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| 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, |
| 0 events, | 1 event, - 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 debating. Schedule In […] | 1 event, - 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, […] | 1 event, Restricted Attendance: Citizen Volunteers Citizen Volunteer Election Team Training | 1 event, Identifying your elected officials and candidates and making first contact. | 3 events, - Please join us for an intensive 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. Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs of those on the other side of the political divide. To seek out areas of common ground […] - Restricted Attendance: Registration required Local Focus: Nashville, TN, area About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive 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 […] - Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Moving Forward on the Abortion Issue. 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 […] | 0 events, |
| 1 event, Featured - Featured Two brothers grew up in West Virginia... Kevin McCoy stayed. He now works in the coal industry and leans conservative. Brandon McCoy graduated from Marshall University and eventually moved to Portland, Oregon. He now works in the arts and leans further to the left than his brother. But both view themselves as rednecks and love […] | 1 event, 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 […] | 3 events, - There’s an old saying that two subjects you should never bring up in polite conversation are religion and politics. But many people’s religious backgrounds and their political views are related, and some of the biggest issues in politics today have religious dimensions. Can exploring religion in polite conversation help us bridge political divides? This 90-minute […] - "Quality of Life" is the intangible frequently used to describe what makes our community more or less desirable. In this alliance discussion, we'll talk about our individual values and concerns related to life in the city. We'll exchange suggestions for improvement. The goal is to reach a better understanding of what makes us to tick, […] | 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 Resolved: Unions do workers more harm than good. You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, […] | 0 events, | 3 events, - 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 […] - 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: Must have completed Part 1 E-Course Orientation Join other Citizen Volunteers to learn details about training! | 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. |
| 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. Local Focus: Greater Susquehanna Valley, Pennsylvania About this Event Resolved: People in the country illegally should not have the same privileges as citizens. You probably haven’t […] - How are Minnesota Braver Angels sharing depolarizing communication skills with public officials? You can help. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org | 1 event, - The Western WA Braver Angels Alliance is excited to welcome Monica Guzman for a special Braver Angels in-person event! Monica will facilitate a workshop based on her new book, I Never Thought of It That Way; How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. She will lead attendees through exercises that will help […] | 0 events, | 2 events, Restricted Attendance: Citizen Volunteers Citizen Volunteer Election Team Training - Book discussion, Seeing the Unseen by Mark Beckwith ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org | 1 event, Identifying your elected officials and candidates and making first contact. | 4 events, - Restricted Attendance: For Braver Angels members who are already enrolled in the Ambassador Program Braver Angels Ambassadors - join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you develop a clear, concise, and memorable way to talk about Braver Angels with media, potential partners, and prospective Braver Angels members. Instructor Lorraine Howell retired at the […] - 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 you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […] - 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, | 2 events, - Deliberative Town Hall - Presentation by election officials from Wyoming and Montana with audience participation. An issue-focused discussion among citizens and public officials, centered on citizen deliberations. About this event Ordinary citizens’ trust in their leaders has eroded in recent years, as has the ability of everyone to talk constructively across political differences. Common Ground […] Restricted Attendance: For BA Ambassadors who have completed an Ambassador Orientation Monthly meeting for Braver Angels' Ambassadors | 2 events, - Local Focus: West Virginia Our June meeting will be a planning session for our upcoming Deliberative Townhall meeting is to discuss voting access and security in West Virginia elections. Mixed small groups of "Reds" and "Blues" will discuss these issues from their perspectives, looking for areas of agreement. Current and/or prior elected officials will join […] | 1 event, - Featuring media personalities such as Larry Elder and Candace Owens, ministers, civil rights activists, veterans, and a self-employed plumber, Uncle Tom explores their personal journeys navigating the world as one of America’s most misunderstood political and cultural groups: The American Black Conservative. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
