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Book Discussion – In Search of Braver Angels: Getting Along Together in Troubled Times

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

Book discussion: In Search of Braver Angels: Getting Along Together in Troubled Times, by David Blankenhorn. Join Braver Angels president David Blankenhorn for a live discussion of his recent book. Can our American experiment in ordered liberty survive our current afflictions of vanishing social trust and escalating political rancor? David Blankenhorn writes: “Every page of […]

Event Series Washington State Welcomes New Braver Angels

Washington State Welcomes New Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

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 […]

Event Series Members Meeting – Washington State welcomes new Braver Angels

Members Meeting – Washington State welcomes new Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

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 Conversation About Abortion – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church 1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean

Local Focus: Fairfax County, VA and environs Local Discussion: How America Should Govern or Legislate Regarding Abortion. We'll start our April meeting by giving participants an opportunity to state briefly, in a sentence or two, their opinion on abortion. We will then shift to our discussion topic of How America should govern or legislate regarding […]

Local Community Debate – Colorado End of life Options – online debate

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: CO
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Colorado 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. Resolution: Coloradoans’ right to access medical aid in dying should take precedence over healthcare system policies and providers’ personal values. Yes or No, […]

Event Series Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

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

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 […]

Event Series Braver Conversations with Angels of Color Caucus

Braver Conversations with Angels of Color Caucus

Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

Braver Angels Snohomish County Alliance works with Braver Angels National through its Youth-Inspired, Family-centered Approach to Depolarizing America. Although much of our programming is Afrocentric, as our work is rooted in the necessity of unifying and amplifying underrepresented ethnic minorities in both Braver Angels and America, we welcome all to these conversations. Race relations and […]

Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
Partner Org(s): RAF Alconbury Family Readiness Center
Setting: In-person
RAF Alconbury Library Building #678, Arizona St, RAF Alconbury

Local Focus: RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom Communication 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 conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, […]

Intro to Braver Angels: Crossing the Continental Divide – IN PERSON (Pennsylvania)

State/Region: PA
Setting: In-person
Malvern Public Library 1 E 1st Ave # 2 (Upstairs Room), Malvern

Local Focus: Southeastern Pennsylvania Tired of the divide in America and want to be part of the solution? Come learn about Braver Angels and its grassroots, non-partisan movement, which seeks to depolarize American politics. In this interactive session, you’ll test-drive activities from our workshops and see how this approach can engage citizens to bring hope […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
State/Region: TX
Setting: In-person
Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W 26th St, Houston

A 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 […]

Canceled Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: ID
Setting: In-person
Pond Student Union Building - South Fork Room 1080 S 5th Ave, 3rd Floor, Pocatello

Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
Partner Org(s): Bridging Divides - El Dorado, South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
South Tahoe Association of Realtors 2307 James Avenue, South Lake Tahoe

Local Focus: Residents of South Lake Tahoe region. 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, […]

Depolarizing Within – In Person

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Rohnert Park Library Event Room 6250 Lynne Conde Way, Rohnert Park

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 […]

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

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

About this Event Description 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 than declaring and debating. Schedule Part […]

Red/Blue – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Southern California Super Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Office Building 4251 S. Higuera St. Suite 501, San Luis Obispo

Local Focus: San Luis Obispo, CA Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, […]

Event Series SongSquare

SongSquare

State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

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 – How Ya Doin’? Spring Edition

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

Welcome to the GMA's spring "meet and greet”. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other Braver Angels in the Greater Minneapolis area and find out about what we'd like to do as an Alliance this year, as well as hear from you and your ideas! There is so much happening in our world right […]

Maricopa County Braver Angels Launch

Host Organization: Braver Angels Maricopa County Alliance
State/Region: AZ
Setting: In-person
Industrious Biltmore 2801 E Camelback Rd Suite 200, Phoenix

Local Focus: Maricopa County, AZ We are excited to invite you to the first meet-up of the newly formed Braver Angels Maricopa County Alliance. Our inaugural meet-up will be about connecting with one another through an informal meet-and-greet, as well as to hear from featured speaker Dr. Eileen Borris on the topic of “Healing Hate […]

Film Discussion – The First Step

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 […]

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National Community Debate – National Debate: Assisted Dying

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

Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Die on your own terms." 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 questions. Tell us what you […]

Bridging Our Divides – Intro to Braver Angels

State/Region: WV
Setting: In-person
Star Theatre 49 N Washington St., Berkeley Springs

Local Focus: Berkley Springs, West Virginia, and surrounding area Braver Angels, a a national movement to bridge the partisan divide, invites members of the Berkley Springs, WV, community to learn about methods, tools, and experiences, in regaining an American spirit where different opinions are a good thing.

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA
Setting: In-person
Hegewald Center 710 SW Rock Creek Dr., Stevenson

Local Focus: Columbia River Gorge area A 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: IA
Setting: In-person
Iowa City Friends Meeting (To be provided in the registration confirmation page and the followup emails), Iowa City

Local Focus: Eastern Iowa Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a […]

Members Meeting – Silicon Valley Alliance Social

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Congregation Etz Chayim 4161 Alma Street, Palo Alto

The Silicon Valley Alliance invites all Bay Area Braver Angels members to an in-person social event on Saturday afternoon, April 22. We'll have food and a very small program. The event will be held at Congregation Etz Chayim on Alma Street in Palo Alto, just north of San Antonio Avenue. We're exploring having this be […]

Event Series Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

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

About this Event Description 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 than declaring and debating. Schedule Part […]

Bridging Our Divides: A Mission and Model for Concerned Citizens (Documentary Film, Lunch and Discussion)

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Eden United Church of Christ
State/Region: IL
Setting: In-person
Eden United Church of Christ 5051 W. Gunnison, Chicago

Local Focus: Cook County, Illinois About this event We'll be eating lunch and then watching and discussing the film Braver Angels - Reuniting America (Braver Angels, Jim Brown, 2020). Come to open your mind and engage your heart to help build bridges across the ideological divisions in our communities and even in our families! Eden UCC […]

Alliances for Action: Is Race an Excuse or Motivator?

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

"Is Race an Excuse or Motivator?" Braver Angels’ Alliances for Action invite you to a conversation about a complicated subject. Engage in a 3-pronged confrontation with RACE.  Bring your Authenticity, Honesty, and willingness to embrace Discomfort to the conversation! A Panel Presentation Get ready to get uncomfortable — and be sure to bring your authenticity […]

Guns, Society and the 2nd Amendment: NH Perspectives – Online

Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance
State/Region: NH
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: New Hampshire Forum for understanding the diversity of thought among those who favor gun ownership, and for understanding the choices and attitudes of those who oppose gun ownership. The goal is to foster a respectful conversation and to search possible common ground.

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