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| 0 events, | 3 events, - Restricted Attendance: workshop for students and staff of the University of Northwestern 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 […] - This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. This workshop is a free event brought to you […] - Together with director Raed Gilliam, we will discuss Common Grounds, a documentary created by University of Virginia students where conservative and liberal students talk about the legacy of Thomas Jefferson, Cancel Culture, and whether hate speech should be protected. All welcome, especially college students! https://youtu.be/lOc9izbId8g ** This event is open to the media upon approval. […] | 1 event, - Please join us for our next Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance meeting on Wednesday, March 30 from 7-8pm on Zoom. We will watch and discuss the fourth videos in a YouTube channel series by Prof. Ilana Redstone: Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes. The topic of this video is viewpoint diversity. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDBD1QdLvr8CiEL7-vyWdyB7s9lc7Nsrl | 1 event, - 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 The goal of public schools is to be a public good, but what does that mean in America today? Is there a shared […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 1 event, - Restricted Attendance: BA Members who have attended at least on BA workshop Local Focus: BA members living in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District Minnesota 3rd Congressional District Local Alliances: Media and Polarization In this Zoom meeting, we will discuss: How does the media impact you, your friends, and your family? Over the last 50 years, our […] | 1 event, - Join a moderated discussion of a book chosen specially by our Braver Angels library team. About this event An Economic Agenda for a Divided Nation by Isabel Sawhill (Credit: Yale Press) Join us for our online book discussion. This month, we will be discussing The Forgotten Americans by Isabel Sawhill which discusses ideas for helping […] | 2 events,  Featured - Featured Is higher education a bridge or barrier for America's working class? For years, many Americans saw a college degree as the golden ticket to economic stability. But more and more Americans are wondering: Is the price of that ticket too high for many working-class Americans? Have college degrees become overrated? Is our system of higher […] - 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 Does punishment work to reduce crime? If it could, does our system do it so poorly that it is ineffective or leads to […] | 0 events, | 2 events, - Local Focus: Nebraska 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 […] - Local Focus: Wisconsin About this Event Description 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 […] | 1 event, - Restricted Attendance: Restricted to YouthServe, Birmingham, AL Local Focus: YouthServe, Birmingham, Alabama teens only Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on How sex education should be taught in high school? The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a […] |
| 0 events, | 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 Local Focus: Minnesota Resolved: Minnesota should amend its constitution to provide that the state has a paramount duty to ensure a quality public education to […] Local Focus: Washington State A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State. Have you ever told someone about Braver Angels and they seem pretty interested until you suggest a 4-hour workshop on a Saturday? Well, we have just the thing for you… Join us for an informal meet and greet and […] | 2 events, - Restricted Attendance: Restricted to those already on our Braver Angels Memphis area email list who have already completed previous Braver Angel activity and are interested in organizing a Braver Angels local event. Local Focus: Memphis area, TN (includes 25 mile radius extending into Mississippi and Arkansas) We will consider the available options for Braver Angels […] - Local Focus: Connecticut New to Braver Angels? Curious about what the Connecticut Alliance is up to? Already a member, but wanting to put your talents and interests to work as a volunteer? Bring your questions, ideas, and enthusiasm to our brief info session (repeated regularly). Hear about upcoming events and activities, connect with volunteer opportunities, […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, Members of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art. |
| 1 event, - An insider briefing for Illinois citizens and Congressional candidates about fixing the toxic divide & partnering for decency in politics. This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels as part of our mission to depolarize America. Braver Angels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We invite you to consider a gift to Braver […] | 0 events, | 1 event, - A free online town hall to discuss how social media affects our polarized democracy, for better or for worse. Keynote remarks by the progressive Joan Blades and the conservative John Gable, to be followed by small group conversations and Q&A. All are welcome! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: […] | 3 events, - I Never Thought Of It That Way - A Fearlessly Curious Conversation Across Urban and Rural Divides Join us for this very special event with guests Monica Guzman and Jim Walls for a bridge building conversation centered around their life experiences working across partisan divides. This will be both a book and film discussion inspired […] - The Greater Minneapolis Alliance will discuss Divided We Fall: Unity Without Tragedy. The 2020 film documents meetings of conservatives and liberals in Chicago and Massachusetts to discuss their differences and common values. - Whom can you trust? What about when it’s your health and possibly your life in the balance? Who decides and how do they make those decisions? For the past two years we have been in the grip of a pandemic that has changed our lives in many ways. Far-reaching decisions have been made by public […] | 0 events, | 3 events, - Local Focus: In-person event in Southern California Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on How to Teach the History of Racism in Public Schools . 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, […] - 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 better understand the experiences and beliefs […] - Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are often dysfunctional and judgmental, 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 removing statues. Conversations flare up and […] | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 4 events, - About this Event Description 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 […] - - Restricted Attendance: Current BA member, has attended at least one skills workshop Local Focus: Minnesota members only BA Minnesota Local Alliances Discuss Gerrymandering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org | 2 events, - Our goal is to understand Haidt's framework that explains why Conservatives and Liberals think the way they do about different issues. Join us as we view together Haidt’s 18-minute TED Talk and then discuss what rings true. - Please join us for our next Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance meeting on Wednesday, April 27, from 7-8pm on Zoom. We will watch and discuss the fifth video in a YouTube channel series by Prof. Ilana Redstone: Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes. The topic of this video series is viewpoint diversity. This workshop is a free […] | 2 events, - Restricted Attendance: Restricted to BA Members who are residence of Illinois Local Focus: Illinois About this event In the spirit of depolarizing our community and bringing people together, the Braver Angels Illinois Zoom Alliance invites you to Walk a Mile in My News. This exciting experience pairs Blue-leaning and Red-leaning individuals for a two-week journey […] - Our April Film Club selection is Poverty, Inc, 2014, a thought-provoking documentary that discusses the negative impact of well-meaning international charities on the people in developing countries. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org | 0 events, | 3 events, - Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Please join us for an intensive in-person 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 better understand […] - Local Focus: San Francisco Bay Area Many of us are ready for in-person face time. Join us for our first face-to-face event in over 2 years! This will be a purely social event - no politics. Get to know someone on the other political side in a lovely outdoor setting. We will be meeting at […] - Restricted Attendance: This is restricted to anyone that wants to see the draft IP version of RB1 This is a test event of the In Person version of RB1 - use of the ERF, Spawning, Eventbrite, and Calendar. Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and […] | 0 events, |
