Local Focus: Mississippi 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 […]
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| 0 events, | 1 event, - | 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." EventBrite registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apf-reforms-to-foster-bipartisanship-and-civility-in-congress-tickets-156016003065?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch A special edition of America's Public Forum, co-hosted by the National Institute for Civil Discourse and […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 4 events, - Local Focus: Hope to recruit Arkansas participants first; if not enough from AR we will open it up nationally. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org About this Event A forum to discuss your own viewpoint ,without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding […] - The Common Sense Party of California was established in 2019 to offer a political home for California voters who are dissatisfied with the polarization of existing political parties and one-party government in California. We are excited to offer a conversation with Tom Campbell, a former California Congressman and the founder of the Common Sense Party […] - Restricted Attendance: For WAVE and Better Angels Members 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: […] | 0 events, |
| 2 events, - An online, participatory citizen discussion with their political representatives Local Focus: New Hampshire ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org - How can we reduce the influence of money in politics? "No Ballot, No Buck" is a policy proposal by Bill Fry, a Tea Party leader and small businessman from Blanchester, Ohio, that aims to do exactly that. The idea, proposed as a constitutional amendment, is simple but radical: if you can't vote for a candidate, […] | 2 events, - - Local Focus: The Dakotas Alliance but others are welcome 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 […] | 2 events, Featured - Featured ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org "The Undocumented Americans" by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • One of the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard reveals the hidden lives of her fellow undocumented Americans in this deeply personal and groundbreaking portrait of a […] ** 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, - Local Focus: Utah residents only 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 […] | 1 event, - A special edition of America's Public Forum, co-hosted by American Purpose and Braver Angels. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apf-the-case-for-truth-knowledge-and-politics-in-modern-america-tickets-158827941649?aff=ebdssbeac Join American Purpose and Braver Angels for a special edition of America's Public Forum, where American Purpose Editorial Board member Craig Kennedy will interview author Jonathan Rauch on his new book, The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth. Rauch has been a thoughtful voice in journalism for […] | 4 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 […] - 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 […] - Local Focus: Kentucky ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org 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, […] | 3 events, - In our politically polarized times, we may not always want to interact with those who have different viewpoints from ours. Join a Braver Angels Town Hall with Citizens Climate Lobby in which progressives/liberals will hear from a diverse panel of conservatives and learn to appreciate common ground. You will leave with an understanding that bipartisanship […] - This workshop is for Reds only/political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. The idea for the workshop came from conversations with individuals who said they are looking for safe and effective ways to communicate their conservative values and beliefs in environments where […] - Depolarizing Conversations About Race (WA – Western Washington Alliance/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church) Depolarizing Conversations About Race (WA – Western Washington Alliance/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church) Depolarizing Conversations About Race (Everyone is Welcome) Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such […] |
| 2 events, 1:1 Conversation Across Generations We are seeking 18-30 year olds to participate in a brand new Braver Angels 1:1 conversation experience: Conversation Across Generations. They will be paired with 61+ year olds, and engage in two structured, one-hour conversations at dates and times of their own choosing. Read the 1:1 Conversation Across Generations conversation guide, and sign up to […] - Stephanie Samuels is a psychotherapist who works exclusively with police officers, and founder of Copline, a hotline for police officers experiencing anything from a bad day to a full blown mental health crisis. Join Braver Angels in New York and New Jersey for her talk on what draws police officers to the law enforcement profession, […] | 2 events, - ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org This is an in-person documentary viewing and discussion being held in Grand Junction, Colorado to introduce the local community to Braver Angels. Braver Angels: Reuniting America shows how the organization (originally known as Better Angels) began working to reduce political […] - 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: We should change our election system to Ranked Choice Voting. This 1-minute video explains how ranked choice voting works: https://youtu.be/oHRPMJmzBBw You probably […] | 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." Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apf-the-ubiquitous-presidency-and-our-modern-media-environment-tickets-158851626491?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch The American Presidency has for a long time been, to quote a former holder of that office, […] | 2 events, - Local Focus: West North Central Region 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 of ideas. Goals: To […] - 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: Citizens threatening violent resistance against oppression is a crucial check and balance in the American political system. You probably haven’t experienced anything […] | 0 events, | 2 events, Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and […] - 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, - We are seeking 18-30 year olds to participate in a brand new Braver Angels 1:1 conversation experience: Conversation Across Generations. They will be paired with 61+ year olds, and engage in two structured, one-hour conversations at times of their own choosing. Thus, these conversations may not end up taking place on June 20, but rather […] |
| 1 event, - Local Focus: Pittsburgh, PA 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 […] | 2 events, Restricted Attendance: Members who have attended an Ambassador Orientation. - ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. About this event We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to […] | 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. ** […] - Local Focus: Tompkins County, NY For our first event we will get to know each other and talk about what life events shaped our political leanings. The instructions and signup link is at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c45a5a92fa1f4cf8-introductions - ** 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." Registration link- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apf-on-manners-morals-and-history-the-work-of-gertrude-himmelfarb-tickets-158855496065 In our present American era, which sometimes seems radically secular and even post-moral, and defined by […] | 1 event, - First Alliance Meeting - To discuss mission, activities and future meetings | 1 event, - A special edition of America's Public Forum, co-hosted by American Purpose and Braver Angels. Eventbrite registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/americas-public-forum-how-divided-is-the-us-supreme-court-tickets-160077563301?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch Join American Purpose and Braver Angels for a special edition of America's Public Forum, where publisher and author Robert Asahina will discuss, with experienced lawyer and legal scholar Edward W. Warren, the appearances and realities of division and polarization, pragmatism and principle, compromise and collaboration, […] | 5 events, - Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Election Integrity. 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 connection to the […] - Local Focus: Cincinnati area 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 […] - Local Focus: Event is In-Person in Corona del Mar CA, Address provided upon registration. Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans […] | 3 events, - Restricted Attendance: Only for BAACNC members and invited guests This event will bring together a diverse group of conservative and liberal grandparents and youth to - 1. Look for common ground. What do we worry about and what are our hopes when we think about the future? How might grandparents and youth across our communities, […] - 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 […] - Learn how to become an official Braver Angels Ambassador. About this event Being a BA Ambassador involves speaking publicly (socially distanced or virtually) to organizations such as local civic groups, colleges, and communities of faith about Braver Angels and depolarization. Other outreach options such as writing op-eds are available. Learn how to be a truly […] |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 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." event registration link -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apf-race-rights-and-black-america-ft-rakim-brooks-and-coleman-hughes-tickets-159909380261 What are the major narratives American society tells itself about race in general, and […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |