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| 0 events, | 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: "GUNS KEEP PEOPLE SAFE" Local Focus: Bloomsburg, PA You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political […] | 1 event, Restricted Attendance: Open to those who have been to at least ONE Braver Angels event already. Local Focus: Memphis Metro Area Join in on the organizing, planning, and supporting of upcoming Braver Angels events in Memphis. This weekly Zoom meeting focuses on our Fall 2022 events. | 1 event, - 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 […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, Restricted Attendance: Open to those who have been to at least ONE Braver Angels event already. Local Focus: Memphis Metro Area Join in on the organizing, planning, and supporting of upcoming Braver Angels events in Memphis. This weekly Zoom meeting focuses on our Fall 2022 events. | 2 events, - 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 […] | 0 events, | 3 events, - Restricted Attendance: those registered through a local channel in LaCrosse Local Focus: LaCrosse, WI A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other […] - Local Focus: Richland, Washington Here come the "Angels"! Since 2016, a growing tide has been quietly building throughout the US opening doors and building bridges across seemingly insurmountable interpersonal divides. Braver Angels, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, is showing the way to rebuilding a more civil society, overcoming apparent divisions of political persuasion and other deeply […] - 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 […] | 3 events, - 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: […] - Come join us in St. Albans, Vermont for a meal and learn about the Braver Angels movement. Braver Angels (https://braverangels.org) is a National Organization dedicated to the premise that reasonable, well-intentioned people can look at a topic and hold two disparate views without rejecting each other. We can and do disagree without being disagreeable. We […] |
| 1 event, - 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 […] | 0 events, | 5 events, Restricted Attendance: For new and prospective Organizers who have attended an Organizer Orientation Organizer training part 2 - Using the Step By Step guide. New Organizers are invited to join us to ask questions and get acquainted with the Organizer's Step-By-Step Guide. - 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: Constituents of Utah State House District 4 This is a unique Braver Politics Town Hall for Utah State House District 4, focusing on education and mental health. Attendees will divide up into group to discuss common ground policies and positions on these topics. They will then present and discuss their ideas with both […] | 1 event, - Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […] | 0 events, | 5 events, - 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: Iowa - Clarke County 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, […] - 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 […] | 3 events, - Go further in the search for common ground by asking sincere questions of understanding, and getting real answers. About this event 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. […] 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. A laid back zoom song swap with a Braver Angels spin! We'll invite each songwriter to share what they're working on musically (it doesn't have to be BA themed), followed by a short forum on a BA related songwriter topic. If you just want to listen and not share, that's ok too! |
| 0 events, | 2 events, - A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be 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 […] - 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 […] | 3 events, Restricted Attendance: For new and prospective Organizers who have attended an Organizer Orientation Organizer training part 3 - Information about the Organizer Toolkit and an opportunity to ask questions. - 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: Open to those who have been to at least ONE Braver Angels event already. Local Focus: Memphis Metro Area Join in on the organizing, planning, and supporting of upcoming Braver Angels events in Memphis. This weekly Zoom meeting focuses on our Fall 2022 events. | 1 event, - 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 […] | 2 events, - Restricted Attendance: People that have completed Part 1 Orientation | 5 events, Featured - Featured 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 […] - 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 learning rather than declaring and debating. Schedule In part […] - Local Focus: Washington State Central/Eastern Washington Braver Angels will be hosting a booth at Spokane Valleyfest 2022. Hope to see you there, WA! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 4 events, - A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be 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 […] - 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 […] | 6 events, - Local Focus: Phoenix Metro Braver Angels-Phoenix Launch/Neighbor Conversations With Candidates Our first organized event Wednesday, Sept 28th from 6:00 to 7 PM The mission of Braver Angels mission is to reduce polarization and create opportunities for civil discourse between parties on both sides of the country’s political and cultural divide. In Keeping with that mission, […] - Political Polarization - Sources of ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org - 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. | 1 event, - 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 […] | 1 event, - Local Focus: Newago County area in Michigan (event is open to anyone though/being shared w/all of MI) A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative […] | 6 events, - 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 - Local Focus: Residents of Tuolumne County, CA A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or […] | 1 event, - Local Focus: Eugene area in Oregon A one hour informational meeting on the work of Braver Angels and how those in the Eugene area might be involved in bridging the bitter, political divide so as to trate how to strengthen our American democracy. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: […] |
