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| 2 events, - How closely should local law enforcement and ICE collaborate? Does collaboration increase security for citizens or put more people at risk? Join two legislators who have different views on this issue. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org - A deep dive fishbowl exercise for mixed reds and blues to learn about each other's political fears and understand how we might better respond to fears that inhibit working political relationships. NOTE: It will be a better experience if you have completed at least one Braver Angels workshop. | 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: NC Sandhills Region Gather with neighbors across the political spectrum for an evening of fun, learning, and connection! Join us for Patriotic Trivia Night, where teams will test their knowledge of American history, civics, and culture. Whether you’re a trivia buff or just love a good time, you’ll enjoy this friendly competition […] | 2 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - Tired of shouting matches and gridlock? Discover CommonSense American, (commonsenseamerican.org/ where Republicans, Democrats, and Independents work together to influence Congress with real solutions. Join us to learn how you can help shape national policy through respectful collaboration—not partisanship. Since 2020, this group has been successful in helping Congress pass three bills on a bi-partisan basis. […] | 4 events, Featured - Featured Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Robert F Kennedy Jr. will advance the health of the American people" Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and […] 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! - On July 31 at 8 pm ET we will discuss Executive Power, addressing questions including under what circumstances is its use appropriate, and how much is too much? We’ll watch a recent role-playing exercise involving Democratic and Republican politicians and journalists, as well as a piece about Dick Cheney’s use of Executive Power that is […] | 0 events, | 5 events, - Local Focus: Cincinnati, OH About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. We are addressing how we regard […] - Where do you stand on Due Process? Is Due Process only for US citizens? Or is Due Process for everyone, even those who break the law? Join the South-Central Indiana Alliance for our monthly meeting August 2nd. We've invited two experts to discuss these aspects of Due Process. - Local Focus: Georgia Braver Angels Georgia monthly luncheon for August at The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant in Decatur, Georgia. | 1 event, - Local Focus: New York City On August 3rd at 3pm, come see a public performance of Braver Angels and New York Theatre Workshop's Mind the Gap, a program where a group of politically diverse participants will be creating original pieces of theater together over the course of a weekend - come see what they create! […] |
| 1 event, - * Local Focus: North Central Washington State 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. […] | 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. - Restricted Attendance: Alliance members and their guests Local Focus: Washtenaw County Alliance To start what we hope will be a robust and ongoing discussion about immigration in our alliance, we’d like everyone to watch a Braver Angels video: Immigration 101: A Short Intro to the U.S. Immigration System, co-presented by Theresa Cardinal Brown and Jim […] 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 | 2 events, - Restricted Attendance: Prerequisite – An Introduction to Organizing. Complete Braver Angels Organizer training in one day. 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 not completed the prerequisite, you should join the Zoom at […] A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. | 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, - 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 […] | 4 events, - 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 a focus on listening and […] - Have you ever been caught off guard when someone makes a strong political statement? How do you respond? With anger? Do you ignore them or change the subject? Asking clarifying questions can lead to much richer conversations. Attend this session to hone up on your skills. No registration necessary - The trio of “diversity, equity, and inclusion” has emerged as a center of controversy in our divided political atmosphere. Do we know what these terms mean, in theory and in practice? Is there any basis for common ground? As we approach the 2026 midterm elections—the campaigning is already underway-- this is an important discussion to […] |
| 1 event, - 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 prioritize domestic interests over international leadership. You probably haven’t experienced anything like […] | 7 events, - Join us to hear activities that truly engage teens and young adults in depolarizing work. Learn time-tested specific games and activities you can use to enrich your events. (These work for adults, too.). Finally, learn more about the work of the Braver Angels School-Community Network - with parents, teachers, administrators, school board members, church communities, […] 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 […] - * Local Focus: Northern Virginia, DC, Metro Maryland Exploring the degree to which the deficit could be reduced by moving policy levers, and the experience of seeking common ground in a light-hearted environment. We'll be using the CRFB's "Debt-Fixer" tool. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 5 events, - ** 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. 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! […] | 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, - 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. | 7 events, - Local Focus: Colorado Springs and surrounding Southern Colorado areas Learn and practice the LAPP framework (Listen/Acknowledge/Pivot/Perspective) for difficult conversations. NOTE: This is a new workshop from Braver Schools, "Skills for Challenging Conversations: LAPP Skills.” It is a shortened, non-partisan "Depolarizing Within" workshop. