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 […]
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| 2 events, - Local Focus: Chicago Note: This *FREE* event is to be attended in person (Promo code: BRAVER). You will not need physical or virtual tickets in order to attend this event. Are you vexed by the unproductive vitriol in politics today or dismayed at the results of the election? Braver Angels is the nation's largest grassroots […] | 5 events, - 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 […] - Local Focus: New York City This fishbowl-style event will provide a structured space for two groups of blue and red leaning Braver Angels to reflect on the Trump Administration following the first 100 days of the administration! Each fishbowl will consist of approximately 6-8 participants. Observers of any color leaning are welcome to listen. Local Focus: Mid-Missouri Public policy discussion on national, state, or local topic. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 4 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 - Local Focus: San Diego/Southern California How do your spiritual values shape your political views? Join Braver Angels and AND Campaign for an interfaith dialogue on "What Role Should Faith Play in Politics?" We'll explore questions about applying faith to society and navigating differing beliefs. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send […] | 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: Washington, DC 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: It's in the American people's interest for President Trump to befriend Vladimir […] | 10 events, - Local focus: PA - Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance About this Event Resolved: Nuclear energy is a better alternative than renewable energy (solar, wind, hydroelectric, batteries, etc.) for combating climate change. You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. This is a highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, […] - 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 […] - The South-Central Indiana Alliance is hosting a free presentation on Federal Government Waste. Our guest speaker, Pamela S. Roberts, with a career spanning more than 35 years in the political arena, will share her perspectives on the Department of Government Efficiency, flaws in our political system that lead to inefficiency, how to find the truth, […] | 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 […] | |
| 2 events, Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels’ Faith Caucus Monthly Fellowship (Other/Braver Faith) - A Panel Discussion featuring two clergy from congregations in the Detroit area, David Joseph, the Blue Co-chair of the Michigan Alliance and Rachel Cannon from Network partner, Vitality Solutions, to discuss approaches to political polarization between and within religious congregations ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 8 events, - 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 […] 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 […] - Come participate in a respectful exchange of ideas with fellow members of your community about the activities of the Department of Government Efficiency. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 4 events, - Local Focus: Near Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA Dialogue on Palestine and Israel - Can there be a Two-State Solution? A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. Join Idaho Braver Angels for our monthly state-wide meeting to learn about activities, get to know others in Idaho working on depolarization, and practice skills in speaking and listening according to Braver Angels principles. The meeting program lasts an hour with an optional 30 minutes of additional hang out time | 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: Long Island 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: Our Constitutional System of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances presently is working to […] | 2 events, - Local Focus: Southeastern Massachusetts About this Event Resolved: Reducing income inequality should be a national priority, even if it requires wealth redistribution You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. This is a highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen carefully to one another, and allow themselves to […] | 7 events, - Local Focus: Northern Colorado 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: Musk and DOGE are helping our United States improve our government. You probably haven’t experienced […] - Is the media driving or reflecting our political divide? In a time of growing distrust and partisan tension, the role of the media has come under intense scrutiny. Is the press a mirror/reflecting society's divisions or a magnifier fueling polarization? Join Roger Lowe, a seasoned journalist and communications leader, for a candid conversation exploring how […] - Note: This event is to be attended online via Zoom. Tickets are free. 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 workshop) Watch a video of a Braver […] | 3 events, - Local Focus: Monterey Bay Area, CA 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. […] |
| 3 events, Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels’ Faith Caucus Monthly Fellowship (Other/Braver Faith) - * Local Focus: Chicagoland Western Suburbs 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 […] - 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: The United States should follow an America First foreign policy. You probably haven’t experienced anything like […] | 4 events, Featured - Featured Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on a topic to be selected. To help us select the resolution for debate, please complete our National Intercollegiate Debate Resolution/Topic Poll: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew1SII2645JZj1K3gCYeCJ0BcXwPpBurqi7AjvT59Z37Xvgw/viewform. Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will […] - On April 1, the East Metro Alliance held a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. A panel of six people who lean Red and six people who lean Blue worked through the three-hour workshop and found Points of Agreement around their Values, Concerns and Solutions. In this 90-minute session, we will be asking the broader East […] * Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed. | 9 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - We will be discussing aspects of immigration and ICE in a structured format that allows a variety of opinions and perspectives to be shared. