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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Trustworthy Elections. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 […] |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, 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 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, - THIS EVENT IS FULL. Do you feel moved to help bring down the temperature of politics in our country? Here’s your chance! Please join us for an introduction to Braver Angels. Braver Angels is about depolarizing American politics with grassroots organizing. The foundation of all of our activities is patriotic empathy: the idea that […] |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 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 […] | 5 events, Featured - Featured Steven Wright, a Trump-supporting conservative, has been in the trucking industry for nearly 30 years. He wonders if truckers should go on strike to raise national awareness of the problems that he says truckers face. But while “trucking used to be a brotherhood,” he says, it’s no longer that way today. Michael Bravard, a liberal, […] - 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 […] - 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 […] | 0 events, | 4 events, - Local Focus: North Carolina 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 or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured […] - 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 […] - Local Focus: Minnesota 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 […] | 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. |
| 0 events, | 4 events, - Restricted Attendance: members of Cedar Ridge community Local Focus: Milwaukee, WI 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 […] - Local Focus: Relevant to NY State Topic: This event will explore the topic of bail reform and the relationship of fairness, dangerousness, retention and bail amount, if any. 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 […] | 2 events, - Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting | 1 event, - Restricted Attendance: BA Members This is a virtual Documentary Discussion series that highlights insidious policies and practices that have caused systemic harm to Black Americans and other people of color. Conversations led by members of the Angels of Color Caucus with a purposeful intent to promote mutual understanding and healing the racial divide. Within 24 […] | 1 event, Local Focus: West Suburban Braver Angels Alliance—MSP (WSA-MSP), local members and subscribers As co-chairs of the new West Suburban Braver Angels Alliance—MSP (WSA-MSP), we want to invite our local members and subscribers to a Meet & Greet in January. Meet & Greet will provide an opportunity for people who are interested in or are a part […] | 5 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 […] - A panel discussion on what it means to be "Purple" in our polarized political environment. Audience participation and questions will be welcome. - 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 […] | 1 event, - Restricted Attendance: Angels of Color Caucus and Red Caucus members only More Details to come. |
| 2 events, - True Story Theater’s mission is to promote social healing through theatre by building empathy, respect, and understanding in the honoring of true life stories. Volunteers from the audience are invited and helped to share what’s important in their lives. Actors listen deeply then spontaneously transform the stories into theater, portraying the heart of what they […] - Join us for an informative evening with Braver Angels. Learn what we are doing to depolarize America and find out how you can get involved. This presentation will be approximately 25 minutes long with an opportunity to ask questions. | 5 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 […] - Local Focus: Cheyenne and Southeast Wyoming Sharing stories and discussion with guided questions to better understand perspectives related to ethnic bias as well as positive experiences across ethnic lines, with the goal of improving relations among ethnic groups, particularly in Laramie County. - Restricted Attendance: Have completed at least one BA workshop Local Focus: Minnesota BA MN members will discuss the rural-urban rift and stereotypes about rural and urban residents. | 3 events, - We will hear from an organizer with the new Forward Party on experiences with building a new political party that is appealing to both reds and blues. - - "A Tale of Three Chinatowns" is an 85-minute, 2021 documentary that explores the survival of three urban ethnic neighborhoods, examining the forces altering each community and the challenges that go with them. It discusses why Chinatown in Chicago is thriving, the one in Washington, D.C. experienced “Disneyfication,” and the Boston Chinatown finds itself in between. […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - 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 […] | 1 event, - 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 […] |
| 0 events, | 2 events, - Local Focus: West Suburban Braver Angels Alliance—MSP (WSA-MSP), local members and subscribers As co-chairs of the new West Suburban Braver Angels Alliance—MSP (WSA-MSP), we want to invite our local members and subscribers to a Meet & Greet in January. Meet & Greet will provide an opportunity for people who are interested in or are a part […] - Local Focus: Granite-staters, New Englanders and beyond willing to listen and speak on potentially-polarizing political issues relying on the Braver Angels ground rules. To kick off our 2023 events, BA NH members have organized an open forum for folks to bring their thoughts about polarizing political issues to the BA NH table. We want to […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 4 events, 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 This event is organized by the OR alliance but is open to a national audience. 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 […] - This is a live, online training for prospective Organizers, and an update for experienced Organizers, but all Braver Angels Leaders and Volunteers are welcome! There will be different topics covered each hour so you can choose to attend some or all of those. The four hours that cover the steps from the Step-by-Step Guide reflect […] | 0 events, |