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […] - Polarizing conversations can occur even without specific policy issues. This workshop aims to build skills that help prevent tense conversations from becoming arguments. This event is an adaptation of the "Depolarizing Within" workshop, but it does not focus on politics or red/blue stereotypes. Instead, it emphasizes building skills to navigate tension in everyday conversations […] - 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 […] | 1 event, - Join us for a special in-person Braver Angels event in partnership with St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral as part of their Sunday morning forum series. Trained Braver Angels moderators will lead an interactive presentation on The Spirit of Curiosity—an invitation to engage across differences with openness, humility, and a genuine desire to understand. This is a […] |
| 1 event, - Come celebrate the artists and songs that journeyed with us to the Woodstock Summit. After a powerful week at the Woodstock Music for Peace Summit, we’re gathering one more time to reflect, reconnect, and lift up the music that carried the spirit of the moment. 🎧 We’ll premiere the full What the World Needs to […] | 3 events, - Local Focus: Cape Coral, Fort Myers and surrounding communities (SWFL) This is an alliance kick off - here is a link to the invite https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zm_BBl-jERwlkt4nkirKfUUoB2ymV3R-62641sWbHOE/edit?usp=sharing Our agenda includes the following: Learn simple techniques for listening and speaking across political differences Collect your input on the issues that matter most in our community Identify volunteers interested […] - 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 and others’ stories behind […] * Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed. | 11 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - Join us the day before our regularly scheduled meeting at BG’s Food Cartel in Beaverton, at 4250 Rose Biggi Ave., to practice depolarizing skills while you converse with your fellow Braver Angels and support local businesses with your patronage (“Bipartisan Cafe” style casual, yet structured, conversations). We plan to repeat this monthly on the second […] - Join us to practice depolarizing skills while you converse with your fellow Braver Angels and friends in a beautiful setting by the Boise greenbelt! Please invite others – we hope this can be a casual, friendly introduction for newcomers to the Braver Angels community. We will have discussion question cards available to help encourage conversations. […] | 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: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties - but everyone is welcome! Join us to discuss: How Does Oregon’s Sanctuary State Status Affect You? Our August meeting will be Thursday August 21, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM Round Table Pizza 10150 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy (OR 10) Beaverton, OR 97005 We still have use […] | 1 event, - Restricted Attendance: This event is not open to the public. This is the practice session to last month's introduction to LAPP skills | 5 events, - Local Focus: Cincinnati, OH 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 a […] - 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 […] * 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. | 3 events, - Public discussion about ICE on Zoom using breakout rooms. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org - It is August in Oregon and time to relax at a picnic! It's Free! The planning team will provide turkey chili, pasta salad, salad, cookies, fruit tray and paper products and water. Bring your favorite beverage and chips and dip you like. This is in a sheltered area with picnic tables for 40+. Bring your […] - Local Focus: Rhode Island Join neighbors from across the political spectrum for an evening of connection—and learn how you can play an active role in growing the RI Alliance of Braver Angels. We’ll share a short, inspiring video about our work to bridge the partisan divide, then invite you into guided conversations about polarization in […] |
| 3 events, - Building Trust Between Ordinary Citizens and Public Health The Truth and Trust Project at Braver Angels is an effort to build trust, foster respect, and bridge divides among people who have different views on pandemic public health policies, including those implemented for Covid and those under consideration for future outbreaks. The project brings together a […] - * Local Focus: Montgomery County ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org - 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 - all in a […] | 3 events, - Braver Angels: Reuniting America, Film and Discussion Join us to watch the Braver Angels documentary. It's a 50-minute film about polarization in America. You’ll see 8 Democratic-leaning voters and 7 Republican-leaning voters as they go through a Braver Angels Red/Blue workshop in Waynesville, Ohio. These regular people move from real skepticism to pretty profound understanding. […] - Local Focus: Tampa Bay Area New Alliance Meeting! ** 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: Increased nuclear power is necessary to mitigate climate change." 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. […] | 2 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - Join the Braver Angels Faith Caucus on August 27 for an evening with Duncan Newcomer, author and longtime Braver Angels friend. Duncan will share reflections from his latest work on Abraham Lincoln, followed by Q&A and open discussion. Come be part of this thoughtful dialogue at the intersection of faith, history, and civic renewal. | 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! 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 […] - 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 […] | 0 events, | 1 event, - * Local Focus: Central Texas 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. […] | 1 event, - A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped […] |
