Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Braver Angels should focus on creating better fights, not harmony." Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their […]
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 […]
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.
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Local Focus: WA WWA Discussion Meeting: Immigration and the Border Crisis
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 […]
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.
Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels Welcome Meeting
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 […]
Monthly meeting for Angels of Color Caucus members and the greater Braver Angels Community. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Local Focus: Arizona Across the Aisle with Representative Stacey Travers. (Discussion with sitting Legislator)
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting
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 […]
Local Focus: Minneapolis A discussion of the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions and local government actions for freedom of religion, including employment and education
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 […]
About this Event Description 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 […]
The San Francisco and Oakland/Berkeley alliances are joining forces.We will host a vigorous discussion to consider questions that support a deep dive into the current state of free speech and DEI policies on college campuses and their far reaching effects on different stakeholder groups. Reference materials will be made available. ** This event is open […]
