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In a time when it’s easier than ever to retreat into our own circles, what does it actually take to stay in conversation across difference? This month’s Braver Music Network gathering explores a question at the heart of our work: "Have you seen moments where people with shared identities (faith, race, culture, etc.) stayed in […]
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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 […]
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Restricted Attendance: Private Event This on-line discussion is a way to introduce Braver Angels topics to faith communities. |
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* Restricted Attendance: Restricted to residents of StoneRidge Senior Living Community in Mystic, CT Notes: This event is to be attended in person. Address will be given upon registration. 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 […]
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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 […]
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Tampa Bay Braver Angels will host a respectful, solutions‑focused conversation on immigration that welcomes voices from across the political spectrum. Immigration is one of the most important — and often most challenging — issues in our country today. The Tampa Bay Braver Angels Alliance invites you to join us for a community forum where all […] |
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Local Focus: Oregon Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Voters should be required to present a valid identification when casting a ballot. 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 […]
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In a time of deep political polarization, it's easy to fall into the trap of assuming the worst about "the other side." This event invites people from across the political spectrum to come together for an honest, respectful conversation that aims to challenge common stereotypes, uncover shared values, and promote understanding — not conversion. Hosted […]
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Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. […] |
3 events,** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!
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Braver Governance is a Braver Angels initiative that invites Reds, Blues, and Independents to engage major public challenges as citizens first: Learning together, hearing from all sides, and better understanding how the systems around us shape the civic life we share. This hybrid event will explore how money flows through our political system, how it […] |
1 event,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: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. |
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** Local Focus: Chicago and surrounding suburbs 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. […]
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* Local Focus: Greater Houston and Harris County, Texas With so much abundance of resources, why does hunger persist? In a time of rising costs and growing uncertainty, food insecurity continues to affect millions of Americans. Yet, across the political spectrum, people often hold different beliefs about why it happens and what should be done. […]
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Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. […] |
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Local Focus: New York State Join us for a 30-minute file "Majority Rules" presented by UniteNY, followed by a discussion of ideas including nonpartisan primaries, ranked choice voting and more. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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Please join us for an introduction to the Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels Alliance. We will get to know one another, and share our Alliance's purpose, events, and how you can get involved. This meeting is intended for those who are relatively new to Braver Angels, but anyone who would like to learn more about Braver […]
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Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The federal government should increase funding for effective barriers on the southern border and enforcement resources to deport persons who are undocumented. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join […] |
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Is the Red/Blue dichotomy the heart of Braver Angels' success, or is it a limitation we’ve outgrown? Since its founding, Braver Angels has relied on the Red/Blue framework to bring Americans together across the partisan divide. Proponents argue that the framework is a vital tool that ensures viewpoint diversity in all we do--creating structured environments […]
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Note: This workshop will be conducted over two sessions: Part 1: Tuesday, May 5, 6-8 PM Part 2*: Thursday, May 7, 6-8 PM *Attendance at Part 1 is required to attend Part 2. Depolarizing Within Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too […]
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Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The US should prioritize domestic interests over international leadership. 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, where participants from across the ideological […] |
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6 events,** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!
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Local Focus: Glen Lake MI Area, Leelanau County, Benzie County Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we […]
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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 […] |
1 event,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: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. |
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You are invited to join the Ames Braver Angels Alliance for a thoughtful and respectful community discussion. Location: Ames Public Library – Board Room Date: May 9, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Central Time) Topic: Who Gets to Be a Citizen? The Supreme Court Must Decide. For over 150 years, the 14th Amendment […] ** Local Focus: Tarrant County and the surrounding area Join us in person or by Zoom for our 2026 Kick-off Meeting! Location Details: Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76109 Note: Look for the Braver Angels signage at the WEST entrance of the campus. If interested in joining via Zoom: https://zoom.braverangels.org/5709 Email tarrant-county@braverangels.org […] |
1 event,Local Focus: Baton Rouge, LA Each month, the Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance meets to take on topics of local interesting, including invited guests, debates, and workshops. Previous topics have included immigration, tourism, LA GATOR vouchers, and depolarization. In some months, the meeting may move to a different Sunday based on holidays, such as Mother's […] |
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Phoenix Alliance meeting: Discussion of Constituent Conversation with Rep. Greg Stanton
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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 […]
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When the Conversation Hits a Nerve…Don’t Take The Bait! YOU Can Lead the Conversation OR Watch It Implode At the next Cincinnati Braver Angels Alliance gathering, we’ll tackle the moment we all know too well: - When your chest tightens. - Your patience thins. - You’re backed into a corner. - Do you shut down […] |
5 events,* Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield and surroundings, Oregon We will divide into pairs and have three, 20-minute, topic-focused conversations, followed by unstructured social time. Find your Braver Angels hosts at an outside table with BA posters.
