Local Focus: Alaska Alaskans who participated in and observed the March RED-BLUE workshop for Alaska and Hawaii will discuss their experiences and next steps. ALL ARE WELCOME, especially if you were not able to join the Red-Blue event. This is a great way to learn about the Braver Angels approach to bridging divides.
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!
Calendar of Events
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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, - - ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Who are “You” on social media? Is it the same person you are in real life and in person? […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 3 events, - How did Braver Angels get started in depolarizing America? View this documentary to see how ordinary people can begin breaking down barriers. - 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 why family differences over […] - An interfaith Braver Angels celebrating the Jewish holiday of Passover, where people of various backgrounds reflect on the traditions. | 0 events, |
| 1 event, - Local Focus: Arkansas focus, but topic relates to other audiences across the country. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org Members of the Arkansas media will discuss their views about the media and its influence on political polarization, followed by a Q & A. The panel, moderated […] | 1 event, - Just Us - An American Conversation by Claudia Rankine ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org Braver Angels book discussion. | 2 events, - Local Focus: Finger Lakes NY area Braver Angels Documentary Screening Party -- with scripted content https://braverangels.org/what-we-do-v1/documentary/ - ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." It has been clear for some time, that the major American political parties of our time, the Democrats and […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 4 events, - Restricted Attendance: Completion of a previous Braver Angels skills workshop Local Focus: Carroll, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Frederick, Montgomery Counties, MD ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Election Reform. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of […] - 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 […] - 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 […] | 2 events, - 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 Restricted Attendance: by invitation through the CT alliance Local Focus: Connecticut Resolved: Social media should be regulated. You probably haven’t experienced anything like […] About this Event Description All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK Join us for a free two-part intensive online 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 thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather […] |
| 0 events, | 2 events, - There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […] - Alliance biweekly meeting - 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Local Focus: Madison, WI | 1 event, ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Check back often for the subject and registration link for this week's forum. Thank you. | 1 event, - Join Braver Angels Thurs April 15 @ 8 pm EST to experience a debate on the topic: “Resolved: Deficit Spending is a Major Risk to the US Economy.” | 0 events, | 2 events, - Local Focus: San Francisco, CA 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 […] - Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Social Media: Censorship and Free Speech. 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 […] | 4 events, - Restricted Attendance: Open to Moorestown, NJ residents Local Focus: Moorestown, NJ Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the […] - 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: America should strictly implement border security and enforce current laws in order to ameliorate the present immigration crisis. You probably haven’t experienced […] About this Event Description All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK Join us for a free two-part intensive online 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 thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather […] |
| 2 events, - There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […] - Local Focus: Racine, WI, but open There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for […] | 4 events, - Watch the Braver Angels Documentary beforehand, then join us over lunch to discuss it. All are welcome, especially Nebraskans! View the documentary at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6kZpN5T3lU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6kZpN5T3lU - Restricted Attendance: Only Minnesota Braver Angels Local Focus: Minnesota ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org - Restricted Attendance: Closed to this parish - Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having […] | 2 events, - ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, "America's Public Forum." Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/americas-public-forum-can-art-philosophy-and-beauty-heal-our-divides-tickets-150980192821 Can art, philosophy, and beauty heal our divides? We hear a lot about the culture wars. […] - ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org | 1 event, - Restricted Attendance: Priority for membership of the Spring College for Older Adults, Reynolds Homestead / Virginia Tech, then VA Braver Angels members/subscribers Local Focus: Virginia 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 […] | 0 events, | 4 events, - Local Focus: Minnesota ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online 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 thinking, clarify […] Local Focus: Florida About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online 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 thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and […] - 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 […] | 1 event, - 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 why family differences over […] |
| 1 event, - THEM Why We Hate Each Other--and How to Heal Join a moderated discussion of Ben Sasse's with Braver Angels Joint States/WY Tribune Eagle. | 2 events, Restricted Attendance: Members who have attended an Ambassador Orientation. - Starring Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell, The Best of Enemies (2018) embodies Braver Angels principles of listening to and learning about the other side, in its case using the "charrette" process to bring both sides together. https://youtu.be/eKM6fSTs-A0 | 4 events, New and Prospective Organizer Orientation Meeting This meeting is for new and prospective organizers and takes place on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm EST. At the orientations, we explain the responsibilities and rewards of being an organizer, answer questions, and show newcomers how to navigate the website to access helpful resources. ** […] - 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 […] - Love Your Enemies - How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt by Arthur C. Brooks Local Focus: Burnsville, MN Join a moderated discussion of Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from Our Culture of Contempt (2019) by Arthur Brooks. | 0 events, | 1 event, - Restricted Attendance: Prior participation in a Braver Angels workshop (ie, Red-Blue Workshop, Skills for Bridging the Divide, Families & Politics, or Depolarizing Within) Local Focus: WA State Reflect and Respond (WA - Braver Angels Greater Seattle/Everett Area, Washington) | 4 events, Local Focus: Florida About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online 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 thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and […] - There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. This workshop is for red-leaning folks (i.e, people who lean conservative philosophically or tend to vote for Republicans) who are interested in having better conversations with people on the other side […] - There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. This workshop is for blue-leaning folks (i.e, people who lean liberal or progressive philosophically or tend to vote for Democrats) who are interested in having better conversations with people on the […] | 4 events, - Restricted Attendance: Residents of Moorestown, NJ Local Focus: Moorestown, NJ Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing […] - 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 […] Local Focus: DC Metro region All are welcome to attend. About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online 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 thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through […] |