Events calendar
Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
Events
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Local Focus: Pensacola, FL Join the newly forming Pensacola Alliance for a discussion entitled How Do We Think? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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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! |
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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Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: America needs a third Founding 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 spectrum will have the […] |
6 events,** Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties Practice your depolarizing conversation skills in a Braver Angels casual meet-up, while supporting local businesses. Look for our signs at one of the picnic tables (we will be outside, so be prepared for the weather). 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 |
4 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: Linn County and Benton County, Oregon The Declaration of Independence was written 250 years ago. We are already familiar with the “truths held to be self-evident” specified in that founding document. Yet when revisiting the Declaration, we are often surprised to be reminded that much the text is a list of specific […]
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As America approaches its 250th birthday, the United States Declaration of Independence still sparks big questions: What does liberty require? What does equality mean? Who decides what “the pursuit of happiness” looks like in a divided nation? This 90-minute Braver Angels session invites participants to revisit the Declaration not as a relic behind museum glass, […] |
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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Good Food, Good Conversation, New People Join neighbors for a sharing of food and personal observations on the meaning of July 4th 1776, today—250 years later. Not a history lecture, nor a debate. Agreements are not sought. Sharing, listening and understanding are sought. Old time community gathering. Small group guided discussions with large group sharing—and […]
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Truth or Tribe? "Why Good People See the Same Facts and Reach Different Conclusions" This discussion explores how experiences, relationships, emotions, moral values, trust, culture, and human nature shape the way we see the world. Drawing from Jonathan Haidt, Robert Sapolsky, books "The Righteous Mind" and "Behave" Braver Angels principle of hearing the biography before […] |
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Presenting the Braver Angels approach to depolarization.
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Local Focus: Colorado 6th Annual Picnic of the Denver Braver Angels Alliance ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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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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2 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 […]
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This meeting will feature a visit from Craig Latimer, Supervisor of Elections for Hillsborough County. Bring your questions about voter registration, voting safety and security or any other relevant issue that you may have. Let's practice our Disagreeing Better skills and have a respectful, courageous, and enlightening dialogue! ** This event is open to the […] |
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Braver Education Liaison Training Session 2: We welcome anyone interested in helping support the Braver Education work - with universities, teens, parents, administrators, teachers, and youth organizations. Come learn how […]
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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 […] |
4 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 us over pizza to discuss: Is there room for actions of resistance and bridging at the same time? As well as hearing reports back from the convention in Philadelphia […]
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BA NH Alliance Monthly Discussion Topic: Ask-Me-Anything with the alliance members who attended the 2026 BA National Convention in Philadelphia Please see https://nh.braverangels.org/alliance-events ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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.
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An engaging, interactive & thought-provoking introduction to Braver Angels. Come prepared to meet new friends and explore viewpoints on a variety of issues. ** This event is open to the […] |
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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 […] * 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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As our country gets lost in news bubbles and political silos, do you suspect there must be a better way to talk about hard problems than to stage a fight about them? Braver Conversations use a Parliamentary model to explore—rather than debate—questions people care about. It’s not a contest; there’s no up-or-down vote on a […] |
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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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In this session we will examine multiple sources of polarization and describe how polarization has affected the country and our faith community. We will work to identify particularly significant aspects of these issues that face individuals and the church. The session will also provide a framework for how we can overcome polarization and see each […] |
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* Local Focus: Middle of the CA Central Coast Welcome to Braver Angels: Becoming a Courageous Citizen ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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Join us for an evening of friendly conversation with BA members and friends in the DMV.
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Local Focus: Greater Houston Area The Declaration of Independence at 250: Encountering America’s Founding Text As America marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Braver Angels invites you to spend an evening in thoughtful conversation with one of the most influential documents in American history. The Declaration is familiar to most of us. […] |
3 events,Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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Where in the huge, confusing media landscape do we find information we can trust? What voices should we listen to? How do we know we're getting the truth? As our country gets lost in news bubbles and political silos, do you suspect there must be a better way to talk about hard problems than to […]
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Local Focus: Benton and Linn Counties, Oregon Join us for our July alliance meeting. This month we'll engage in 1-on-1 conversations discussing The Golden Rule. |
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 […]
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COURAGEOUS POLITICAL CONVERSATIONS - ENGAGING THOSE WITH WHOM WE DISAGREE. Skill building for difficult conversations with those we disagree with, the Braver Angels Way. ** This event is open to […] |
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 […] |
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* Local Focus: Kittitas County, WA Grab a coffee at D&M, bring a chair and join us for an informal get together of Braver Angels in Kittitas County. Meet new folks and share what you'd like to see Braver Angels accomplish in Central Washington.
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* Restricted Attendance: Limit of 21 (though maybe we'll take more) Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. Attend Depolarizing Ourselves to learn how YOU and the conversations you have with people you agree with might be contributing to our polarized times. Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins […]
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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 […] |
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Immigration: A Great Dilemma of Our Time Local Focus: Orange County, CA Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The United States should be an Immigration leader in protecting refugees and asylum seekers. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and […]
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Restricted Attendance: Attendance is limited to 40 people. To ensure a balance of viewpoints, we ask that people pre-register and share their political leanings in advance. A moderated conversation on immigration in which everyone has a chance to express their honest opinions in a respectful manner and be heard. |
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Personal history of the 250th July 4th event. What did you do, meaning of the day for you, personal thoughts and experiences. What can we do in our communities to lead to another 250 years? What issues are important to you right now? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests […]
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Restricted Attendance: You need to have taken at least one Braver Angels skills course, in person, online or ecourse Join fellow Braver Angels members in a small group setting to discuss challenging situations you've encountered. Share your experiences, reflect together, and strengthen your Braver Angels skills through peer learning.The event is carefully and kindly moderated. […]
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Join Colorado Springs Councilmembers, along with city staff, for a Braver Angels-facilitated town hall on Monday, July 27, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Library 21c (1175 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920) City leaders invite residents to engage in conversations and work together toward solutions in our community. Facilitated by trained Braver Angels moderators, […] |
1 event,This event shows us how to look at our own attitudes towards the political “other,” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing and for constructively intervening in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […] |
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We're excited to launch a new Braver Angels satellite in Pierce County, led by Puyallup Mayor Ned Witting. Through workshops, discussions, debates, community outreach, and social gatherings, the satellite will create opportunities for people of all political perspectives to engage one another with curiosity, respect, and goodwill. Whether you're interested in getting involved or simply […] |
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Presenting the Braver Angels approach to fixing our broken politics ** 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! |
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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