselors, psychiatrists, social workers, MFTs, coaches, psychiatric nurses, etc.) This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to provide information, consultation, and support for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues.

Members Meeting – MN West Suburban Alliance Pizza Social

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies 3015 Harbor Ln N, Plymouth

MN West Suburban Alliance Pizza Social ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Red/Blue – Session 1

Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
Partner Org(s): Wider Horizons
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Western Washington residents 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – All Day; Sessions 1 & 2

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

About this Event Description Join us for a free one-day 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 This […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
Partner Org(s): Bridging Divides: El Dorado
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Cameron Park Community Center. 2502 Country Club Dr, Cameron Park

Local Focus: Residents of El Dorado County, CA 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, […]

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

Host Organization: Craven County Alliance
Partner Org(s): YMCA New Bern
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
YMCA New Bern 100 YMCA Lane, New Bern

Local Focus: Craven County, Pamlico County, Carteret County, New Hanover County, Beaufort County 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 […]

Ranked Choice Voting – What’s Good, What’s Bad! – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online
Online US

Panel Discussion on Ranked Choice Voting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Common Ground for Ensuring Trustworthy Elections – Online

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

Local Focus: Preference for South Carolina Residents Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for an online Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 […]

Braver Angels of Michigan – Popcorn in the Park

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MI
Setting: In-person
Elkenburg Park 309 Elkenburg St, South Haven

Local Focus: South Haven Area Join Braver Angels of Michigan on Saturday May 20 for ‘Popcorn in the Park' – a free event happening in South Haven, Michigan. You're invited! Get-together with neighbors and friends who want to build deeper connections across the political divide. Our democracy is about people who want to bring together […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online

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

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, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): CA - Bay Area Superalliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Local Focus: California Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for an online Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - to […]

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.

Members Meeting – Engaging Young Voters! What Works?

Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
Partner Org(s): Maine Youth Voters
State/Region: ME
Setting: Online

Let’s meet and talk about younger voters! What does the data tell us about voter participation? How can we better engage younger voters? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Echo Chambers, Bubbles, and Political Discourse: Is there a Problem?

Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance
State/Region: NH
Setting: Online

Braver Angels NH Alliance has created a forum for sharing thoughts about online political discourse, including consideration of the benefits and possible dangers of online discourse, what is accomplished through these media formats, and is social media serving us well as a means of communicating our individual political thoughts.

Military Veterans planning event

Host Organization: Other
Setting: Online

This will be a planning sessions for the Military Veterans' Group.

Film Discussion – The Trans Teen Trend: A Case of Social Contagion?

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

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 […]

Book Discussion – In Search of Braver Angels

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
Setting: Online
Online

Join us for a lively 1.5 hour long discussion on In Search of Braver Angels by David Blankenhorn Can our American experiment in ordered liberty survive our current afflictions of vanishing social trust and escalating political rancor? Author David Blankenhorn worries that it cannot and believes that our great task is to see that it […]

Cultivating Compassion Workshop Series: Holding Fire and Water Simultaneously

Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
Partner Org(s): League TV Network
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

Join us for a transformative workshop on recognizing and acknowledging conflicting emotions in racial healing and political depolarization. This workshop will provide practical skills for navigating complex emotions related to these challenging issues. In addition, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of polarization and racism on individuals and communities and learn how […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Foremost Brewing Cooperative 131 West Broadway, Owatonna

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 […]

Members Meeting – Does the Mainstream Media Take Sides?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southwest Ohio
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Springboro Municipal Building, Community Room 320 W Central Ave, Springboro

May Alliance Meeting - Southwest Ohio Braver Angels ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

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