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Prior to the meeting, we will independently select and watch a video on the Braver Angels YouTube channel. At the meeting, we will take turns discussing what we chose to watch and what we learned from it.
Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
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. Come join us for a Braver Angels Debate Resolved: Populism is a necessary force in a democracy About this Event You probably haven’t experienced anything like […]
Monthly meeting for Angels of Color Caucus members and the greater Braver Angels Community. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
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 […]
Teenagers often find themselves navigating passionate debates on hot topics. This workshop empowers students to cultivate effective communication skills when addressing controversial issues with peers, teachers, principals, and family members. In this interactive session, participants will: Learn to disagree respectfully without demonizing or stereotyping others. Develop active listening skills to foster understanding. Master the art […]
Are you new to Braver Angels and don't know which workshop to participate in first? Would you like some background about Braver Angels and the work that we do? Please join us for this 90 minute introduction to Braver Angels. "Crossing the Continental Divide" is an Ambassador presentation which provides participants with an insight into […]
Local Focus: Minnesota A presentation by TakeCharge MN on "improving education." The presentation will be followed by Q+A. The goal of the event is to foster full understanding of divergent views on public school policy and practice. Co-sponsored by Racial Equity and Justice, St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral.
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 […]
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 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 […]
Behind the Ballot Tour (Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels)
Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance February 2024 Meeting * Local Focus: Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance
Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the training process (by completing at least step 1- the training Ecourse) Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-training? If so, join us for the first ever Braver Angels Debate Chair Forum. This space will be an opportunity for debate chairs and […]
Francis Collins went viral recently. The former director of the National Institutes of Health, he admitted at the 2023 Braver Angels Convention that public health leaders made mistakes when developing COVID policies, while still defending their overall response. When these videos recently surfaced on Twitter, his acknowledgment of mistakes got the public’s attention. But do […]
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Notice: The venue for this event has changed as of 01/22/2024. Restricted Attendance: Participants must agree that political division is a problem in America, and want to be a part of the solution. Limited number of seats: 8 Red, 8 Blue, 8 Observers Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding area Moderated Alliance skills workshop
Local Focus: Long Island 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: Prosecutorial efforts on the state and federal level to remove a Republican candidate from the presidential election is […]
Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Behind the Ballot Tour (Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels)
Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Close the Border" 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 have experienced […]
Does everyone today automatically vote for candidates from their own political party without thinking or research? When is the last time you crossed party lines when voting for a candidate? If you have never crossed party lines to vote, what is your reasoning? Tribalism is a fundamental part of human nature. An August 2023 Wall […]
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 […]
Local Focus: Memphis Metro Area (West Tennessee, Eastern Arkansas, Northern Mississippi) A social event to try your hand at several games, interactive exhibits, and puzzles that help you get some understanding of principles and exercises we use in our Braver Angels workshops.
This new 90-minute online workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically, and it teaches essential skills for communicating across differences and finding common ground. In this polarized time, we often lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see […]
It is an excellent opportunity to unwind, share ideas, and strengthen our network in an informal setting. Everyone is invited to come and meet others who are interested in or are participating in Braver Angels in Nevada. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Join us for a Braver Debate on which presidential candidate is a bigger threat to our country.
Restricted Attendance: Completed debate chair e-Course, attended debate chair Q&A session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you are well on your way to chairing your first debate! The third and final step is practicing your skills in a mock debate! Join us […]
Restricted Attendance: Completed debate chair e-Course Have you completed the Braver Angels Debate Chair E-Course? Join us for step 2 in the chair training process — a Q&A session with an experienced Debate Chair!
Restricted Attendance: Red members or subscribers only Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday monthly meeting. All reds are invited.
Monthly meeting - discuss needs / actions during 2024 election season * Local Focus: Northern Virginia
