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Wargames, Simulations, and the Future of Crisis Planning

Host Organization: Other
Setting: Online
Online US

Military and Veterans Group Exploration Duncan Kellogg leads a team to innovate how we run wargames and simulations to test potential actions in a crisis. Going beyond large maps, little chicklets, and rolling dice, what does this next-generation method of evaluating potentials and choices mean for military planning, exercises, and understanding of the direction our […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Common Thread Church Sanctuary Ridge Road 2011, Raleigh

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 […]

Braver Angels’ Trustworthy Elections Report: A Discussion of Recommendations for PA

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
State/Region: PA
Setting: In-person
Chester County Council (PA)-Boy Scouts of America Scouting Way 1, Exton

* Local Focus: Intended for Pennsylvania Join us for an engaging discussion featuring Marian Moskowitz, Chester County (PA) Commissioner, and Michelle Kichline, former Chester County (PA) Commissioner, as they explore key election concerns and practical recommendations for improving election processes from Braver Angels' new Trustworthy Elections Report. This event will include a moderated Q&A session […]

Depolarizing Within for Schools and Communities – ONLINE

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

Note: This *FREE* event is to be attended online. In this time of polarization, many of us avoid conversations with others, even in our community, whose perspectives and opinions differ from our own. We worry that any attempts at discussions will devolve into arguments and acrimony, and result in anger and further divisiveness. Braver Angels […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Conversations Unfiltered Civil Discourse Series – 2024 Election

Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
State/Region: CO
Setting: In-person
Douglas County Libraries - Lone Tree - Event Hall Library Way 10055, Lone Tree

* Local Focus: Colorado This is the August gathering of community members interested in engaging in civil discourse. We will be hearing from everyone on topics relating to the 2024 presidential election. An alliance member will guide the discussion to foster a productive exchange of views. This event aims to promote respectful dialogue and encourage […]

SWPA Meet & Greet – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: PA
Setting: In-person
Dad's Pub & Grub Northern Pike 4320, Monroeville

Local Focus: Southwestern Pennsylvania Join us for an in-person meet and greet at Dad's Pub & Grub in Monroeville. Please plan on purchasing dinner and/or beverages at the restaurant. We will get to know one another and learn about a Braver Angels Event called "Walk A Mile In MY News".

FFX-VA Alliance Mtg: Convention Highlights & Immigration Discussion, Part 1

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Falls Church Episcopal Church - Rm 231 Nicholson Hall East Fairfax Street 115, Falls Church

Convention Recap & Immigration Discussion, Part 1 ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): Archdiocese of Cincinnati
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Saint Charles Center U.S. 127 2860, Carthagena

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

Event Series Lunch Chats

Lunch Chats

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

Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Monthly Social

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Flying Machine Brewing Company 3130 Randall Pkwy, Wilmington

Come grab a beer or burger with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other's company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Book Discussion – SC IN Alliance Book Club – 1984 by George Orwell

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

Restricted Attendance: We must have a "quorum" of 3 people who actually read the book to hold the meeting but participants can attend even if they did not read the book. Register and mark your calendars to join the first meeting of the South-Central Indiana Braver Angels Alliance Book Club on August 21, 2024 at […]

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 […]

Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch

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

Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
First Presbyterian Church of Roseburg Southeast Lane Avenue 823, Roseburg

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

Film Discussion – National Film Club discussion of “Undivide Us”

State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – The Compassionate Listening Project workshop for BASWVA

Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley
Partner Org(s): The Compassionate Listening Project
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
TBA - Eugene, OR Lorane Highway, Lorane Hwy SW of Eugene

* Local Focus: Southern Willamette Valley Camille, managing director of The Compassionate Listening Project, will offer a workshop to help us build our open and accepting BA culture.

“Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift” – Learn How to Craft Your Elevator Speech

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

As Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will help you develop a short, clear and memorable way to talk about Braver […]

Event Series BAU Lunch Chats

BAU Lunch Chats

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

Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Alliance/Members Meeting – Politics & Media

Host Organization: Other
Partner Org(s): Braver Reconcilers - Episcopal Branch
Setting: Online
Online US

Vince Boileau, a Michigan-based strategic communications and PR practitioner, will provide a Zoom presentation about the impact of media on polarization. Topics will include: - Perception gap studies and the impact of media on what we think others believe vs. what they actually believe. - What questions you can ask to identify media bias from ALL […]

Event Series Braver Politics Office Hours

Braver Politics Office Hours

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

* Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members only Monthly office hours to ask Elizabeth Doll and other Braver Politics volunteers your questions and connect about what work is ongoing.

Alliance/Members Meeting – Central/Eastern Virginia Alliance Meeting – Living Room conversation: “American Creed”

Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Sandston Branch Library East Williamsburg Road 23, Sandston

CEVA is hosting a "Living Room" conversation on the topic of: "American Creed: What core values do you think Americans fundamentally agree on?" Living Room conversations consist of groups of 4 - 5 responding to 3 prompts. Each member of the group has a timed opportunity to share their thoughts, ending with larger group sharing […]

Local Community Debate – Debate on the Border

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Rincon Valley Library Montecito Boulevard 6959, Santa Rosa

Come join us for this 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 and what you think. About this Event:  Debate on the Border You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. This is a […]

LA Alliance Social Gathering – Venice

Host Organization: LA County Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Home of Michael and Sheila Siegel Venice

* Restricted Attendance: By email invitation or contact Michael Siegel at msiegel@braverangels.org * Local Focus: Los Angeles County, CA   "Rubbing Elbows”: Braver Angels Get-Together House Party

What is Threatening our Democracy?

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

Panel presentation followed by breakout room discussion and Q&A. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

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