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Political Stereotypes: Are you more than your party label?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA
Setting: Online

Especially in a presidential election year, Americans are defined by political labels: Democrat or Republican, liberal or conservative, progressive or MAGA, red or blue. And while individuals’ values and policy choices are nuanced and formed by widely varying life experiences, that doesn’t keep us from stereotyping the political beliefs of others into these simple labels.. […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
RUCC 168 Bellevue Ave., Redlands

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

Best Days Ahead Braver Angels Gala

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
Partner Org(s): Odd Fellows Lodge 25
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
TBA - San Jose San Jose

This is a dinner event featuring networking, wine, music, presentations, and a silent auction. It will be fun as well as informative.

Vexed by Vacs? Let’s Talk!

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Lofts of Stillwater Condominium Meeting Room 501 Main St. North, Stillwater

Discussion on Vaccines and Vaccine Policy Many Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on the issue of vaccines. This 90-minute discussion is designed to have a constructive conversation on this topic and avoid some common traps, rabbit holes, and flash points that leave both sides dissatisfied. The goals are to bring you up to date on […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – May 2024

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Setting: In-person
Crossroads Church - Oakley 3500 Madison Rd, Cincinnati

"From Misinformation to Empowerment: Building Resilience Against Deception” We will have an expert, Dr Jeff Blevins, give a talk on the topic followed by Q&A. He will talk about misinformation/disinformation/malinformation, where it comes from, who benefits from it, and how we can protect ourselves against it. Dr. Jeffrey Layne Blevins is a Professor in the […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Nevada Statewide Alliance
State/Region: NV
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Just NV Residents Local Focus: Las Vegas, NV Alliance Note: This event is to be attended online. Seeing where we differ and where we share common ground! In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see […]

Introducing The Central Indiana Braver Angels Alliance!

Host Organization: Central Indiana Alliance
State/Region: IN
Setting: In-person
Zionsville Townhall, Room 207 West Oak Street 1100, Zionsville

Local Focus: New Indiana Alliance for those in Central Indiana (Boone, Clinton, Montgomery, Tipton, Hamilton, Hendricks, Hancock, Putnam, Marion, Johnson, and Shelby counties). Americans on opposite sides of the political spectrum don’t only disagree on issues — they increasingly dislike one another. This growing partisan animosity is the crisis of our time and threatens our […]

Alliance/Members May 14th Meeting: Who Owns the “American Story?”

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Falls Church Episcopal Church, Nicoloson Hall East Fairfax Street 115, Falls Church

* Local Focus: Northern Virginia suburbs and Washinton, DC At this next meeting, we will explore the subject “Who owns the American story?”. It opens all sorts of doors, from immigrant stories to a conversation about “owning a story” and what that might mean to different people ** This event is open to the media […]

SW PA Braver Angels Meet & Greet – Online

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

Local Focus: Southwest Pennsylvania Are you tired of the political divide? Is your Facebook, Instagram and TikTok feeds filled with propaganda for and against Biden, Trump, Shapiro, Abortion, Immigration, Gaza, Israel and Iran. Please join us in an online meet and greet for folks interested in bridging the political divide one conversation at a time. […]

Event Series Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event

Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event

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

Are you a military member or veteran and interested in how your fellow vets and service members are working to reduce political polarization in the United States? Come to our Welcome Event and you will learn about Braver Angels and where you can continue your mission of defending the Constitution of the United States against […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Foremost Brewing Cooperative 131 West Broadway, Owatonna

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

Event Series Alliance/Members Meeting – Michigan BA Member Meeting

Alliance/Members Meeting – Michigan BA Member Meeting

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

Local Focus: Michigan We are inviting all Michigan Braver Angels (BA) to join likeminded neighbors across the state striving to: refresh your depolarizing skills gain support for humanizing those on both sides of the issues form a community where efforts to discover common ground are shared Please join us on the second Tuesday of each […]

Event Series Alliance/Members Meeting – Snohomish County Alliance May Meeting

Alliance/Members Meeting – Snohomish County Alliance May Meeting

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

This March, the Braver Angels Snohomish County Alliance gathers to outline our discussion roadmap for the upcoming months of March, April, May, and June 2024. In a pivotal meeting dedicated to shaping our community's dialogue and activities, we invite all members to join in this collaborative effort. Key on our agenda is the election of […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

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

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 […]

National Film Club discussion of “The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi’s Schools”

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 […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Skyland United Methodist Church 1984 Hendersonville Rd.28803, Asheville

* Local Focus: Western North Carolina Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We […]

Families and Politics

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

About this Event Description 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 […]

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
Partner Org(s): Cross Sound Church
State/Region: WA
Setting: In-person
Cross Sound Church Office 600 Ericksen Ave NE, #210, Bainbridge Island

* Local Focus: Bainbridge Island, Puget Sound Region 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 […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Topic: “Does Free Speech Still Exist?”

Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels
State/Region: MD
Setting: In-person
Brightview Westminster Ridge High Acre Drive 505, Westminster

In America, can you say anything you want without repercussion? What responsibilities accompany the First Amendment if any? Do social media platforms have either the right or the responsibility to censor content it deems hateful or deceptive? These are some of the many questions that will be discussed. The magic of Braver Angels events is […]

Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta
Partner Org(s): Edgewood Church Atlanta
State/Region: GA
Setting: In-person
Edgewood Church Atlanta 1560 Memorial Drive, Atlanta

Local Focus: Atlanta, GA Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – West Suburban Alliance Monthly Meeting – Living Room Conversation – In Person

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Lord of Life Lutheran Church County Road 101 7401, Maple Grove

Public trust in government is hovering near all-time lows and vicious political partisanship is tearing civil society apart. These truths seem as self-evident as any. Where do we go from here? And what is our role as citizens?

Dinner and a “Fight”: Let’s Learn to Disagree Better

Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
First Presbyterian Church of McMinnville Northeast 2nd Street 390, McMinnville

Let's get together for a potluck dinner and an honest discussion on the question: "Should we help our homeless neighbors, without exceptions?" We will begin with brief demonstration statements covering five response positions: Strongly Disagree; Disagree; Neutral; Agree; Strongly Agree. After that we will fill our plates and sit down to dinner and discussion, using […]

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