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Members Meeting – MN West Suburban Alliance Monthly Meeting – In Person

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Maple Grove Hennepin County Library - Main Meeting Room 8001 Main St N, Maple Grove

Controversies in Education: More frequent disagreements about what should be taught in our children’s schools have popped up during the last few years across our nation. School board meetings have become disorderly over hot-button issues like critical race theory, mask mandates, sexuality and gender. Many more school board members have stepped down early because of […]

Members Meeting – ONLINE: MN West Suburban Alliance Monthly Meeting

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

Controversies in Education: More frequent disagreements about what should be taught in our children’s schools have popped up during the last few years across our nation. School board meetings have become disorderly over hot-button issues like critical race theory, mask mandates, sexuality and gender. Many more school board members have stepped down early because of […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Foremost Brewing Cooperative 131 West Broadway, Owatonna

Local Focus: Owatonna Go further in the search for common ground by asking sincere questions of understanding, and getting real answers. About this event 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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): Kensington Church, SALT (Spiritual Activists Leading Together), Traverse Indivisible
State/Region: MI
Setting: In-person
Kensington Church 6880 Secor Road, Traverse City

Local Focus: Traverse City 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, search for […]

Red/Blue – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
State/Region: TX
Setting: In-person
Dispute Resolution Center 5407 N Interstate Highway 35, Austin

Local Focus: Austin, TX 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 […]

Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide – In Person

Host Organization: Southern California Super Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Redlands United Church of Christ 168 Bellevue, Redlands

Local Focus: Inland Empire 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, search for […]

Red/Blue Workshop – 3 hours – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels San Francisco
Partner Org(s): Building Bridges: Tuolumne County, CA
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Sonora Library 480 Greenley Road, Sonora

Local Focus: Residents of Tuolumne County, CA and surrounding areas 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 […]

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

Host Organization: Carroll County Braver Angels
State/Region: MD
Setting: In-person
Carroll Media Center 1301 Washington Rd, Westminster

Local Focus: Carroll County, MD 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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): Kensington Church, SALT (Spiritual Activists Leading Together), Traverse Indivisible
State/Region: MI
Setting: In-person
Kensington Church 6880 Secor Road, Traverse City

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, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Brainerd Public Schools' Equity Task Force
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Brainerd Learning Center 311 10th Avenue NE, Brainerd

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, search for common ground, and affirm […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: DC
Setting: In-person
Tenley-Friendship Library - Meeting Room 1 4450 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington

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 […]

Kick-off Meeting for the Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington NC

Host Organization: Other
Setting: In-person
Northeast Regional Library, Oak Room 1241 Military Cutoff Trail, Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Braver Angels is coming to Wilmington, NC! You are invited to check it out. Are you tired of the anger and fear in today's politics? News and social media make us think that every American is either radical left or radical right with no common ground. Braver Angels […]

Drawing, Designing, and Directing Films for a Better Future: How the Arts Can Depolarize

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: DC
Setting: In-person
Tenley-Friendship Library - Meeting Room 1 4450 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington

The Braver Angels DC Alliance Solutions Exchange welcomes you to a panel discussion: "Drawing, Designing, and Directing Films for a Better Future: How the Arts Can Depolarize." Moderated by DC Alliance co-chair James Coan, our three panelists all combine deep love for the Arts with a commitment to their visions of a better world. Philippa Hughes, social sculptor and […]

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The Braver Angels Oregon Experience

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
The Community Room at McMenamins Kennedy School 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland

Join Braver Angels Oregon for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on the hot topics currently facing Oregonians. Our event will begin with an introduction to Braver Angels and our mission to depolarize American politics, followed by one-on-one discussions between attendees. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in civil discourse with those who may hold […]

Red/Blue – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
Partner Org(s): Charslon Meadows Renewal Center
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Charlson Meadows Nancy Nelson Lake House 1601 Hwy 7, Victoria

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

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

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” Workshop – Online

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
Setting: Online
Online

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 "inner […]

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online

Host Organization: Europe - Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
Setting: Online
Online

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, search for common ground, and affirm […]

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 […]

Southern Front Range Local Politics: Understanding Our Community

Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
State/Region: CO
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Colorado Join us for a nonpartisan Zoom call on May 11 from 6-9pm to learn about local politics in Colorado, including taxes, property values, water availability, and more. Meet your local officials, learn what they do, and engage in small group discussions about the issues that matter to you. Our goal is to […]

Braver Angels Event Organizer Training Boot Camp

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

This is a live, online training for new and prospective Braver Angels Event 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 […]

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