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Common Ground – Federal Support for Career Centered Learning

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): CommonSense American
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Did you ever want to speak directly with Congressional representatives about your perspective on an issue of importance to you? Participating in this workshop will offer you that opportunity! Braver Angels is teaming with CommonSense American (CSA) to explore policies currently under consideration by Congress, that would extend financial support in the form of Pell […]

Book Discussion – The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don’t

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Ridgedale Library Room 174 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka

You are invited to read The Scout Mindset, by Julia Galef, and join West Suburban Alliance members for an in-person discussion of the book. Please register using the link below. The venue is the Ridgedale Library in the Ladyslipper room.

Event Series Debate Chair Q&A – Online

Debate Chair Q&A – Online

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

Restricted Attendance: Signup for Rise for America campaign, and completion of Debate Chair E-Course Required. Interested in becoming a Braver Angels debate chair? Join us to learn more and ask any questions you may have.

Cookies & Conversation – Topic: Political Stereotyping

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Pine Valley Library 3802 S College Rd (behind Walgreens), Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington NC and surrounding areas Moderated Discussion Group

“Depolarizing Within” Workshop

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
Setting: Online
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 "inner […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

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

Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]

Debate Chair Training

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

Restricted Attendance: Signed up for Rise For America Campaign, Completed Debate Chair E-Course, Attended Debate Chair Q&A Session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you are well on your way to chairing your first debate! The next step is getting live practice. Join […]

Connecting Across America’s Political Divides

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): One Small Step, Sonoma County Regional Library, StoryCorps, KRCB
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Windsor Regional Library 9291 Old Redwood Highway Building 100, Windsor

Local Focus: Northern San Francisco Bay Area Rise for America Documentary Viewing and Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Event Series Alliance/Members Meeting – Indiana SC Alliance Monthly

Alliance/Members Meeting – Indiana SC Alliance Monthly

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

Restricted Attendance: Attendees should have completed a BA workshop that has introduced them to skills for discussing topics with the opposite color Local Focus: South Central Indiana Alliance Each month the SC Indiana Alliance tackles a topic of current interest to Reds and Blues. Ping one of us for this month's topic or workshop.

Family & Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: UT
Setting: In-person
Salt Lake City Marmalade Library 280 W 500 N, Salt Lake City

Local Focus: Utah 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 […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Redlands United Church of Christ 168 Bellevue, Redlands

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 […]

Depolarizing Within School Communities – ONLINE

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

Social-cultural conflicts are finding local targets – schools and their communities. Public education has become an ideological battleground. Beyond “progressive/conservative,” these ideological conflicts are much more personal and are attracting “warriors” based on various issues. This specific workshop uses examples relating to social-emotional learning, book banning, and changing long time classic books with modern language, […]

Depolarizing Within – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Spark Kindness
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
Common Street Spiritual Center 13 Common Street, Natick

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule. Braver Angels and Spark Kindness are offering two Braver Angels workshops during Kindness Week, a Natick community annual tradition. The workshops will be held each Saturday, Nov 4 and Nov 11. Sign up […]

Event Series Moderator Training Support Group – Online

Moderator Training Support Group – Online

State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Minnesota Complete Moderator Training with other BA members. Each group member will complete training activities on the Moderator Training Website (10-15 hours total). Each Monday in November, the group will meet (on Zoom) to discuss the training activities and share individual plans for using the training. After completing all required activities, individuals will […]

Ambassador Outreach – In Person

State/Region: IN
Setting: In-person
Monroe County Public Library - Downtown (Auditorium) 303 E Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington

Local Focus: Bloomington, Indiana and surrounding areas Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During the workshop, participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver Angels Red/Blue workshop in action Gain […]

Event Series Ambassador Training Support and Discussion Group – Online

Ambassador Training Support and Discussion Group – Online

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Minnesota Members Ambassador Support and Discussion Group One of the best ways to help BA meet its mission of bridging the partisan divide is for you to complete the Ambassador Training program. BA MN is conducting a moderator-led support group that helps members complete the training and plan individual ways to discuss BA […]

Book Discussion – The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Ourselves and Society – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): Common Thread Church and Quail Ridge Books
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Common Thread Church, Raleigh 2011 Ridge Rd, Raleigh

Local Focus: North Carolina An evening with Alexandra Hudson moderated by Leslie Boney Join us for an unforgettable evening with Alexandra Hudson, where she will share her insights and the ideas behind her new book, The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Ourselves and Society. This in-person event will take place on Wed, Nov […]

Event Series Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

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

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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance Virtual Social and Meeting

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

Restricted Attendance: For interested parties living in the BALSA region Local Focus: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance region (Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties) Virtual Social and Discussion Meeting for BALSA Members and Subscribers

Alliance/Members Meeting – “Israel / Palestine : How should the US deal with this and other foreign nations conflicts?”

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

Are you eager to be a part of a thought-provoking conversation that delves into the heart of global conflicts and America's role on the world stage? The recent terrorist attacks on October 7th have reignited age-old debates that can't be ignored. Should the United States intervene? If so, to what extent? As a nation that […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

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

Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]

“Red-Blue” Workshop – Session 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Country Inn & Suites 6003 Hudson Road, Woodbury

Go further in the search for common ground by asking sincere questions of understanding, and getting real answers. About this event 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. […]

Debate Chair Training

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

Restricted Attendance: Signed up for Rise For America Campaign, Completed Debate Chair E-Course, Attended Debate Chair Q&A Session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you are well on your way to chairing your first debate! The next step is getting live practice. Join […]

Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WI
Setting: In-person
Mequon Public Library 11345 N Cedarburg Rd, Mequon

Restricted Attendance: invitation from organizers Local Focus: Mequon, WI Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

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

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): Spark Kindness
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
Common Street Spiritual Center 13 Common Street, Natick

Braver Angels and Spark Kindness are offering two Braver Angels workshops during Kindness Week, a Natick community annual tradition. The workshops will be held each Saturday, Nov 4 and Nov 11. Sign up for one or both! Depolarizing Within will be Nov 4 and Skills for Bridging the Divide on Nov 11. Communication Skills for […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Documentary Party

Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
State/Region: AZ
Setting: In-person
Private Home Tuscon, AZ Tuscon

Local Focus: AZ Main Event: BA Documentary Party During this regular meeting of our BA Alliance, we are hosting a BA Documentary Party (Rise for America Documentary Viewing and Discussion) to watch this video on the origin of our organization. Please invite a friend, and please especially consider inviting a "red" as our alliance is […]

Ambassador Outreach – In Person

State/Region: IN
Setting: In-person
All Souls Unitarian Church 5805 East 56th Street, Indianapolis

Local Focus: Indianapolis, Indiana and surrounding areas Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During the workshop, participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver Angels Red/Blue workshop in action Gain […]

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