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Film Discussion – Dinner and a movie – Join or Die
State/Region: MA Setting: In-person 19 Carter Carter Street 19, BerlinLocal Focus: Massachusetts We'll be discussing the film Join or Die. Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it. Follow the story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of Robert Putnam, whose legendary "Bowling Alone" research into American community decline may […]
Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels Moorestown Partner Org(s): Mount Holly Friends Meeting State/Region: NJ Setting: In-personCommunication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversations don't help. In this workshop, you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – “Is Economic Equality the Goal?”
Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels State/Region: MD Setting: In-person Brightview Westminster Ridge High Acre Drive 505, WestminsterDoes every American have an equal shot at the American Dream? Why is the wealth gap so large - and should we seek to close that gap? What constitutional rights do we have to do so? These are some of the many questions that may be discussed. The magic of Braver Angels events is the […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Facilitated Discussion re: Gun Regulations
Host Organization: Northern MN Alliance State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Bent Paddle Brewery 1832 West Michigan Street, DuluthLocal Focus: Twin Ports Area Northern Alliance Facilitated Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Film Discussion – Grab your own grub and watch Join or Die – why you should join a club…and why the fate of America depends on it.
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: MA Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Massachusetts 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 of the political spectrum. We'll be discussing the film Join or Die (2023). Join or Die is a film about […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – June 2024
Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Lifespring Christian Church 1373 W Galbraith Road, CincinnatiDemocracy, Extremism, and Outliers We will read the following paragraph: Under democratic governance structures, people enjoy freedom to believe as they choose, speak freely and advocate for their beliefs. Individuals like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton led the movement giving women the right to vote, and were seen as “extremist.” Another “extremist", Frederick […]
New York City Members Meeting
Host Organization: New York City Alliance State/Region: NY Setting: Online Online US* Local Focus: New York City Are you a member of the Braver Angels NYC Alliance? Are you interested in becoming one? Come join us for our New York City Members Meeting! Learn more how you can get involved and connect with other Braver Angels members throughout this great city.
Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday Monthly Meeting
Host Organization: SIG - Red Caucus Setting: Online Online USRestricted Attendance: Red members or subscribers only Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday monthly meeting. All reds are invited.
Talking Politics Meetup
Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Oakshire Public House Madison Street 207, EugeneLocal Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better – In Person
State/Region: MN Setting: In-person White Bear Lake School District Center Bloom Avenue 4855, White Bear LakeNote: 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 – Join or Die! Why you should join a club…and why the fate of America depends on it.
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: MA Setting: OnlineWe 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 of the political spectrum. We'll be discussing the film Join or Die (2023). Discuss the film: Join or Die. A film about why […]
Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event
Host Organization: Other State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineAre you a military member or veteran and interested in how your fellow vets and service members are working to reduce political polarization in the United States? Come to our Welcome Event and you will learn about Braver Angels and where you can continue your mission of defending the Constitution of the United States against […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 101 South Lebanon Road, LovelandNote: 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 […]
Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: WA Setting: OnlineA 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 […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Monthly Online Members’ Meeting for June
Host Organization: GA - State State/Region: GA Setting: Online Online US* Local Focus: Georgia Monthly Zoom meeting for June for Braver Angels - Georgia members and interested people.
Canceled Alliance/Members Meeting – Michigan BA Member Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: MI Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Michigan We are inviting all Michigan Braver Angels (BA) to join likeminded neighbors across the state striving to: refresh your depolarizing skills gain support for humanizing those on both sides of the issues form a community where efforts to discover common ground are shared Please join us on the second Tuesday of each […]
Lunch Chats
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: UT Setting: OnlineLunchtime discussion on key political issues. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to media@braverangels.org.
Pie & Depolarization
Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Bipartisan Cafe Southeast Stark Street 7901, PortlandJoin us at our monthly gathering - Pie and Depolarization. This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host, Bipartisan Café, with your patronage. This event is open […]
Civil Conversations Series – In Person
Host Organization: Braver Angels Arkansas Partner Org(s): Central Arkansas Library System State/Region: AR Setting: In-person Fletcher Library 823 N Buchanan St, Little RockLocal Focus: Event will be in person only at Fletcher Library, 823 N Buchanan St, Little Rock, AR 72205 The Civil Conversations series is a monthly event with the following goals: 1) practice and improve civil communications skills while discussing specific topics; 2) identify common ground/common points that people can agree on within a specific […]
Williamsburg, VA Braver Angels Alliance Interest Meeting
Host Organization: VA - State State/Region: VA Setting: In-person Williamsburg Regional Library, Room B Scotland Street 515, Williamsburg* Local Focus: Williamsburg, VA and surrounding areas An introduction to Braver Angels in the Williamsburg, VA area.
Local Community Debate – Oregon’s Rural/Urban Divide is Insurmountable
Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Oregon 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: The Oregon Rural/Urban Divide is Insurmountable. Given differences in rural and urban Oregonians' relationships to the land, and their lifestyles, […]
Film Discussion – Join or Die’ Film Discussion
Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance State/Region: NH Setting: Online Online USLocal Focus: New Hampshire 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 […]
Film Discussion – Braver Angels RI Alliance: “Join or Die” Film Discussion – Online
Host Organization: Braver Angels Rhode Island Alliance State/Region: RI Setting: Online Online USJoin the Rhode Island Alliance of Braver Angels on June 12th @ 7:30 PM for a discussion of the film 'Join or Die', a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America may depend on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the work of Robert Putnam, whose […]
Moderator Forum: Organizing and Moderating the Community Town Hall Meeting
State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USLearn about Community Town Hall meetings and how they can be a powerful tool for Civic Renewal. Moderators, Ambassadors, Organizers, Alliance Leaders, and other interested BA members will come together to learn how to lead one of these highly effective events in your community.
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National Panel Debate: Treating Youth Gender Dysphoria
Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineJoin Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Ban hormonal and surgical treatments for gender dysphoria in minors." 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 […]
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – Multi-State BA Fairfax and DC
Host Organization: Multi-State BA Fairfax and DC Setting: In-person The Falls Church Episcopal 115 E. Fairfax Street, Falls ChurchA forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive 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 […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Conversations Unfiltered: A Civil Discourse Series – Castle Pines
Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance State/Region: CO Setting: In-person Elk Ridge Park in Castle Pines Mira Vista Lane 7005, Castle PinesLocal Focus: Colorado The June gathering of community members interested in engaging in civil discourse. The event will start by selecting a topic that sparks differing opinions among the group. An alliance member will guide the discussion if necessary, to foster a productive exchange of views. This event aims to promote respectful dialogue and encourage […]
Common Ground – Voter Identification & Eligibility
Host Organization: Braver Angels Workshops Partner Org(s): Memphis Area Alliance State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USEqual 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: Voter Identification & Eligibility This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - to discuss […]
Local Community Debate – DEBATE – “Is Civil Discourse Dead? – with Braver Angels at the Center for Active Living, Plymouth MA
Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Boston State/Region: MA Setting: In-person Center for Active Living Nook Road 44, PlymouthRestricted Attendance: Seniors in Plymouth, MA and their guests, plus BA newsletter subscribers in Plymouth County Local Focus: Plymouth, MA 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. […]
