We often hear the terms lobbying and lobbyist but what really happens in the hallways of Augusta or Washington DC. Get a closer look with our two speakers, one from the non profit world and one from Maine Health. Come share your views and your experience.
Events calendar
Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
Calendar of Events
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2 events, - - 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 […] | 2 events, * 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 - Our feelings and thoughts about the outcome of the election are as divided as the election itself. Feelings range from excited and hopeful to concerned and fearful. In this 90-minute session, participants will: ● Articulate their hopes, concerns and fears about the election outcome ● Learn about the experiences, feelings, and beliefs of those on […] | 2 events, - 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 […] - Join the Braver Angels NYC Alliance as we ring in the new year with a winter social! Mingle with fellow New Yorkers over drinks and learn about Braver Angels' mission to bridge the political divide. Braver Angels' NYC Alliance has been featured on NY1 News and has hosted events at Comedy Cellar, Macaulay Honors College, […] | 1 event, Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! | 1 event, - Join us for an informal social gathering. After ordering food, we'll brainstorm ideas for what we'd like to do in 2025: social events, discussions, etc. | 2 events, - South Central Indiana BA February Alliance Meeting. Our topic for February is What's on your mind? - Join us for a monthly in-person Alliance meeting. Agenda: click here . Parking: St. Pauls has a parking lot at 634 W Kemper Place, which is first-come, first-served. There are approximately 14 spaces available. Please avoid the space that is marked reserved. Free parking is also available nearby on Fullerton. You can also park at […] | 0 events, |
1 event, Local Focus: Tennessee A monthly statewide meeting for members and friends of the Memphis Area Alliance, Nashville Braver Angels , and the East Tennessee Alliance in order to meet one another, share ideas and suggestions for impact and move our mission of depolarizing forward. | 2 events, - Local Focus: San Francisco North Bay ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org Sonoma Alliance Member/Subscriber Meeting - Come participate in a respectful exchange of ideas with fellow members of your community about the US healthcare system ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 1 event, * 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 | 1 event, Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! | 0 events, | 1 event, - President Trump has openly advocated for US expansion, including an interest in Greenland, reasserting US ownership of the Panama Canal, and exerting economic pressure on Canada to become the next US state. Does this demonstrate a refreshing, clear-eyed vision of what is in America’s best interest, or is this destabilizing rhetoric that will harm US […] | 1 event, - Have you seen relationships strain over political topics? Have you experienced this yourself? Attend to learn more about the problem, why it is a problem, and what can be done about it. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
0 events, | 6 events, Local Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […] 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 […] - Minnesota Braver Angels from around the state are invited to join us for a monthly Open House on Zoom. Your state coordinators want to know what’s on your mind. Bring your curious questions to share about political polarization. If there’s time, we'd like to hear your thoughts for 2025 and what discussions, events, skills training, […] | 3 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - NH Alliance Zoom Discussion Forum: Presidential Pardons - Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the training process (by completing at least step 1- the training eCourse). If you are interested in getting started, please visit https://braverangels.org/get-involved/debate-chairs/ to learn more and enroll in the training. Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-Training? If so, join us for […] | 1 event, Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! | 0 events, | 2 events, - As the Central/Eastern Virginia Alliance (CE-VA) looks to the future, a key driver of growing our alliance is spreading awareness of Braver Angels and its offerings. Each of us play a part by sharing our BA involvement and positive experiences in everyday conversations. As the website says, “everyone in Braver Angels is an ‘ambassador’.” Come […] - An opportunity to meet fellow Braver Angels in SE Washington State. No pressure, grab a coffee or a snack from one of the food trucks and head inside to find a seat and have a conversation - remember to follow the Braver Way! This will be the first Braver Angels meeting in Tri-Cities. All welcome | 1 event, - 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 […] |
0 events, | 1 event, * Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed. | 6 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - Local Focus: Northeast Ohio An in-person, interactive event that gets Reds, Blues, Independents and Others engaged in productive civil disagreement over a current “hot topic” while sharing a meal. - Come grab a beer or burger with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 3 events, Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! - Local Focus: San Francisco North Bay Third Thursday monthly discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org - Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties. Join us to discuss: What is the role of dissent in a Democracy? Both sides do it: *the Greater Idaho Movement is not happy with Oregon Legislators, so they want to move to Idaho; *Oregon is not happy with the Trump administration, so they are preparing to defend […] | 1 event, - 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. 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. | 3 events, - Local Focus: Oregon's Washington County Please join us for February 22, 2025, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Saturday): In person and Zoom Town Hall to explore the Rural/ Urban Divide from a Washington County perspective: Banks Public Library, Jane Moore Community Room, 42461 NW Market St, Banks, OR. As part of Braver Angels' effort to […] * 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. - Let's talk taxes in Snohomish County! Join your fellow citizens to discuss property taxes, sales taxes, Business &Operations taxes and others. We will convene a mixed group of roughly equal Reds and Blues with the goal of finding areas of agreement on various aspects of local tax issues, that we can share with county council […] | 2 events, - Local Focus: Atlanta, GA ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org - Public discussion with breakout rooms ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
0 events, | 2 events, * 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 - Local Focus: North Carolina Sandhills Region Have you ever changed your mind about something—big or small? Maybe it was about foreign policy, the economy, or even the best route to the grocery store. What happens in our brains when we shift our thinking, and what does that teach us about engaging with others—especially on political […] | 1 event, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. | 2 events, Local Focus: Indiana focus, all are welcome Weekly meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! - Local Focus: We are eager for BA members and leaders, across the country, to attend. Help bring BA skills to schools and their communities. Learn all the workshops and other resources for working with teens, parents, school leaders, community members, PTA's and more. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests […] | 1 event, - Join us at our monthly gathering in Salem – "Coffee Talks". This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host, Ike Box Café, with your patronage. This event […] | 1 event, - Local Focus: This is an on-site event in Bloomington, Indiana. Do you wonder why the US Government hasn't taken any reasonable action to make healthcare affordable and accessible? Or maybe you are curious about the role of special interest groups and how to discern the "good guys" from the "bad guys" in healthcare today. Dr. […] | 2 events, - Local Focus: Central Ohio Central Ohio Members Meeting - Immigration Discussion - Braver Angels SongFaire is a quarterly open-mic for musicians to share original songs with one another and with a wider audience online, that connect well with the Braver Angels mission. Artists may perform live or present recorded songs. Our next SongFaire will be on Sunday, March 2, at 2-3:15 pm Pacific time (5-6:15 pm Eastern). […] |