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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Local Focus: Washington State Policing and Police Reform: What's gone well, and what hasn't gone well in the past couple of years?
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 […]
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 […]
We will hear from Unify America on their College Challenge: how they pair up college students with different political views for bridging conversations.
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
Film Discussion - Documentary related to one man's controversial approach and success in changing hearts and minds ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Book discussion: In Search of Braver Angels: Getting Along Together in Troubled Times, by David Blankenhorn. Join Braver Angels president David Blankenhorn for a live discussion of his recent book. Can our American experiment in ordered liberty survive our current afflictions of vanishing social trust and escalating political rancor? David Blankenhorn writes: “Every page of […]
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. We will use technology to facilitate collaborative discussions and the sharing of ideas. Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs […]
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 […]
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 […]
A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]
Local Focus: Fairfax County, VA and environs Local Discussion: How America Should Govern or Legislate Regarding Abortion. We'll start our April meeting by giving participants an opportunity to state briefly, in a sentence or two, their opinion on abortion. We will then shift to our discussion topic of How America should govern or legislate regarding […]
Local Focus: Colorado 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. Resolution: Coloradoans’ right to access medical aid in dying should take precedence over healthcare system policies and providers’ personal values. Yes or No, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Local Focus: RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom 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: Southeastern Pennsylvania Tired of the divide in America and want to be part of the solution? Come learn about Braver Angels and its grassroots, non-partisan movement, which seeks to depolarize American politics. In this interactive session, you’ll test-drive activities from our workshops and see how this approach can engage citizens to bring hope […]
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 discussions that reduce stereotyped […]
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 focus on listening and […]
Local Focus: San Luis Obispo, CA 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, […]
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.
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting
Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Die on your own terms." 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 […]
Welcome to the GMA's spring "meet and greet”. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other Braver Angels in the Greater Minneapolis area and find out about what we'd like to do as an Alliance this year, as well as hear from you and your ideas! There is so much happening in our world right […]
Local Focus: Maricopa County, AZ We are excited to invite you to the first meet-up of the newly formed Braver Angels Maricopa County Alliance. Our inaugural meet-up will be about connecting with one another through an informal meet-and-greet, as well as to hear from featured speaker Dr. Eileen Borris on the topic of “Healing Hate […]
Local Focus: Berkley Springs, West Virginia, and surrounding area Braver Angels, a a national movement to bridge the partisan divide, invites members of the Berkley Springs, WV, community to learn about methods, tools, and experiences, in regaining an American spirit where different opinions are a good thing.
Local Focus: Columbia River Gorge area 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 […]
Local Focus: Eastern Iowa 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 […]
Local Focus: Cook County, Illinois About this event We'll be eating lunch and then watching and discussing the film Braver Angels - Reuniting America (Braver Angels, Jim Brown, 2020). Come to open your mind and engage your heart to help build bridges across the ideological divisions in our communities and even in our families! Eden UCC […]
"Is Race an Excuse or Motivator?" Braver Angels’ Alliances for Action invite you to a conversation about a complicated subject. Engage in a 3-pronged confrontation with RACE. Bring your Authenticity, Honesty, and willingness to embrace Discomfort to the conversation! A Panel Presentation Get ready to get uncomfortable — and be sure to bring your authenticity […]
Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting - April 2023
Monthly Discussion Meeting, topic will be "America's role in the world: How much support should we provide Ukraine?"
Local Focus: New Hampshire Forum for understanding the diversity of thought among those who favor gun ownership, and for understanding the choices and attitudes of those who oppose gun ownership. The goal is to foster a respectful conversation and to search possible common ground.
This event is to be attended online at 1pm EST / 7pm Central European Time. Join us for a lively 1.5 hour long discussion on Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from Our Culture of Contempt by Arthur C. Brooks. "The New York Times bestselling author says America is being ripped apart […]
Local Focus: Owatonna 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 […]
Controversies in Education: More frequent disagreements about what should be taught in our children’s schools have popped up during the last few years across our nation. School board meetings have become disorderly over hot-button issues like critical race theory, mask mandates, sexuality and gender. Many more school board members have stepped down early because of […]
What does WOKE mean to you and why is it a trigger word in America today? The word WOKE is has become a “lightning rod” word in American politics. It started as being “alert to racial prejudice and discrimination,” but what does it mean now? What do you believe it means? What do others in […]
Local Focus: Owatonna 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 […]
Local Focus: Traverse City 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 […]
Local Focus: Austin, TX 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 […]
Local Focus: Residents of Tuolumne County, CA and surrounding areas 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
