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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Book Discussion – Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from Our Culture of Contempt

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

This event is to be attended online at 1pm EST / 7pm Central European Time. Join us for a lively 1.5 hour long discussion on Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from Our Culture of Contempt by Arthur C. Brooks. "The New York Times bestselling author says America is being ripped apart […]

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 […]

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 […]

Braver Angels Kids Club Meet and Greet

Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance
Partner Org(s): League TV Network
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

An information session for parents interested in learning more about the BA Kids Club. What it is, the curriculum used, and desired outcomes. This is your time as parents to provide input and ask questions.

Members Meeting –

State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

We the People’s Forum: How do we resolve the “crisis” of fatherlessness?

Host Organization: Braver Angels - Multi-State
Setting: Online

Join us for an enlightening discussion on fatherless homes in America with esteemed panelists Stewart Perrilliat and Pastor Ken Gordon. These two exceptional individuals have dedicated their lives to serving their communities and advocating for the importance of fathers in the family structure. Stewart Perrilliat is a Marine veteran, successful businessman, ordained clergy member, and […]

Members Meeting – Member Meeting to discuss “Should the US further restrict access to firearms?”

Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
State/Region: PA
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Members or residents of the Lower Susquehanna Alliance region who support the "Braver Angels Way." Individuals outside the region will be considered if space allows. Please contact Melissa Gizzi at mgizzi@braverangels.org Local Focus: Lower Susquehanna Alliance (Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon & York Counties), PA Member Meeting to discuss the topic "Should the US […]

Forum for Mental Health Professionals: Bridging the Red/Blue Gap in Psychotherapy and Counseling

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Mental Health Professionals (i.e., psychologists, counselors, psychiatrists, social workers, MFTs, coaches, psychiatric nurses, etc.) This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to provide information, consultation, and support for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues.

Red/Blue – Session 1

Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
Partner Org(s): Wider Horizons
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Western Washington residents 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 sharing of ideas. Goals: To better […]

Red/Blue Workshop – All Day; Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Setting: Online

About this Event Description Join us for a free one-day 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 This […]

Ranked Choice Voting – What’s Good, What’s Bad! – Online

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

Panel Discussion on Ranked Choice Voting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Common Ground for Ensuring Trustworthy Elections – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: SC
Setting: Online
Online US

Local Focus: Preference for South Carolina Residents Equal 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: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 […]

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