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A forum for songwriters to share music an ideas for bridging the divide and depolarize America.
Explore tools to support better workflows for writing, as well as live streaming and stage performances.
Local Focus: Wilmington NC and the surrounding area Are you tired of political polarization? We are too. Come be a part of the solution. Join us for our local Braver Angels Meet & Greet! News, social media, and politicians tell us that every American is far right or far left with no common ground. Braver Angels shows that's not true. Braver Angels […]
Prior to the meeting, we will independently select and watch a video on the Braver Angels YouTube channel. At the meeting, we will take turns discussing what we chose to watch and what we learned from it.
Restricted Attendance: Utah Third Congressional District Local Focus: Utah Third Congressional District A unique type of town hall to find common ground. About this event In a Braver Angels Deliberative Town Hall, the candidates participate as part of their campaign and the discussion is focused on key issues. Event Format: This event utilizes OWL technology […]
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 […]
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Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. This is a workshop to develop agreed upon ways to rebuild trust between ordinary citizens and public health leaders. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Rebuilding Trust […]
Restricted Attendance: Members of Braver Angels who have completed Ambassador Training As Ambassadors for Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will […]
Restricted Attendance: Although not required, completion of the BA Red/Blue Workshop prior to participation in this workshop is encouraged. Local Focus: The event will be held on-site in Ellettsville, IN. Anyone in the area is welcome to register. The Braver Angels of South Central Indiana will meet in-person on June 3rd for a workshop authored […]
The Contest Finale where we celebrate a week of bridge-building, go over highlights of the week, take a look at what lies ahead for the BA Music community, and...oh yeah, ANNOUNCE THE SONG CONTEST WINNER!
A special America’s Public Forum event, presented by the Braver Angels D.C. Project. 6-9pm, June 6th, at The Hamilton Restaurant's Loft. The Braver Angels DC Project invites you to its fifth America’s Public Forum of 2023, held in-person only at The Hamilton Restaurant in downtown Washington D.C. Join us for the panel from 6-8pm on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 followed by […]
Local Focus: Georgia The next quadra-weekly members' meeting for members of Braver Angels - Georgia and interested persons.
Local Focus: Georgia Quadra-weekly meeting for Georgia Braver Angels and interested persons.
Join Braver Angels for our monthly D.C. happy hour at Cubano's Bethesda at 4907 Cordell Ave. The closest metro station is Bethesda.
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 […]
A Braver Politics Workshop that lowers the stress of difficult conversations w/ constituents across divides & helps you find common ground. Note: This event is to be attended online. Elected officials and staff frequently communicate with constituents and colleagues with different points of view. With communities becoming more politically polarized and public dialogue becoming more […]
Local Focus: New Mexico 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: Cook County, Illinois Lunch, Conversation with Neighbors, and Skills for Bridging The Divide 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 […]
Braver Angels Debate, open to BA members and the general public! Held at the MLK Library in D.C., Monday June 12th, 6-8pm.
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: Higher education standards should balance Academic Freedom with the Societal Values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. You probably haven’t experienced anything like […]
Bring your authentic self to discuss one of the most debated topics in our political and cultural discourse. Listen to others you may disagree with, learn and acknowledge their perspective, and offer yours, in this civil space.
Local Focus: Wilmington, NC Join us for a beer! Are you tired of the political divide? Braver Angels brings people together from across the political spectrum to find out there is more that unites us than divides us. We are all Americans and share many of the same values and concerns. Our new Braver Angels […]
Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Braver Angels should focus on creating better fights, not harmony." 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 […]
Guns: What needs to be done—by whom? An informed discussion of diverse viewpoints. Prepare ahead by researching an event that typifies the “real” problem, as you see it.
Restricted Attendance: Mental Health Professionals Only This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to provide information, consultation, and support to one another for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues. June 16th Topic: Discussion of the article "How Therapists Became Social Justice Warriors" by Lisa […]
Local Focus: Washington State Where Do You Get Your News? This is an opportunity to share news sources with other alliance members. What sources do you turn to? How do you decide who to trust? Or have you chosen to unplug? Washington State members and non-members are invited to join this Alliance discussion and learn […]
Local Focus: Washington and Yamhill Counties, Oregon Monthly member meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and the surrounding area 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 […]
Is being “woke” a good or a bad thing? This is currently a topic of significant debate in America, and the term has very different connotations and meanings depending on each person’s point of view. In this environment, the Silicon Valley Braver Angels Alliance is holding an informal 90 minute conversation during which people with […]
Local Focus: Eugene, Springfield and all of Lane County The Braver Angels Experience! Bringing Together the Political Left and Right. Join Braver Angels Lane County for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on hot topics currently facing Oregonians. When: Saturday, June 24th . Time: 2- 4 pm. . Where: Manna House Church, In Eugene - near […]
This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. This workshop is a free event brought to you […]
Often we don't truly understand someone until we learn more about them. It's only when we hear about their childhood or another life-changing experience that we can move past the abstract and truly say, "I see where you're coming from!" This is why Braver Angels encourages members to share (and listen to) personal experiences. To […]
Join the Braver Angels Houston Area Alliance to discuss a difficult issue: Assisted Dying. Together we will watch key moments (pro and con) from a recent BA national debate, and then discuss what we learned from the speakers. It's not a "debate on the debate", but rather an opportunity to share personal reflections on this […]
What are the challenges and benefits of asylum? Are those seeking to stay in America a burden or opportunity? Speak with some of the key figures on this issue including Kristen Dow who is in charge of providing emergency shelter for the city of Portland. What questions do you think need to be answered to […]
Braver Discussion: The Ohio Abortion Referendum
Join us for the next Solutions Exchange event, Social Media Reform and Regulation to Reduce Polarization, hosted by the Braver Angels DC Alliance. Panelists Jonathon Hauenschild of the Foundation for American Innovation and Jamie Neikrie of the Council for Responsible Social Media at Issue One will discuss policies and approaches that may reduce or even reverse social media's impacts on polarization. DC Alliance Co-chair […]
Local Focus: WA WWA Discussion Meeting: Immigration and the Border Crisis
Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]
Prior to the meeting, we will independently select and watch a video on the Braver Angels YouTube channel. At the meeting, we will take turns discussing what we chose to watch and what we learned from it.
Should Ohioans increase the threshold of passage for Proposed Amendments to the Ohio Constitution? Please join us for the June Southwest Ohio Alliance meeting! Utilizing Braver Angels’ principles, we will engage in a "Braver Discussion" about the upcoming August Special Election regarding an amendment to our state constitution. This event will include small group discussions […]
Local Focus: Southeastern Pennsylvania After two successful events this spring - including our first Red/Blue workshop - Pennsylvania's newest alliance will hold its first organizational meeting on Thursday, June 29. If you're from Philadelphia or the surrounding counties, we invite you to join us as we all share our Braver Angels stories. We will plan […]
Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels Welcome Meeting
Restricted Attendance: Trustworthy Elections National Task Force members only 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 . The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of […]
Local Focus: Southern California 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 […]
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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