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| 6 events, - What values do we share, and what strains those values? Let's learn to build bridges rather than walls... ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org - ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 4 events, - * Local Focus: San Luis Obispo County Braver Angels: Reuniting America is a 50-minute documentary about polarization in America. You’ll see 8 Democratic-leaning voters and 7 Republican-leaning voters as they go through a Braver Angels Red/Blue workshop in Waynesville, Ohio. It’s interesting to see these regular people move from initial skepticism to more profound understanding […] - Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […] - Local Focus: New York City Join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect with Maury Giles, the dynamic new CEO of Braver Angels, as he shares his bold vision for the future. This gathering at 4th Universalist Church promises inspiring conversation, innovative insights, and the chance to be part of something transformative. Light refreshments will […] | 6 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - * Local Focus: We are using "Alligator Alcatraz" to bring local focus to the national issue of immigration law and enforcement Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Detention centers like Alligator Alcatraz are legitimate and effective to enforce U.S. immigration policy. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on […] - Come grab a beer and wings with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back, and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org This workshop is a free event […] | 3 events, Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! - * Local Focus: San Luis Obispo, Central Coast, CA A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule 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 […] - 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 workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own "inner polarizer" […] | 1 event, Civic Conversations Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. | 8 events, - Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Free Speech should be limited when it poses a threat to social harmony or safety Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us for this free Local Community Debate, […] - 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 […] - Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […] | 1 event, - * Restricted Attendance: 200 * Local Focus: Iowa 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 […] |
| 1 event, - Local Focus: Kitsap County, WA Braver Angels Monthly Discussion Kitsap County ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 4 events, Local Focus: Mid-Missouri Public policy discussion on national, state, or local topic. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org - * Local Focus: East Central Illinois Come join us for this 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 and what you think. About this Event Resolved: Abolish the Electoral College You probably haven’t experienced anything like […] Local Focus: Kitsap County, WA Braver Angels Monthly Discussion Kitsap County ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 3 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - Local Focus: Central Ohio Central Ohio Alliance Meeting - Political Violence, What is our response? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org - Braver Angels Documentary and Watch Party 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 of the political spectrum. “The discussion(s) of this film/book and its inclusion on the Braver Angels website […] | 5 events, Featured - Featured Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: A college education is no longer worth it Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Come join us for this free National Debate, in which all participants from across the […] Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! - **Local Focus: Orange County, CA Alliance Sponsored Event - Open to everyone Polarizing conversations can occur even without specific policy issues. This event aims to build skills that help prevent tense conversations from becoming arguments. This event is an adaptation of "Depolarizing Within" but without the political party references. This event teaches the "LAPP Skills": […] | 1 event, Civic Conversations Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. | 8 events, - 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 […] - * Restricted Attendance: This event is open to observers. Participants are those constituents who met in the Sept 27 Common Ground Workshop on Immigration in South Lebanon, Ohio * Local Focus: Southwest Ohio A Braver Angels-moderated conversation with Rep. Greg Landsman and the red and blue participants in the Sept 27 Common Ground Workshop on […] - **Local Focus: Colorado Northern Front Range Monthly Alliance Meeting | 5 events, - Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […] - * Local Focus: Snohomish County and King County Join local Red and Blue-leaning community members to seek common ground on how residents, local government, and law enforcement should respond to illegal immigration and federal enforcement efforts in our region. Participants will be provided with basic background information on the topic and then will engage in […] - * Local Focus: Although largely targeting citizens in northeast Connecticut (Quiet Corner), all are welcome! Note: This event is to be attended in person. About this Event: Build skills to listen, connect, and find common ground across divides. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold […] |
