Past Events from 05/23/2023 – 06/04/2023 – Page 7 – Braver Angels

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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

Members Meeting – Debt Limit: Deadline or Tripwire? – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Lunds and Bylerlys Edina 7171 France Avenue S, Edina

An expert introduction to the issue of the Federal debt limit and a discussion of its implications for spending and responsibility

Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections

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

Restricted Attendance: Trustworthy Elections Task Force members via invitation only 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. Trustworthy Elections Task Force workshop - Voter ID The […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
Setting: In-person
RAF Alconbury Community Activity Center 685 Arizona Road, Alconbury, Little Stukeley

Restricted Attendance: Individuals will need base access to RAF Alconbury 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 […]

Common Ground for Ensuring Trustworthy Elections – Online

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

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 discuss what election […]

Government Censorship Discussion

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

Small Group Discussion on Government Censorship ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Braver Angels Song Square

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

A forum for songwriters to share music an ideas for bridging the divide and depolarize America.

Ableton Seminar

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

Explore tools to support better workflows for writing, as well as live streaming and stage performances.

Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington NC Meet & Greet

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Nir Family YMCA, Dick Jones Community Room 2710 Market St., Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington NC and the surrounding area Are you tired of political polarization? We are too. Come be a part of the solution. Join us for our local Braver Angels Meet & Greet! News, social media, and politicians tell us that every American is far right or far left with no common ground. Braver Angels shows that's not true. Braver Angels […]

Members Meeting – Braver Angels YouTube Review

Host Organization: Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance
State/Region: WV
Setting: Online

Prior to the meeting, we will independently select and watch a video on the Braver Angels YouTube channel. At the meeting, we will take turns discussing what we chose to watch and what we learned from it.

Deliberative Town Hall – Energy Resources and Public Lands

Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
Partner Org(s): Honorable John Curtis' Staff
State/Region: UT
Setting: In-person
Grand Center 182 N. 500 W., Moab

Restricted Attendance: Utah Third Congressional District Local Focus: Utah Third Congressional District A unique type of town hall to find common ground. About this event In a Braver Angels Deliberative Town Hall, the candidates participate as part of their campaign and the discussion is focused on key issues. Event Format: This event utilizes OWL technology […]

Depolarizing Within – ONLINE

State/Region: - National
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 […]

Common Ground – Rebuilding Trust and Respect in Public Health – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
State/Region: AZ
Setting: In-person
Khalsa Montessori School 3701 E River Rd, Tucson

Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. This is a workshop to develop agreed upon ways to rebuild trust between ordinary citizens and public health leaders. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Rebuilding Trust […]

Elevator Speech workshop for BA Ambassadors – Online

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

Restricted Attendance: Members of Braver Angels who have completed Ambassador Training As Ambassadors for 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 […]

Braver Angels of South Central Indiana Workshop

Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
State/Region: IN
Setting: In-person
Monroe County (Indiana) Public Library - Ellettsville Branch Address will be provided with registration confirmation., Ellettsville

Restricted Attendance: Although not required, completion of the BA Red/Blue Workshop prior to participation in this workshop is encouraged. Local Focus: The event will be held on-site in Ellettsville, IN. Anyone in the area is welcome to register. The Braver Angels of South Central Indiana will meet in-person on June 3rd for a workshop authored […]

Skills for Social Media – ONLINE

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

This online workshop focuses on Braver Angels communication skills for people who engage in political conversation on social media. About this event The Need: Social Media posts are often highly polarizing. Skills for Social Media is an online workshop designed to improve the culture of posts and conversations in social media and provide a constructive […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
Partner Org(s): Maison de la Conversation
State/Region: Europe
Setting: In-person
Maison de la Conversation 12 Rue Maurice Grimaud, Paris

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 […]

BA Song Contest Finale Zoom Celebration!

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

The Contest Finale where we celebrate a week of bridge-building, go over highlights of the week, take a look at what lies ahead for the BA Music community, and...oh yeah, ANNOUNCE THE SONG CONTEST WINNER!

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