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org Local Focus: Washington, DC Join the Braver Angels DC Alliance for our monthly membership meeting. Meet other local volunteers, hear what's going on this month, and find ways to volunteer with Braver Angels. We'll devote the first hour to the formal meeting and the second hour to a social, so come get involved and make […] | 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! - Restricted Attendance: Kitsap County residents, in-person only This month, Kitsap County Braver Angels will be discussing AI. No need to bring anything but yourself, though snacks and drinks are welcome. Below are some resources shared by current attendees about the topic that you might enjoy as a pre-read. _________________________________ It's a bit long but these […] - Monthly Alliance Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 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. | 4 events, - 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 […] - 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 Immigration. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of […] - Local Focus: Chicagoland Western Suburbs 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 […] | |
| 1 event, Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels’ Faith Caucus Monthly Fellowship (Other/Braver Faith) | 3 events, Featured - Featured Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Defend DEI." 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 and […] - * Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield Area, OR Local Alliance Meeting | 5 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - 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 - Come grab a beer and wings 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 | 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! - Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties - but everyone welcome! Monthly meet-up of local Braver Angels, for discussion. Topic: "A lie travels around the world faster than the truth can put on its pants". When have you had to revise your outrage over something you saw or heard in the media? ** This event […] - 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 […] | 2 events, - 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 […] | 10 events, - Join Braver Angels Orange County for an interactive workshop that explores how implicit bias shapes our political conversations—and how to overcome it. In a time of growing division, this session offers tools to recognize unconscious assumptions, build empathy, and engage in more constructive dialogue across the political spectrum. We would love your participation and engagement. […] - Local Focus: Northern Colorado ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org - 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 […] | 5 events, - 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 […] - Local Focus: Louisiana 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 You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. This is a highly […] - It's Sunday afternoon in the parlor, and time for Braver Games. Braver Games employ gaming techniques to educate and practice Braver Angels skills and core principles, where humor and game structure can be a great help to break through the tension of political conversations. Experience the impact, you'll be wanting to come back for more! […] |
| 3 events, - This event will provide a broad Introduction to Braver Angels overview of the activities of this nationwide, cross-partisan, non-denominational non-profit’s volunteer-led movement. Its Mission? To bridge the partisan divide for the good of our democratic republic. This talk will explore how in our current political climate, much of our conflict stems not from healthy disagreement […] - Tariffs: What's the Story, Good or Bad? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org - Local Focus: Michigan Looking to connect with others in a relaxed, welcoming environment? Join us for the Michigan Family Dinner Meet-Up! This in-person gathering is a space to build on the conversations we’ve had in virtual meetings and other Braver Angels events, get to know each other better, and practice the skills we’re learning - […] | 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 - Public Democracy Los Angeles (PDLA) is a coalition dedicated to making LA’s governance more equitable, representative, and responsive. We advocate for civic assemblies—a proven democratic process that brings everyday people together to tackle the city’s most pressing challenges, such as homelessness, fire response strategies, and immigration. Used worldwide in countries like Ireland, Canada, and France, […] | 1 event, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. | 2 events, Featured - Featured Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: President Trump is Making America Great Again." 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 […] 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, | 5 events, - * Local Focus: All are welcome but this workshop will be Indiana-focused. Do you realize Indiana was the first state to create school vouchers? Do you realize Indiana has the largest school voucher program in the United States? We have an expert from the Franklin Community Schools to help you understand how vouchers work. Former […] - Luncheon for members of Braver Angels Georgia and interested persons. Local Focus: Georgia - This 90 minute interactive session teaches the Braver Angels Music method of songwriting and co-writing to bridge divides. This session is a combination of creative exercises, discussions, song sharing and educational content. This experience is for participants of all skill levels and songwriting experience. Participation requires taking the Braver Angels "Depolarizing Within" e-course, in-person or […] | 1 event, - Local Focus: Northern MN and WI Get together to discuss and reflect upon the recent national Braver Angels debate Resolved: Trump is making America Great Again. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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