Film Discussion – What Killed Michael Brown?
What Killed Michael Brown? from ManOfSteeleProductions on Vimeo. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
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Events calendar
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Members Meeting – Western WA Alliance General Meeting
Members Meeting – Western WA Alliance General Meeting
Local Focus: Western WA General membership meeting with open discussion of a topic of general interest
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Film Discussion – “Can We Take a Joke?”
Film Discussion – “Can We Take a Joke?”
Can We Take a Joke? (2015, Ted Balaker, Zach Weissmueller) is a 1 hour, 14 minute exploration of outrage culture through the lens of stand-up comedy detailing its stifling impact on comedy and the exchange of ideas. What will future will be like if we can’t learn how to take a joke? ** This event is open to […]
2 events,
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Common Ground – Election Integrity and assuring Trustworthy Elections
Common Ground – Election Integrity and assuring Trustworthy Elections
Local Focus: Colorado Southern Front Range 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 […]
5 events,
Braver Angels of Color Caucus Monthly Meeting
Braver Angels of Color Caucus Monthly Meeting
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
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Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2
Local Focus: OPEN TO ALL! 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 […]
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Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Local Focus: South central Iowa 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 […]
1 event,
Film Discussion – What Killed Michael Brown?
3 events,
Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers
Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers
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 […]
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Being Blue in a Red Environment
Being Blue in a Red Environment
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 […]
2 events,
Braver Conversations with Angels of Color Caucus
Braver Conversations with Angels of Color Caucus
Braver Angels Snohomish County Alliance works with Braver Angels National through its Youth-Inspired, Family-centered Approach to Depolarizing America. Although much of our programming is Afrocentric, as our work is rooted in the necessity of unifying and amplifying underrepresented ethnic minorities in both Braver Angels and America, we welcome all to these conversations. Race relations and […]
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Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections
Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections
Local Focus: Focus on Minnesota voters 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 […]
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Being Blue in a Red Environment
Being Blue in a Red Environment
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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Brunch and a Fight
Brunch and a Fight
Braver Angels SoCal is teaming up with Ted Wetzel’s Fighting to Understand. We are launching an exciting new event format called Brunch and a Fight. What is Brunch and a Fight? Is it a fight? No! It's an in-person, interactive event that gets Reds, Blues, Purples and other Colors engaged in productive civil disagreement. You […]
$36.00
2 events,
Film Discussion – What Killed Michael Brown?
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Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
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 […]
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We the People’s Forum: Are our Schools fulfilling their mission?
We the People’s Forum: Are our Schools fulfilling their mission?
A few decades ago, public schools were not very controversial. They taught the vast majority of American children at the time to read and write; a high school diploma meant you were ready to enter the workforce (unless you went off to college), and how to make sure everyone got there was a concern of […]
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Your Tax Dollars in Ukraine: New Hampshire Speaks
Your Tax Dollars in Ukraine: New Hampshire Speaks
Local Focus: New Hampshire Russian troops invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The ensuing year has seen sharp divisions of opinion around US military spending for the war, especially with regard to the national debt. Other topics include the violation of international law and the potential threat to the world's democracies. How do Granite Staters feel […]
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Local Community Debate – Local Discussion on the Divided Inter-faith Dialogue
Local Community Debate – Local Discussion on the Divided Inter-faith Dialogue
Local Focus: Fairfax County, VA 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 This in-person event will examine why dialogue among many faith traditions have divided into liberal-leaning groups (often described […]
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Members Meeting – Central/Eastern WA monthly Program meeting
Members Meeting – Central/Eastern WA monthly Program meeting
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels There’s nothing like a good story to bring people closer together. This month, Central/Eastern Washington Alliance will be hosting a virtual gathering for a special kind of storytelling. The 20 members and friends of Braver Angels who directly participate will be reading their personal statements of […]
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Challenge your Assumptions: Revealing the Spectrum of Views across Chinese American Voters – Online
Challenge your Assumptions: Revealing the Spectrum of Views across Chinese American Voters – Online
Panel Discussion - guest speakers from the Chinese American community will reveal the diversity of views across Chinese American Voters.
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Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
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 […]
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Skills for Bridging the Divide – In Person
Skills for Bridging the Divide – In Person
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 […]
2 events,
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“Common Ground” Workshop – IN PERSON
“Common Ground” Workshop – IN PERSON
Local Focus: Chittenden County, VT 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 Addressing Zoning/Land Use disagreements. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives […]
SongSquare
SongSquare
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.
