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America’s Public Forum: Can Art, Philosophy, and Beauty Heal Our Divides?

Online US

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/americas-public-forum-can-art-philosophy-and-beauty-heal-our-divides-tickets-150980192821 Can art, philosophy, and beauty heal our divides? We hear a lot about the culture wars. […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard (VA – State/Reynolds Homestead / Virginia Tech)

Online VA VA

Restricted Attendance: Priority for membership of the Spring College for Older Adults, Reynolds Homestead / Virginia Tech, then VA Braver Angels members/subscribers Local Focus: Virginia 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 (MN Braver Angels Alliance)

Online MN MN

Local Focus: Minnesota ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 (FL – State/Florida Humanities)

Online FL FL

Local Focus: Florida 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 […]

Families & Politics (GA – Braver Angels Atlanta)

GA Online GA

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 why family differences over […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard (National)

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 […]

Families & Politics (NC – Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC)

Online NC NC

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 why family differences over […]

Film Discussion – The Best of Enemies

Online US

Starring Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell, The Best of Enemies (2018) embodies Braver Angels principles of listening to and learning about the other side, in its case using the "charrette" process to bring both sides together. https://youtu.be/eKM6fSTs-A0

Orientation for Prospective or New Braver Angels Workshop Organizers

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

New and Prospective Organizer Orientation Meeting This meeting is for new and prospective organizers and takes place on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm EST. At the orientations, we explain the responsibilities and rewards of being an organizer, answer questions, and show newcomers how to navigate the website to access helpful resources. ** […]

Depolarizing Within – Hybrid (MN – MN BA State Alliance/Olivet Congregational Church)

Online MN MN

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 America’s Public Forum

America’s Public Forum

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

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum.  Thank you.  

Reflect and Respond (WA – Braver Angels Greater Seattle/Everett Area, Washington)

WA - Braver Angels Greater Seattle/Everett Area, Washington Seattle

Restricted Attendance: Prior participation in a Braver Angels workshop (ie, Red-Blue Workshop, Skills for Bridging the Divide, Families & Politics, or Depolarizing Within) Local Focus: WA State Reflect and Respond (WA - Braver Angels Greater Seattle/Everett Area, Washington)

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 (FL – State/Florida Humanities)

Online FL FL

Local Focus: Florida 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 […]

Red Leaning Workshop: Skills for Bridging the Political Divide

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. This workshop is for red-leaning folks (i.e, people who lean conservative philosophically or tend to vote for Republicans) who are interested in having better conversations with people on the other side […]

Blue Leaning Workshop: National Skills for Bridging the Divide

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. This workshop is for blue-leaning folks (i.e, people who lean liberal or progressive philosophically or tend to vote for Democrats) who are interested in having better conversations with people on the […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 (Joint States/Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA)

Online DC DC

Local Focus: DC Metro region All are welcome to attend. 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 2 (Moorestown Braver Angels Alliance)

Moorestown Braver Angels Alliance NJ

Restricted Attendance: Residents of Moorestown, NJ Local Focus: Moorestown, NJ 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard (WA – Western Washington Alliance/League of Women Voters of Snohomish County)

WA - Western Washington Alliance WA

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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 (Joint States/Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA)

Online DC DC

Local Focus: DC Metro region All are welcome to attend. 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 […]

Braver Angels Ambassador Orientation (Other)

Online US

Prerequisite: It is expected that Ambassadors have attended at least one workshop (the Red/Blue is highly recommended), or Ambassadors should commit to attending one workshop within 60 days of completing the orientation. Join us for a Braver Angels ambassador orientation. This is the only way to become an official ambassador. Being a BA ambassador involves […]

Event Series America’s Public Forum

America’s Public Forum

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

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum.  Thank you.  

Families & Politics (CO – Braver Angels Denver)

Online CO CO

Local Focus: Colorado 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 why […]

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