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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.
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: 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 […]
* Restricted Attendance: participants must be UVU students, staff, or faculty * Local Focus: Utah Valley University undergraduate students We will be holding an shortened Red/Blue Workshop on the UVU Campus catering toward undergraduate students. Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our […]
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, […]
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: Northeastern Minnesota near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Copper-Nickel mining in the rainy river watershed. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive […]
Come join us for this 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 and what you think. Resolved: We need the Department of Government Efficiency. You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. This is […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
* Local Focus: Northern Colorado event to be held at both 11:30am and at 4pm on Sunday, 2/2/24. Please specify your preference when registering Becoming a Braver Angel Hungry for meaningful conversations? ... Learn skills for listening and speaking with curiosity and love ... Become brave enough to do so. ** This event is open […]
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.
* Local Focus: East Central Illinois Come join us for this 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 and what you think. About this Event Resolved: Medicare should be available to all Americans You probably haven’t […]
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
* 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
Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers more benefit than harm to humanity." 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 […]
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: Plymouth, MA Come join us for this 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 and what you think. About this Event Resolved: Prioritize prosperity in setting U.S. legal immigration criteria and quotas You […]
Local Focus: Northern Colorado Front Range A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, […]
About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform or abortion. Together participants talk about their […]
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 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform or abortion. Together participants talk about […]
Note: This event is to be attended in person. Tickets are free. To prevent spam registrations, use promo code BRAVER. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within […]
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
A Braver Angels Debate on the influence of billionaires in U.S. government. Note that Braver Angels debates are a special format that encourages EVERYONE TO SPEAK or ask questions, ENSURES CIVILTIY in disagreement, and strives for learning and better understanding. It is NOT your typical debate. We will debate the following resolution: Resolved: The influence […]
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, […]
A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.
Join us at this monthly gathering 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 with your patronage. This event is open to everyone and there is no registration needed, simply show up! […]
NH Alliance Zoom Discussion Forum: Presidential Pardons
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!
Restricted Attendance: Members of the Prescott United Methodist Church and Guests Local Focus: Prescott, Arizona About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being […]
Note: This event is to be attended in person. Tickets are free. To prevent spam registrations, use promo code BRAVER. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within […]
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 […]
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 […]
Note: This event is to be attended in person. 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 […]
The November election has brought to light a division between working-class people and the “elite”, generally meaning the college-educated. Braver Angels has addressed this divide by forming a “We the People” caucus to represent workers, and has produced a number of videos with speakers to that end. We will watch portions of a video and […]
Join us for an introduction to Braver Angels, including a screening of the documentary, "Braver Angels: Reuniting America," and a presentation about the organization's approach to bridging the partisan divide. Light lunch will be provided. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed.
A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.
* Local Focus: Rhode Island Note: This event is to be attended in person. Tickets are free. To prevent spam registrations, use promo code BRAVER. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken […]
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.
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 […]
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.
* 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 […]
Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]
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 […]
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
Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: America needs the changes President Trump and his administration promise." 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 […]
Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield Area, OR A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule 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 […]
* 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
A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.
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 […]
Come join us for this 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 and what you think. About this Event Resolved: Defend DEI. You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. This is a highly […]
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 […]
About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Illegal Immigration. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform or abortion. Together participants talk about their […]
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. […]
Local Focus: Chicago IL within city limits Come join us for this 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 and what you think. Resolved: Chicago Adermen have too much power You probably haven’t experienced anything like […]
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). […]
