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| 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, |
| 0 events, | 1 event, - Please join us for an intensive online workshop 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 of those on […] | 0 events, | 2 events, - Please join us for a Braver Politics Training for Homeroom Advisors or people that might want to become Homeroom Advisors. - Local Focus: Colorado 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 […] | 0 events, | 3 events, - Local Focus: Wisconsin BA Wisconsin statewide planning for Braver Politics and volunteer organization - Local Focus: NW Philadelphia PA Community Fair ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org - 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 […] | 0 events, |
| 3 events, - Local Focus: Oxford, OH 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, […] - - When it comes to addressing homelessness, should we be taking a one-size-fits-all approach? Or are there many different approaches that we should adopt? We'll discuss these questions and explore solutions with a politically diverse panel of Americans who have been homeless, or who work on housing issues. We the People's Forum is a Braver Angels […] | 1 event, Featured - Featured ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (Red) is joining Mónica Guzmán (Blue), Braver Angels Director of Digital and Storytelling, in a "fearlessly curious" conversation about Minnesota politics in the spirit of Guzmán's new book, I Never Thought of it That Way. The conversation […] | 2 events, - Restricted Attendance: Must have completed the Citizen Volunteer Orientation E-Course Citizen Volunteer Orientation Part 2 - 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, […] | 2 events, - Join Elizabeth Doll for the Specialized Braver Politics Guide role of Event Trainer. - Restricted Attendance: Residents of Manheim Central School District, PA, and surrounding areas Local Focus: Lancaster County, PA In-Person Watch party and discussion of Braver Angels: Reuniting America (Jim Brown Productions,2019) documentary. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org | 0 events, | 4 events, - Local Focus: Salt Lake CIty Join us for breakfast and conversation with Bill Doherty, co-founder, Braver Angels. He will answer your questions about the value of the BA ethos, and what you can do to get involved in new programs. Meet other folks who are interested in depolarizing America! ** This event is open to […] - 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 […] - 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 […] | 2 events, - Local Focus: focused for local attendance, but open to others joining. 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 […] 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. |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 3 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 […] - Book Discussion: Saving Grace by Kirsten Powers ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org | 1 event,  Featured - Featured 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: The rights of an adult woman take precedence over the rights of a fetus. You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver […] | 1 event, - In-Person Red-Blue Workshop for Michigan Participants 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 […] | 2 events, - 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 […] - Local Focus: Memphis area (including eastern Arkansas and Desoto county, Mississippi) Braver Angels Documentary (Potluck, Watch, and Discuss) | 2 events, - Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members Learn safe and effective ways to communicate liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct. Focus of the workshop: This workshop is for political liberals who are surrounded by conservatives in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. This […] - Local Focus: Kitsap County, WA 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 […] |
| 2 events, - Restricted Attendance: Alaskan residents only 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 […] - Discussion with Jay Van Bavel, co-author of The Power of Us ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org | 3 events, - Restricted Attendance: Current BA member, has attended at least one skills workshop Local Focus: Minnesota members only BA Minnesota Local Alliances Discuss Controversial Ideas in Education Students attend school for many reasons, including to learn about the world, to develop critical thinking, and to hone employable skills. In recent years, schools have struggled to determine […] - Restricted Attendance: Have participated in a Braver Angels workshop Are current dues-paying members Local Focus: Minnesota BA Minnesota Local Alliances Discuss Controversial Ideas in Education. Students attend school for many reasons, including to learn about the world, to develop critical thinking, and to hone employable skills. In recent years, schools have struggled to determine how […] Restricted Attendance: For BA Ambassadors who have completed an Ambassador Orientation Monthly meeting for Braver Angels' Ambassadors | 1 event, - Please join us for our next Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance meeting on Wednesday, May 25, from 7-8pm on Zoom. We will watch and discuss the final video in a YouTube channel series by Prof. Ilana Redstone: Beyond Bigots and Snowflakes. The topic of this video series is viewpoint diversity. | 3 events, Restricted Attendance: Citizen Volunteers Citizen Volunteer Election Team Training - 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: northeast Ohio - Cleveland and Akron surrounding communities Northeast Ohio Alliance Meeting | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 3 events, - Restricted Attendance: Members of Utah State House District 4 (formerly 53) Local Focus: Utah State House District 4 This is a unique Braver Politics Town Hall where two candidates for the Utah State House District 4 have asked to participate as part of their campaign. This event will focus on the issues of growth/development and […] - For May, the Film Club will discuss Dialogue Lab: America (Ideos, 2022), a touching, powerful, and provocative documentary about what happens when 12 Americans across the political spectrum come together in an experiment to listen to one another's views and learn each other's stories about how they became who they are. ** This event is open […] - Braver Angels member meeting with updates on new BA initiatives, Q&A with BA staff- first session is open to all BA members or anyone curious about BA membership. | 2 events, - Restricted Attendance: Restricted (for now) to the Santa Barbara, CA Jewish community Local Focus: Santa Barbara, CA Jewish community Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop […] | 1 event, - Local Focus: State of MN Braver Minnesotans---where everybody can do something!! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org | 0 events, | 3 events, - Restricted Attendance: For residents of Nebraska and Council Bluffs, IA only Local Focus: Nebraska, Council Bluffs Iowa 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 […] - Local Focus: Sonoma County, CA Improve skills for listening to others and expressing your own views on race leading to more productive conversations. About this event Depolarizing Conversations About Race is a new skills workshop for difficult but necessary conversations between White Americans about race and public policy. It seeks to improve the culture of […] - Restricted Attendance: This is a pilot offering for BA Members only. This online workshop focuses on Braver Angels communication skills for people who engage in political conversation on social media. | 0 events, |