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Note: This event is to be attended in person. Join us on May 12 and learn essential skills for communicating across differences and finding common ground with respect and a bit of fun. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see […]
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4 events,Join us at this monthly gathering where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host with your patronage. This event is open to everyone and there is no registration needed, simply show up! […] Local Focus: Portland, Oregon Monthly Discussion Meeting for Braver Angels Portland Metro ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org Join Idaho Braver Angels for our monthly state-wide meeting to learn about activities, get to know others in Idaho working on depolarization, and practice skills in speaking and listening according to Braver Angels principles. The meeting program lasts an hour with an optional 30 minutes of additional hang out time |
2 events,** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!
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Join SWFL Braver Angels for our monthly Membership & Information Session on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM EST at Temple Beth-El in Fort Myers. This gathering is a welcoming space to build relationships, share ideas, and help shape local Braver Angels programming, workshops, and initiatives rooted in courageous citizenship. |
1 event,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: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. |
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As Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will help you develop a short, clear and memorable way to talk about Braver […] * Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members only Monthly office hours to ask Elizabeth Doll and other Braver Politics volunteers your questions and connect about what work is ongoing.
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NOTE: While this free event is being organized from California, it is open nationwide to anyone who is interested in attending a short online workshop. About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When […] |
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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 […]
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Braver Angels Member and Community Appreciation Reception
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Immigration Discussion will focus on concerns and values ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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* Local Focus: Sarasota/Manatee Counties 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 […] |
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Braver Angels Eagle: Bridging Divides Through Conversation Join your neighbors for a 90-minute dialogue event bringing together diverse political perspectives for constructive conversation about issues that matter to our community. What to Expect: You'll rotate through small-group discussions at 3 different tables, each focused on a timely topic: State vs. Federal Approach to Contentious Issues […]
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Come participate in a moderated, civil discussion on the polarizing subject of Abortion. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is one of the most debated and polarizing institutions in American public life today. For some, it represents the rule of law and national sovereignty. For others, it raises urgent concerns about civil liberties, humanitarian treatment, and government accountability. How do we talk about an issue like this—across real differences—without […] |
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** Restricted Attendance: ASPEC Members Only ** Local Focus: St. Petersburg, FL Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses […]
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* Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels Members only Braver Education Liaison Training Session 1 We welcome anyone interested in helping support the Braver Education work - with universities, teens, parents, administrators, teachers, and youth organizations. Come learn how to handle requests and to bring BA events to these stakeholders. Help us meet the demand for our […] Local Focus: DC Metro Area Restricted Attendance: Must be members or have attended at least one in person meeting. |
1 event,** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! |
2 events,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: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. Join us at our monthly gathering in Salem – "Coffee Talks". This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host, Ike Box Café, with your patronage. This event […] |
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Braver Angels’ leader and our National Ambassador, John Wood Jr. is coming to Santa Barbara! Come see him in person as he articulates Braver Angels renewed vision and mission as only he can do. With our new CEO Maury Giles at the helm, Braver Angels is embarking on a new era with clarity of purpose […] |
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1 event,* 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. […] |
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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 […] |
1 event,Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
3 events,** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! * Local focus: Oregon - Eugene/Springfield and surrounding area These monthly sharing circles are meant to help people in Eugene/Springfield and the surrounding area to meet and discuss differing political perspectives in ways that helps both sides see more to the story and understand each other better. The evening may include an educational component geared […]
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Do you want to bring a Braver Angels Debate to your Alliance? It's not as hard as it seems -- but there's one thing you'll want to put extra time into, and that's your resolution. In this online workshop, the Braver Angels Debate Team will help you ensure your resolution is about a question that […] |
1 event,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: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. |
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* Local Focus: Maryland 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 […]
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**Local Focus: Southern California Join us for Episode 2 of Bridging the Gap! If you enjoyed Episode 1, you’ll love Episode 2! If you missed Episode 1, no worries… we’ll show the Episode 1 trailer to catch you up! In Episode 2 of Bridging the Gap, Director/Democrat Dave Rosenberg and Producer/Republican Susan Gorrell leave the […]
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About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United States. 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 […] |
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