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4 events,
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Red-Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON
Red-Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON
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 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, […]
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Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON
Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON
Local Focus: Owatonna, MN Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event 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 […]
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Members Meeting – BA MN State Alliance Meeting
Members Meeting – BA MN State Alliance Meeting
Local Focus: Minnesota residents This is a semi-annual meeting for all Braver Angels members in Minnesota and the general public. This meeting includes two guest speakers and some interactive questions and discussions designed to refresh and gain new ways to use some BA skills. Also, there will be updates to BA MN activities and opportunities.
2 events,
Members Meeting – SW Ohio Alliance Meeting
Members Meeting – SW Ohio Alliance Meeting
Local Focus: Southwest Ohio SW Ohio Alliance meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
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Film Discussion – “Trust Me”
Film Discussion – “Trust Me”
Trust Me is an hour-long 2022 documentary about social media. It explores human nature, information technology, and the drawbacks with how we currently interact with social media. It covers emotional stories interwoven with science and expert interviews, and discusses how we can educate students on appropriate ways to consume and share media. Links to view the […]
2 events,
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Online National Debate: Corporations
Online National Debate: Corporations
Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Corporations driven only by profit are immoral" ." 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 […]
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“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 ALL DAY – IN PERSON
“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 ALL DAY – IN PERSON
Local Focus: Prescott, Arizona 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 […]
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Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person
Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person
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 […]
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Skills for Mutual Understanding: Making Political Arguments More Productive
Skills for Mutual Understanding: Making Political Arguments More Productive
In America, we have always had different ideas and opinions; that’s not going to change. However, we can arrive at mutual understanding if not agreement. This event offers three skills to assist you with mutual understanding, including practice sessions. Please join us for an engaging look at mutual understanding.
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Homelessness: Whose Fault Is It?
Homelessness: Whose Fault Is It?
Monthly Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
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Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online
Mixed Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online
Local Focus: New York 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 […]
2 events,
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Members Meeting – Climate Conversations
Members Meeting – Climate Conversations
Do we really have effective conversations about climate change? Political affiliation is the best single predictor of our viewpoints on climate change and yet, climate change impacts all of us, regardless of our political affiliation. Learning how to talk about climate change with our family, friends, and neighbors is good practice for learning how to […]
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Chicago Braver Angels Meet ‘n Greet – In Person
Chicago Braver Angels Meet ‘n Greet – In Person
Local Focus: Chicago, Illinois Tired of the toxic division tearing our country apart? Want to do something about it? Join us at this informal get-together to learn how Braver Angels brings Americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic. After a short presentation starting at 6:30, you’ll have an opportunity to […]
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Scaling Mount Polarization: Is dialogue the best way to reach the summit?
Scaling Mount Polarization: Is dialogue the best way to reach the summit?
Local Focus: DC Scaling Mount Polarization: Is dialogue the best way to reach the summit, or is there a better way to blaze the trail (mass messaging, debates, policy change)? Location: Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library, Meeting Room 1 Time: We expect to start the actual panel closer to 6pm, and it'll last an hour or so. […]
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Members Meeting – Western WA Alliance General Membership Meeting
Members Meeting – Western WA Alliance General Membership Meeting
Local Focus: Washington State Policing and Police Reform: What's gone well, and what hasn't gone well in the past couple of years?
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Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1
Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1
Restricted Attendance: This workshop is only for students and faculty from the Waterford School and The American Heritage School. Local Focus: Salt Lake City, Utah Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event NOTE: This is a […]
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Book Discussion – Conservatism by Jerry Muller
Book Discussion – Conservatism by Jerry Muller
Note: This event is to be attended online at 7pm Central European Time/ 1pm EST Join us for a lively 2 hour long discussion on Conservatism by Jerry Muller At a time when the label “conservative” is indiscriminately applied to fundamentalists, populists, libertarians, fascists, and the advocates of one or another orthodoxy, this volume offers […]
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Members Meeting – Depolarization Diaries: Unify America College Challenge
Members Meeting – Depolarization Diaries: Unify America College Challenge
We will hear from Unify America on their College Challenge: how they pair up college students with different political views for bridging conversations.
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Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Local Focus: Washington 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 […]
1 event,
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Braver Partners Monthly Workshop: Skills for Bridging the Divide
Braver Partners Monthly Workshop: Skills for Bridging the Divide
Note: This event will be held online. 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 […]
3 events,
Braver Angels of Color Caucus Monthly Meeting
Braver Angels of Color Caucus Monthly Meeting
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
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Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Local Focus: Upstate South Carolina 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 […]
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Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections
Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections
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 […]
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