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Restricted Attendance: UNW 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 […]
Local Focus: Connecticut Description: Please join us for this special online Braver Politics event, "Moving Beyond Polarization: Making Politics Work." Braver Angels Co-Founder Bill Doherty will moderated a unique discussion between Connecticut State Representatives Stephen Harding and Cristin McCarthy Vahey, demonstrating how two elected officials—one red, one blue—can communicate across differences and bridge the political divide. […]
Mar-a-Lago Investigation - Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Mar-a-Lago Investigation" Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced […]
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 […]
Restricted Attendance: Must have completed Part 1 Orientation
Restricted Attendance: Members of Mothers Against Gregg Abbott 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: […]
It's almost two years since one of the most controversial elections in American history, with the highest voter turnout in a very long time. In many states, re-evaluation of voting processes are on-going, after questions about ballot access or possible fraud. As we come up to the next general election, we want to hear what […]
Documentary Discussion: The Social Dilemma Restricted Attendance: Please watch the film on your own in advance. It is available on Netflix. We will NOT be watching the film during the event.
Local Focus: Connecticut Learn about how citizens and elected officials from across the political spectrum are coming together to bridge the partisan divide, and how you can help too. Bring your questions and enthusiasm. Feel free to join us for Part 1 and/or Part 2, based on your interest: 7:00PM ET — Part 1: For […]
Interested in supporting Braver Angels with a written message, but not sure where to start. This training opportunity is for you. Melinda Voss, an experienced journalist and PR specialist, will provide tips for introductions that draw readers in, how to organize your thoughts, and how to get published. ** This event is open to the […]
Local Focus: Northern California Restricted Attendance: California Residents Only Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on <Ensuring Trustworthy California Elections>. 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 […]
This online workshop focuses on Braver Angels communication skills for people who engage in political conversation on social media. About this event The Need: Social Media posts are often highly polarizing. Skills for Social Media is an online workshop designed to improve the culture of posts and conversations in social media and provide a constructive […]
Local Focus: State of New Hampshire Forum to offer perspectives and/or personal stories about NH abortion policy. About this event Roe v Wade Overturned: NH Speaks offers an opportunity for residents of NH to share their opinions, stories and/or their perspectives on the recent SCOTUS decision and NH policy around abortion. The forum will be […]
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 […]
Is school choice is the best hope for improving our entire education system? Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels Thurs Sept 22 @ 8 pm EST for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: School choice is the best hope for improving our entire education system.." Come join us for […]
Restricted Attendance: People that have completed Part 1 Orientation
Local Focus: San Francisco Bay Area Much of our polarization may be the result of our news sources, what we consider misinformation or fake news, and the difficulty of separating facts or truth from opinion. This can leave us hunkering down in our own media silos or echo chambers, resulting in limited dialogue and few […]
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 […]
Building Bridges Maine Forum with Senator Collins and Senator King Maine’s US Senators will share their thoughts on some/all of the following questions Though many see Congress as failing in its job to legislate, there have been some successes of late.......what is it about how Congress works (or doesn't work) these days that allows for […]
Restricted Attendance: Braver Angel Members who live in the state of Minnesota Local Focus: Braver Angel Members who live in the state of Minnesota Therapist and author Steven Stosny, in an article for Psychology Today, coined the phrase “election stress disorder” or ESD – a kind of takeover of the adult, rational brain by the […]
We will not be having our own Deliberative Townhall as originally planned but we will be watching one from New Hampshire instead! Please join us to learn about voting access and security.
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 WA Statewide Climate Change Debate You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, where competing candidates […]
This month we will discuss The Armor of Light (87 min., 2015, Fork Films), a documentary about two Evangelical Christians who question whether being pro-gun is consistent with being pro-life: Rev. Rob Schenck, a conservative Evangelical Christian leader, and Lucy McBath, whose son was shot by a man objecting to the volume of music coming […]
Hear from and talk with Mónica Guzmán about her book, "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times." The discussion will be moderated by Libby Stegger, Minnesota Braver Angels member and founder of Move for America. ** This event is open to the media upon […]
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 end of 2020 after more than 20 years of speech coaching and media training. […]
Monthly meeting for Angels of Color Caucus members and the greater Braver Angels Community. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
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 free 3-hour on-line workshop is […]
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