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| 0 events, | 2 events, Featured - Featured * 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 | 1 event,A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. | 4 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 […] - Do high levels of immigration mostly help or hurt American workers? First, we’ll hear from a small group of Reds and Blues, including immigrants and individuals whose families have been in the U.S. for a long time. Then, we’ll open it up to individuals in the audience. We’ll explore: Where do you stand on whether […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - 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). […] |
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. | 1 event, - Alliance/Members Meeting – March 2025 Columbia Gorge Alliance Meeting (OR – Columbia Gorge Alliance) Alliance/Members Meeting – March 2025 Columbia Gorge Alliance Meeting (OR – Columbia Gorge Alliance) Local Focus: Columbia Gorge Alliance March 2025 Meeting of the Columbia Gorge Alliance | 2 events,A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. * 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, - Fishbowl Reflections on the Trump Administration This fishbowl-style event will provide a structured space for two groups of red leaning Braver Angels to reflect on the Trump Administration following the State of the Union address held earlier in the week. Each fishbowl will consist of approximately 6-8 red leaning participants. Observers of any color leaning […] | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 4 events, - Local Focus: Individuals living in Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties, PA Lower Susquehanna Alliance Debate-Style Discussion on Dept. of Gov't Efficiency - Local Focus: Minnesota Minnesota’s Legislature reflects the state’s deep political divides, but collaboration is possible. Join two leaders of the Legislature’s Civility Caucus – one Republican and one Democrat – who will discuss and answer questions about how they work to build cross-party relationships that foster effective policymaking and how ordinary citizens can support Civility […] Local Focus: Michigan Michigan BA Meeting to discuss current topics and share experiences of BA in Michigan ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 2 events,A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - * Restricted Attendance: 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 […] | 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! - Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: End birthright citizenship." 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 […] | 0 events, | 1 event, - Complete your Organizer training in one day. Prerequisite - An Introduction to Organizing (steps 1, 2, and 3 of the Step By Step Guide to Organizing). If you have previously completed the introduction (Steps, 1, 2 and 3) at a Wednesday training session, you can join the Zoom at 10am Pacific/1pm Eastern. If you have […] | 1 event, - Local Focus: Georgia Open discussion on the topic of the January 6 pardons. Restricted Attendance: Must be willing to follow Braver Angels protocols for discussions |
| 0 events, | 2 events, - We are excited to invite you to our upcoming event, "Defining & Measuring the Success of a U.S. President." Join us for a nonpartisan community event where we will explore how we evaluate presidential leadership through a discussion on key success measures such as economic performance, foreign policy, social progress, crisis management, and more. Through […] * Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed. | 3 events,A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - * Restricted Attendance: Members only. We are welcoming Braver Angels Members and others we might share the Zoom invitation link with directly. The Braver Angels Equality Caucus - LGBTQ+ Braver Angels, friends, colleagues, inquirers about LGBTQ+ issues - is meeting. Our signed up members and others are welcome to attend. After brief introductions we will […] Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting | 5 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! - 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: Resolved: Our immigration policies should be guided by what is good for the U.S., not humanitarian […] - Local Focus: Minnesota Braver Angels Your state coordinators want to know what’s on your mind. This is a BYOQ (Bring your own question). So bring your curious questions to share about political polarization. This is a casual, unscripted time for us to practice "open honest" questions among other Braver Angels practicing our LAPP skills: Listen, […] | 0 events, | 2 events,* 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. - 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 […] | 1 event, - Public discussion with breakout rooms ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
1 event,We live in challenging times and we all need more coping skills. Below is a link to an interview with Monica Guzman, one of the prime movers in this effort to build bridges. We invite you to watch it when you can and then join us for a discussion on Monday, March 24 at 5:30pm […] | 3 events, Featured - Featured Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: The U.S. should prioritize domestic interests over international leadership." 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. […] - Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield/Lane County, OR We are planning to get to know one another a bit and share some thoughts about how we think the Trump Administration is doing so far. * 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 | 4 events, Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels’ Faith Caucus Monthly Fellowship (Other/Braver Faith) Braver Angels Faith Caucus Monthly Meeting 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM ET 📍 Online via Zoom (Link provided upon registration) Uniting Across Divides: Faith, Patriotism, and a Shared American Identity In a time of heightened political and cultural division, how can faith leaders and communities foster deeper […] A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - The end of Donald Trump’s first 100 days is quickly approaching. Some have viewed Trump’s actions as decisive leadership, while others believe that his administration presents a constitutional crisis. The Red Caucus invites you to join our Red-Blue online Fishbowl, March 26, 4p Pacific/7p Eastern cross-partisan deep dive into Donald Trump’s first 100 days. Eight […] - 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 […] | 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! - Join us at the NH Braver Angels Alliance Zoom meeting on March 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm for a Braver Angels discussion that seeks to share viewpoints and bridge the divide regarding this timely topic: Is Trump Making America Great Again? President Trump has made sweeping changes since his first days in office. Do you […] | 2 events, - 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. 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. | 2 events, - This fishbowl-style event will provide a structured space for two groups of red leaning Braver Angels to reflect on the Trump Administration following the State of the Union address held earlier in the week. Each fishbowl will consist of approximately 6-8 red leaning participants. Observers of any color leaning are welcome to listen. | |
1 event, Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels’ Faith Caucus Monthly Fellowship (Other/Braver Faith) | 2 events, - Join the Braver Angels Book Club for a discussion of A Time to Build: From Family and Community to Congress and the Campus, How Recommitting to Our Institutions Can Revive the American Dream by Yuval Levin. Amid deep political and cultural divisions, Levin argues that America’s social malaise stems from fragmentation and institutional decline. Instead […] | 3 events,A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. * 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 | 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! | 3 events, - There has been a flurry of executive orders and actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in President Trump’s first months in office. To half the country, the President is using his legitimate authority to make needed changes to how the government operates. To the other half of the country, the President’s actions […] - 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 event is open to the media upon […] | 4 events,* 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. - Fireside Chat with Braver Angels President David Blankenhorn ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org - 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 […] |