| 6 events, - Local Focus: Greater Houston Area Bringing Houston Together is launching Grounds for Dialogue, a new initiative designed to create a welcoming and safe space for Houstonians from across the political spectrum to share perspectives, build relationships, and strengthen skills to navigate differences. The ongoing series will be introduced as part of Compassion Week in Houston, […] - About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform or abortion. Together participants talk about their […] | 6 events, Local Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […] - Local Focus: Colorado Join us as we welcome Maury Giles, our new Braver Angels CEO, who’ll share our organization’s expanded vision: Courageous Citizenship. This is a chance to exchange ideas on how we can grow and strengthen Braver Angels’ work here in Colorado—and explore how Courageous Citizenship can inspire more civic action across our communities. […] - **Local Focus: Minnesota The holidays, once a time for warmth and connection, have increasingly become battlegrounds for political tension, with close quarters and family gatherings amplifying deep divides. As our political climate grows more toxic, family relationships are becoming unintended casualties—longstanding bonds strained or even severed by heated arguments or uncomfortable silences. Some relatives clash […] | 12 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - - Join us in an afternoon between our regular monthly meetings at BG’s Food Cartel, at 4250 Rose Biggi Ave., Beaverton, to practice depolarizing skills while you converse with your fellow Braver Angels and support local businesses with your patronage (“Bipartisan Cafe” style casual, yet structured, conversations). We plan to repeat this on the second Wednesday […] | 4 events, Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! - 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 side as principled and the other side as self-interested. […] - Join the St. Croix Valley Braver Angels Alliance for our inaugural community meeting for a Meet and Greet with light refreshments and a 90-minute workshop featuring Braver Angels Co-Founder Bill Doherty! This is the perfect opportunity for anyone curious about bridging divides in families, among friends and community members to: * Understand what lies behind […] | 1 event, Civic Conversations Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. | 11 events, - Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […] - Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […] - A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule 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 other political party, […] | 3 events, - * Local Focus: Washtenaw County, MI Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. […] - Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […] - Restricted Attendance: Members of New Garden Friends and other invited persons 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 […] |
| 3 events, - We’ll enjoy: • Light food fare and desserts • A shared viewing of the National Field Call with BA Co-Founder David Lapp presenting from our venue and visiting with us in-person before and after. • Mingling with national BA leaders who have flown in, including Reena Bernards, creator of the Common Ground Workshop. • The […] - The West Suburban Alliance survey results indicate that members want opportunities to engage in meaningful, courageous, and compassionate conversations across the political divide. After dining and socializing 6:30-7 p.m., we will receive articles that reflect different viewpoints on current issues. With structured time for dialogue and reflection, participants will practice and strengthen our capacity to […] - | 6 events, - Local Focus: University of Houston-Downtown and Greater Houston Area 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, let’s get […] - 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 […] - **Local Focus: Colorado 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 […] | 8 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - Come grab a beer and wings with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org - * Local Focus: Wyoming--Sheridan and Johnson Counties 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. […] | 7 events, Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! - Local Focus: Eugene, Springfield, Southern Willamette Valley Have you lost a close family member or friend because of your political differences? Have you stopped talking to someone dear to you because you can’t seem to have a conversation without it getting heated? Have you, yourself, felt shunned by a friend or family member? Are you […] - * Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties - but all are welcome. Join us over pizza to discuss COMMUNITY SAFETY. Registration in advance is necessary only if you need remote access to the meeting over ZOOM. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 2 events, Civic Conversations Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. - For Licensed or Degreed Mental Health Professionals Only The Braver Angels Mental Health Professionals Forum brings together therapists and clinicians from across the political spectrum to explore the intersection of mental health, politics, and social issues. Our mission is to provide a supportive, nonpartisan space for professional dialogue and shared learning—a place where mental health […] | 0 events, | 3 events, - * Local Focus: Colorado “Stories create community, enable us to see through the eyes of other people, and open us to the claims of others.” - Peter Forbes When conversations get tough, one of the most disarming tools I've found for reconnecting with the person across from me is a story. Pausing, taking a breath, […] - WELCOME TO THANKSGIVING VOICES A Braver Faith National Event Sunday, November 23, 2025 Time: 4 PM PT | 5 PM MT | 6 PM CT | 7 PM ET Join us for an evening of gratitude and reflection as we hear from voices representing diverse faith traditions. The webinar will feature four speakers reflecting on the […] - Public discussion online in breakout rooms ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
| 3 events, - The co-authors of this new book will join us to share practical steps for how we can build positive relationships in divided times. We will dig into how we got into our current state of polarization. They don't want to stop there. Instead, they want to provide us with a roadmap on how to mend […] * Local Focus: North Carolina This is a monthly virtual event series hosted by alliances affiliated with Braver Angels of North Carolina. Each event is a relaxed, informal, guided discussion on a topic of general interest. No registration required. We do not meet in December. For more information regarding this month’s event, contact the organizer. […] - * Restricted Attendance: Any Michigan Resident * Local Focus: Michigan ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.orgHow am I going to talk to my family at Thanksgiving dinner? Anyone else having the same thought and looking for help? Join us to talk through some practical tips to take […] | 1 event, - Join us as we enter the holiday season with gratitude and reflection. This month’s meeting offers a welcoming space to share how our faith traditions call us to bring light, peace, and understanding into a divided world. | 1 event, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. | 1 event, Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! | 1 event, Civic Conversations Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. | 0 events, | 0 events, |
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