Tariffs: What's the Story, Good or Bad? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Events calendar
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Calendar of Events
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1 event, - | 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, | 2 events, - 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 […] - 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 […] | 0 events, |
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. | 4 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org Civil discourse requires mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This workshop addresses how we may inadvertently be complicit in, or possibly even encourage, polarization. Depolarizing Ourselves is designed to help you lessen the effects […] * 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, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
0 events, | 4 events, - David Lapp will give an overview of progress to date on CCI, followed by a Testimonial, and then updates on Congressional outreach resources, piloting Community Gatherings on Immigration and the Immigration Policy Roundtable. There will be plenty of time for Open Discussion. 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 Join us to learn everything you need to know about working with school communities - teens, parents, teachers, adminstrators, school board members, and community at large ** 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. 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 - Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-Training? If so, join us for the next Braver Angels Debate Chair Forum. This space will be an opportunity for Debate Chairs and Chairs-in-Training to connect and learn from one another and other BA leaders! Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the […] | 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: Wisconsin Looking to get more involved in Braver Angels-Wisconsin? Whether you're an already-trained or in-training volunteer or just someone who wants to know more, please join us for this 1-hour meeting. You'll learn about volunteer opportunities and training. PLUS you'll get to meet Braver Angels from across Wisconsin. See you on Zoom! - Our monthly discussion forum has a two-fold objective: to provide a safe place for participants to express their views honestly and fully; and to enhance each participant's' understanding of those with opposing views and why they hold those views. | 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. | 0 events, | 1 event, - * Local Focus: North Bay Area of San Francisco About this event In the spirit of depolarizing our community and bringing people together, Sonoma County Braver Angels invites you to Walk a Mile in My News. This exciting experience pairs Blue-leaning and Red-leaning individuals for a two-week journey to share news sources and information about […] |
0 events, | 3 events, - Local Focus: Washington State 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: Washingtonians should pay higher taxes for basic education. You probably haven’t experienced […] * Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed. Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Social media companies should fact-check users" 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 […] | 5 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - 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 as principled and the other side as self-interested. […] - * Local Focus: Minnesota The Minnesota State Alliance Open House is a place to bring the curious questions that you wonder about, but might not have someone on the other side you feel safe asking. Our hope is that you feel OK to be “Open and Honest” with your curious questions, to better know ourselves […] | 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! - * Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels Wisconsin - New Members & Subscribers * Local Focus: Wisconsin If you're new to Braver Angels or would like a refresher, join us for an online New Members Meeting on May 22 at 7:00 p.m. CDT. Get acquainted with other members, hear an overview of the organization, learn about ways […] | 0 events, | 1 event, * 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. | 1 event, - Online public discussion with breakout rooms ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
1 event, - Welcome to the Braver Angels Military Veterans Group! Are you new to Braver Angels or the Military Veterans Group? Join us for our Bi-Monthly Welcome Event, held every other month on the 4th Monday. This is a great opportunity to: Learn about the resources and opportunities available to you as a member. Share your insights […] | 3 events, - Navigating Difficult Conversations: active listening, role playing, building conversations and relationships and bring curiosity. * 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 May discussion subject is a 1 hour, 20 minute interview by Jon Stewart on The Weekly Show of Michael Lewis on his new book "Who is Government?". The book profiles a number of federal workers who are unsung heroes of public service. Some of the issues we will explore include the often negative view […] | 2 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - 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 as principled and the other side as self-interested. […] | 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, - * Local Focus: Southeast Pennsylvania HELP us launch our Braver Angels Southeast PA (SEPA) alliance on a path to overcome polarization where we live. CItizens in our southeast PA region - since even before the Revolution - have come together across our differences to strengthen our country and to build our communities. Let’s do it […] - 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 […] | 1 event, - 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 […] |