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America’s Public Forum: Self-Creation, Spirituality, and Politics in Our Social Media World

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." Who are “You” on social media? Is it the same person you are in real life and in person? […]

Families & Politics (National)

Online US

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 […]

A Braver Seder

Online US

An interfaith Braver Angels celebrating the Jewish holiday of Passover, where people of various backgrounds reflect on the traditions.

Media and Polarization Panel Discussion

Online AR AR

Local Focus: Arkansas focus, but topic relates to other audiences across the country. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org Members of the Arkansas media will discuss their views about the media and its influence on political polarization, followed by a Q & A. The panel, moderated […]

America’s Public Forum: Party Factions? Multiparty System? Beyond Two-Party Polarization

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." It has been clear for some time, that the major American political parties of our time, the Democrats and […]

Common Ground – Single Issue (Other)

Online MD MD

Restricted Attendance: Completion of a previous Braver Angels skills workshop Local Focus: Carroll, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Frederick, Montgomery Counties, MD  ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Election Reform. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of […]

“Depolarizing Within” Workshop – 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – Standard (Open to Public / Everyone Welcome)

Western Washington Alliance & Holy Spirit Lutheran Church Seattle

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 – Single Issue (CA – Braver Angels SoCal/Los Angeles)

Online Los Angeles Los Angeles

Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Climate Change. Participants in this workshop will focus on respectfully sharing perspectives and ideas on addressing climate change issues. The goal of the workshop is to identify points of agreement and disagreement and to ultimately, identify common ground. It is recommended (but not required) that participants in this […]

Debate – Connecticut Braver Angels – Social Media Debate (CT – State)

CT Braver Angels Alliance CT

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 Restricted Attendance: by invitation through the CT alliance Local Focus: Connecticut Resolved: Social media should be regulated. You probably haven’t experienced anything like […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 (Open to Public / Everyone Welcome)

Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa

About this Event Description All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK 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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (SC – State)

South Carolina SC

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. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […]

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 (CA – Braver Angels San Francisco)

Online San Francisco San Francisco

Local Focus: San Francisco, CA 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 […]

Common Ground – Single Issue (OR – Oregon Statewide Alliance)

OR - Oregon Statewide Alliance OR

Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Social Media: Censorship and Free Speech. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform or abortion. Together participants talk […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 (Moorestown Braver Angels Alliance)

Moorestown Braver Angels Alliance NJ

Restricted Attendance: Open to Moorestown, NJ residents 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 […]

Debate – North Carolina Debate on Immigration (NC – Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC)

Online NC NC

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: America should strictly implement border security and enforce current laws in order to ameliorate the present immigration crisis. You probably haven’t experienced […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 (Open to Public / Everyone Welcome)

Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa

About this Event Description All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK 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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (Other/JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, Christian Associates of Southwest PA, The Center for Loving Kindness, The League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh, The Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP))

Online PA PA

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. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (WI – State)

Online WI WI

Local Focus: Racine, WI, but open 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. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for […]

Braver Angels Documentary Discussion – Nebraska

Online US

Watch the Braver Angels Documentary beforehand, then join us over lunch to discuss it. All are welcome, especially Nebraskans! View the documentary at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6kZpN5T3lU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6kZpN5T3lU  

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (VA – Braver Angels Fairfax County/Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church)

Online VA VA

Restricted Attendance: Closed to this parish - Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church 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. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having […]

Members Meeting – Ambassador Monthly meeting (change of date)

Online US

The Braver Angels Ambassador Program is excited to host Braver Angels co-founder Bill Doherty as its guest for the Ambassador monthly meeting. He'll discuss “Not Letting Your Red/Blue Show.” To fit Bill's schedule, we're hosting the Ambassador meeting one week earlier on the THIRD Tuesday of the month, April 20. Restricted Attendance: For Braver Angels […]

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