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Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
Restricted Attendance: For members of Braver Angels who have completed the 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 […]
Engage with our three founders - David Blankenhorn, Bill Doherty, David Lapp - as they share their vision for civic renewal during the 2024 election year and respond to your thoughtful questions. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
* Ambassador Training Have you completed the Braver Angels Debate Chair E-Course? Join us for step 2 in the chair training process -- a Q&A session with an experienced Debate Chair! * Restricted Attendance: Completion of E-Course
Are you a military member or veteran and interested in how your fellow vets and service members are working to reduce political polarization in the United States? Come to our Welcome Event and you will learn about Braver Angels and where you can continue your mission of defending the Constitution of the United States against […]
Moderated Discussion Group, Topic: Immigration * Restricted Attendance: 30 * Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas
In our current polarized political environment, many people avoid or dread political conversations with friends or family members whose politics differ from their own. They worry, rightly so, that any attempts at political discussions will devolve into arguments and acrimony and result in hurt feelings or anger. This Braver Angels workshop teaches skills for having […]
Book Discussion: I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times, by Monica Guzman
Restricted Attendance: Academy for Lifelong Learning members Crossing the Continental Divide presentation and guided discussion
Long before there was the kind of polarization that makes people avoid political discussions, the tavern was a staple in the in the social, political, and travel lives of America’s citizens.* We want to bring the spirit of civil conversation and exchange of ideas BACK to the American tavern with “Politics at the Pub”! At […]
Local Focus: Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota 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 of the political spectrum. We'll be discussing the film Braver Angels: Reuniting America. Tired of […]
BA Songwriters Event A balanced group of reds and blues begin with a Fishbowl discussion of an issue of local or national significance. After the Fishbowl exercise, the participants work with a trained songwriter to create an original song on the topic together. The song will have a premiere performance at the Concert on 1/14/2023, […]
Restricted Attendance: 20 seats are restricted to attendees from the Unity of the Triangle Church with 10 seats open to the public. 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 […]
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 […]
The Way of Peace: An Israeli & Palestinian Dialogue Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm Location: Glenview Community Church, Community Room, 1000 Elm St, Glenview, IL 60025 Please join us for this exciting opportunity as we welcome Global Peacebuilder, National Geographic Explorer, Ted Fellow and MEJDI Tours co-founder Aziz Abu Sarah. Aziz, a Palestinian […]
Local Focus: Northern Virginia The Fairfax Alliance canvassed members in December for interests to be addressed in 2024. This Alliance meeting will review what we heard and set a tentative set of topics for monthly meetings during the calendar year.
Braver Angels Denver Alliance invites you to a Connecting Conversation concerning "Economic prosperity and income inequality”. Braver Angels discussions encourage voices from different perspectives in an effort to create greater understanding. The focus of our conversation is not to change minds but to better understand each other. We would love to hear your perspective. Join […]
Braver Angels Denver Alliance invites you to a Connecting Conversation concerning "economic prosperity and income inequality”. Braver Angels discussions encourage voices from different perspectives in an effort to create greater understanding. The focus of our conversation is not to change minds but to better understand each other. We would love to hear your perspective. Join […]
If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you are well on your way to chairing your first debate! The third and final step is practicing your skills in a mock debate! Join us for this event where members of the Braver Angels Debate team […]
Northeast Ohio Alliance Meeting * Local Focus: Northeast Ohio
Monthly member meeting (others welcome) of Oregon's Washington and Yamhill County Braver Angels Alliance - on ZOOM due to winter conditions ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
The newly formed Ely MN Alliance will meet to discuss a Braver Angels interview with Jonathan Haidt, “The struggle between ‘for’ and ‘against’ is the mind’s worst disease.” After registering, you will receive a link to the interview to watch before attending the in-person meeting. * This event is open to the media upon approval. […]
Restricted Attendance: Forum is restricted to BA members who are mental health professionals This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to connect, provide consultation and support to one another for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues.
Intro to Braver Angels - Documentary Viewing and Discussion Local Focus: San Francisco North Bay ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
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 […]
We will be tackling a front-of-mind issue in Maine right now due to our state’s recently endured mass shooting. The Lewiston tragedy has reinvigorated the discussion on preventing such events in the future. As always, it is about both guns and mental health, with some calling for tightening gun restrictions and others believing a stronger […]
Local Focus: Howard County Maryland 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 […]
Should a democracy prosecute a former president?
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 […]
Braver Angels Columbia Gorge Alliance January 2024 Meeting * Local Focus: Columbia Gorge (Skamania and Klickitat counties, WA, Hood River and Wasco counties, OR)
West Suburban Alliance 1st Anniversary Meet & Greet January 24, 2024 It's all about relationships... whether you lean blue or red, we're fellow Americans and neighbors. Join some of your fellow citizens to celebrate the First Anniversary West Suburban Alliance Braver Angels at a Meet & Greet on Wednesday, January 24th, from 5:30--7:00 pm at […]
Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Let Trump Run". 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 […]
Southeast Pennsylvania Braver Angels invite you to join us as we plan for the coming year, an important year to make headway in fighting political polarization and rancor with the presidential election coming in November. Our meeting goals: - Provide a short refresher for interested/returning alliance members - Solicit and prioritize member input for 2024 […]
* Restricted Attendance: Only for students and faculty of Waterford School ** Local Focus: Sandy, Utah In-person student red/blue workshop. 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, […]
* Local Focus: Idaho 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 […]
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: Asheville/Buncombe, NC and surrounding areas Parents and school boards are united in their desire for a quality education and a safe learning environment for students. But considering recent NC state legislation, public education is on the frontline of political polarization. Braver Angels WNC is sponsoring a moderated discussion which aims to understand differences, […]
We invite a robust discussion in breakout rooms that invites answers to why antisemitism is rising in the US and globally.
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 conversations don't help. In this workshop, you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm […]
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.
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. Come join us for a Braver Angels Debate Resolved: Populism is a necessary force in a democracy About this Event You probably haven’t experienced anything like […]
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 […]
Teenagers often find themselves navigating passionate debates on hot topics. This workshop empowers students to cultivate effective communication skills when addressing controversial issues with peers, teachers, principals, and family members. In this interactive session, participants will: Learn to disagree respectfully without demonizing or stereotyping others. Develop active listening skills to foster understanding. Master the art […]
Are you new to Braver Angels and don't know which workshop to participate in first? Would you like some background about Braver Angels and the work that we do? Please join us for this 90 minute introduction to Braver Angels. "Crossing the Continental Divide" is an Ambassador presentation which provides participants with an insight into […]
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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