Past Events from 06/04/2023 – 07/19/2023 – Page 7 – Braver Angels

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BA Song Contest Finale Zoom Celebration!

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

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!

Members Meeting – Quadra-weekly meeting

Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta
State/Region: GA

Local Focus: Georgia The next quadra-weekly members' meeting for members of Braver Angels - Georgia and interested persons.

Managing Difficult Conversations

Host Organization: Ames Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: IA

A Braver Politics Workshop that lowers the stress of difficult conversations w/ constituents across divides & helps you find common ground. Note: This event is to be attended online. Elected officials and staff frequently communicate with constituents and colleagues with different points of view. With communities becoming more politically polarized and public dialogue becoming more […]

Washington State Welcomes New Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA

A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]

Members Meeting – Washington State welcomes new Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA

Local Focus: Washington State A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State. Have you ever told someone about Braver Angels and they seem pretty interested until you suggest a 4-hour workshop on a Saturday? Well, we have just the thing for you… Join us for an informal meet and greet and […]

Local Community Debate – Braver Angels Debate: Academic Freedom

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR)
State/Region: MN

de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved:  Higher education standards should balance Academic Freedom with the Societal Values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. You probably haven’t experienced anything like […]

Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

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

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 […]

Members Meeting – “Guns–Who Needs to Do What?”

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN

Guns: What needs to be done—by whom? An informed discussion of diverse viewpoints. Prepare ahead by researching an event that typifies the “real” problem, as you see it.

Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: Mental Health Professionals Only This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to provide information, consultation, and support to one another for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues. June 16th Topic:  Discussion of the article "How Therapists Became Social Justice Warriors" by Lisa […]

Event Series SongSquare

SongSquare

State/Region: - National

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 – Alliance Monthly Meeting discussion – Where do you get your news?

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

Local Focus: Washington State Where Do You Get Your News? This is an opportunity to share news sources with other alliance members. What sources do you turn to? How do you decide who to trust? Or have you chosen to unplug? Washington State members and non-members are invited to join this Alliance discussion and learn […]

wokeness: Progress or Overreach?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA

Is being “woke” a good or a bad thing? This is currently a topic of significant debate in America, and the term has very different connotations and meanings depending on each person’s point of view. In this environment, the Silicon Valley Braver Angels Alliance is holding an informal 90 minute conversation during which people with […]

Being Blue in a Red Environment

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Learn safe and effective ways to communicate liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct. Focus of the workshop:  This workshop is for political liberals who are surrounded by conservatives in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community.  This free 3-hour on-line workshop is […]

Being Red in a Blue Environment

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. This workshop is a free event brought to you […]

Members Meeting – Asylum: Challenges and Benefits

Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
State/Region: ME

What are the challenges and benefits of asylum? Are those seeking to stay in America a burden or opportunity? Speak with some of the key figures on this issue including Kristen Dow who is in charge of providing emergency shelter for the city of Portland. What questions do you think need to be answered to […]

Film Discussion – Seattle is Dying

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

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 […]

Members Meeting – Braver Angels YouTube Review

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

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.

Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections

Host Organization: Braver Angels Workshops
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: Trustworthy Elections National Task Force members 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 . The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of […]

The Abortion Talks Film Screening Talkback – Online

State/Region: NJ
Online US

Boston-based documentary series The Abortion Talks, directed by filmmakers Josh Sabey and Sarah Perkins, will be screened via Zoom. A Q&A session will follow with director Sarah Perkins and panelists engaged in both sides of the abortion debate. The series follows the trial and murder convictions of a person who murdered two abortion clinic employees […]

Braver Angels Event Organizer Training Boot Camp – Online

State/Region: - National
Online US

Organizer Boot Camp This is a live, online training for prospective Organizers, and an update for experienced Organizers, but all Braver Angels Leaders and Volunteers are welcome! There will be different topics covered in each time slot so you can choose to attend some or all of them. The four hours that cover the steps […]

Event Series SongSquare

SongSquare

State/Region: - National

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.

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National

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 […]

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