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How is media coverage perceived, how are people's views shaped by the media they consume, and what does a news organization do to preserve their objectivity/independence? Is media bias changing our perceptions?
We will independently watch a video on the Braver Angels YouTube channel, and discuss our selection at our meeting.
Should Congress Pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act?
Join us for a 1-hr orientation to learn about the Braver Network State Rep Volunteer Role. After this training you will be completely trained and ready to start working in the role.
* Local Focus: Southeastern Michigan Skill building & event planning. Online or in-person @ St. George, 801 E. Commerce, Milford, MI. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
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 […]
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
This event is a presentation and conversation on how we can resist the pull of triumphalism if our own side wins the Nov. 5 election or vengefulness if it loses. And how will we manage our reactions if the country enters a constitutional crisis where both sides claim victory in the Electoral College, or if […]
Do you want to bring a Braver Angels Debate to your Alliance? It's not as hard as it seems -- but there's one thing you'll want to put extra time into, and that's your resolution. In this online workshop, the Braver Angels Debate Team will help you ensure your resolution is about a question that […]
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we […]
This event is a rare opportunity to participate in a group 1:1 Conversations Event, where you will be paired up with someone in the group to have your own 1:1 Conversation on the Golden Rule. The 1:1 Golden Rule structured conversation provides participants with insight into what The Golden Rule means to them and how […]
Are you skeptical about the valid outcome of American elections? Let’s talk about it. This highly interactive session will allow you to express your hopes and concerns about U.S. elections, and it will give you opportunities to make connections with others. Common Ground from the Braver Angels "Trustworthy Elections" project will be shared. This is […]
In this interactive session, the Braver Angels Music Team shares about how we build bridges across political divides through music. Over the course of a meaningful, inspiring and fun 90 minutes, our team will lead you through our songwriting workshop process, inviting you to find common ground and get creative with your fellow attendees. This […]
* Restricted Attendance: Only open to dues-paying members of any of the three Braver Angels alliances in Tennessee: the Memphis Area Alliance, Braver Angels Nashville, or the East Tennessee Alliance. * Local Focus: Tennessee
On Election Night, tune in for the opportunity to see how Braver Angels is engaging with the election. Our hosts Gabriella Timmis and John Wood Jr. will bring on leaders from all across America that showcase the breadth of our movement. It's an opportunity to gather with us on this momentous day and hear directly […]
Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
* Local Focus: Columbia County Oregon Start up online meetings for Braverangels in Columbia County Oregon ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]
A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]
A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! Join us […]
A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]
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 […]
Local Focus: For members and interested parties living in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties, PA Lower Susquehanna Post-Election Check-In Member Meeting
Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Monthly meeting of the Central/Eastern Virginia Alliance. Open to members, guests, and walk-ins.
Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Healthcare is a human right." 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 […]
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
Local Focus: Vermont What does it practically look like to tone down bitterness and hostility, and foster goodwill, even while our values and convictions are so stirred against one another... even while we feel so strongly that the other side is wrong? Together we will consider this question as we seek to create a calm […]
* Restricted Attendance: This forum is open to mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurses, life coaches, registered counselors, and school counselors. Join us for a Braver Angels forum where mental health professionals from across the political spectrum gather online to connect and provide information and support to […]
Note: This event is to be attended online. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own side […]
Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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 Immigration. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 […]
Take a deep dive into how colliding worldviews separate us, how our brains trick us into seeing those that disagree with us as enemies, and how these very same brains can create new constructs in which “they” become part of “us.” Join us to discuss strategies for gaining emotional control, reframing difficult conversations, and building […]
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 new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]
* Local Focus: Maine Join two legislative leaders, one from each party as they preview upcoming legislative issues, how legislators build bridges and reach agreements and what do their respective political parties do now?
* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed.
Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting
Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
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: Utah Meet other Utah Braver Angels, ask questions, learn about opportunities to participate or volunteer, and receive updates and encouragement. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
The 2024 presidential election is finally over, and Trump won it. Now what? Half the country is euphoric, and the other half is despondent. Some envision a Golden Age, and others see Dark Ages ahead. But we still have to live together? What to do? Please join the Silicon Valley Braver Angels for a free, […]
* Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members only Monthly office hours to ask Elizabeth Doll and other Braver Politics volunteers your questions and connect about what work is ongoing.
Exploring better care for youth experiencing distress about their gender including puberty blockers, mental health, and other care issues. Restricted Event: Applicants will be contacted by the organizer before the event and, depending on the balance of registrations, some participants may be asked to move to an observer spot. Braver Angels’ Non-Partisan Common Ground Workshop […]
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 […]
This Solutions Exchange event will focus on addressing political polarization in the workplace. We’ll explore practical strategies and solutions for fostering a more inclusive, collaborative, and respectful environment where diverse political views can coexist productively.
Local Focus: Minnesota Join Braver Angels Minnesota for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion: Power Sharing in Minnesota: What Does It Look Like? With the Minnesota House nearly evenly divided between DFL and Republican representatives, how can these two parties collaborate effectively to pass legislation that truly benefits Minnesotans? Our expert panel, featuring voices from […]
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 […]
DISCUSSION: Did the Democrats bypass democracy when they nominated Kamala Harris?
Join us for a 1-hr orientation to learn about the Braver Network State Rep Volunteer Role. After this training you will be completely trained and ready to start working in the role.
* Local Focus: Southeastern Michigan Skill building & event planning. Online or in-person @ St. George, 801 E. Commerce, Milford, MI. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
Braver Angels SongFaire is a quarterly open-mic for Braver Angels musicians to share original songs with one another and with a wider audience online, that connect well with the mission of Braver Angels. Artists may perform live or present recorded songs. Our next SongFaire will be on Sunday, December 1, at 2-3:30 pm Pacific time […]
