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
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| 0 events, | 2 events, Local Focus: Kitsap County, WA Braver Angels Monthly Discussion Kitsap County ** 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. | 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! - Want to understand the different sides of the controversial debate on California's high school ethnic studies course? Join our online event on September 4, 2025, for a courageous conversation with panelists representing several perspectives. We'll explore the complex issues to foster mutual understanding and respectful disagreement. Lack of state funding to support this policy requirement […] - Take a deep dive into how colliding worldviews separate us, how our brains trick us into seeing those who 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 conversatinos, and building […] | 1 event, - Join us September 5th at Temple University for a moderated conversation on public health during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Speakers will include Maciej Boni and David Zweig. The conversation will be moderated by Braver Angels' Wilk Wilkinson, Director of Media Systems & Operations. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. You can also reserve a livestream ticket for […] | 3 events, - * Local Focus: This event will take place in Bloomington, IN. There will be a Zoom available for those who are not in the area. The September meeting of the South-Central Indiana Braver Angels Alliance will continue our discussion on immigration. Join us as we consider the language we use, review the pieces of the […] - * Local Focus: Central Ohio BA Central Ohio Members Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org - * Local Focus: Greater Houston Area Potluck & Discussion: Why We See Things Differently - A Braver Angels Conversation on Moral Values and Political Leanings Join the Houston Alliance of Braver Angels on **Saturday, September 6, 2025**, for a potluck supper and thought-provoking conversation inspired by Jonathan Haidt’s acclaimed book *The Righteous Mind: Why Good […] | 2 events, - Braver Angels SongFaire is a quarterly open-mic for musicians to share original songs that connect well with the Braver Angels mission with one another and with a wider audience online. Artists may perform live or present recorded songs. Our next SongFaire will be on Sunday, September 7, at 2-3:15 pm (Pacific) / 5-6:15 pm (Eastern). […] - 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, September 7, at 2-3:15 pm Pacific time (5-6:15 pm Eastern). […] |
| 1 event, - Is crime at a crisis level? What leads you to think that, if you do? What is your understanding of crime? What should be done about it? At the next Braver Angels Greater Cincinnati Alliance meeting, participants will be sharing thoughts about these questions. We’ll hear from the both RED and BLUE perspectives. Will the […] | 1 event, 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 […] | 6 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - Casual conversations to deepen our depolarization skills, while supporting local businesses. No pre-registration necessary - just show up and look for our signs. Be prepared for the weather! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org 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! […] | 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: Minnesota The Rural/Urban Divide in Minnesota. What Do the Twin Cities Not Know? Those that live in the seven county metro area might think they know those in the other 96% of the state, but what don't they know and what might they get wrong? Let's discuss what urbanites don't know, what […] | 0 events, | 1 event, - * Local Focus: Georgia Monthly luncheon meeting for Braver Angels Georgia members and interested persons. One can attend without purchasing lunch. | 0 events, |
| 4 events, - *Local Focus: Utah Annual Potluck for the Utah Braver Angels Alliance - *Restricted Attendance: Residents of Friendship Manor and guests *Local Focus: Salt Lake City - Local Focus: New York City Calling all songwriters and music lovers! Braver Angels Music is bringing our Common Ground Songwriting Workshop to New York City for the first time! This unique workshop is designed to bring together community members of different political perspectives to find common ground on an issue they care about - all […] | 4 events, - Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels-Wisconsin Members & Subscribers Local Focus: Wisconsin If you're new to Braver Angels or simply want to know more, join us for an online Welcome to Braver Angels-Wisconsin! Meet other members, hear an overview of the organization, learn about ways to get involved, and find out what's happening with Braver Angels in […] - Join us for a thoughtful conversation on one of the most debated issues of our time: who should have the opportunity to immigrate to the United States. Should the system prioritize family ties, humanitarian needs, economic growth, or workforce demands? We’ll start with a brief, fact-based overview of today’s legal immigration pathways—including asylum—and then open […] - * Local Focus: People living in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties, PA * Restricted Attendance: Members and interested parties living in south central PA who are impacted by construction of new large data centers BALSA Membership Meeting and Informal Debate | 6 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. 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 […] - * Local Focus and Restricted Attendance: NE Ohio NEO Alliance Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 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: TN The Braver Angels Alliances of Tennessee monthly meetings are hybrid, with the in-person meeting taking place in Knoxville. Each month we have a structured discussion of a topic that relates to depolarization, often drawing from videos and articles shared in the weeks before the meeting that help inform the conversation. Details for […] - * 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 […] | 0 events, | 2 events, - What role do our word choices play in our political divisions? Are we even conscious of how our language might be drawing in some people and alienating others? Join us to watch Isaac Saul's 2024 TED Talk, "3 Ideas for Communicating Across the Political Divide," and discuss how the words we use can serve as […] - *Local Focus: Utah Skills Demo: a practice session of skills for disagreeing better. Two people who disagree will have a moderated conversation using the skills, and you’ll have a chance to see it in action and ask your own questions. | 0 events, |
| 2 events, - * Local Focus: North Carolina This is a monthly virtual event series hosted by alliances affiliated with Braver Angels of North Carolina. Each event is a relaxed, informal, moderated discussion on a topic of general interest. No registration required. We do not meet in December. Our Sep 2025 topic is “Redistricting and Gerrymandering”. For more […] - 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 […] | 1 event, - Braver Angels Georgia monthly Zoom meeting for September Local Focus: Georgia | 2 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - Come participate in a respectful exchange of ideas with fellow members of your community ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 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: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties - but everyone welcome! Monthly Local Alliance Meeting with a Discussion Topic: We're going back to school - what does that look like in 2025? We provide the pizza - come early if you want beverages or extras. ** This event is open to the media upon […] The Braver Angels Equality Caucus welcomes LGBTQ individuals, allies, family members, friends, colleagues and others who want to work with us in the Braver Way Regular Monthly meeting of Braver Angels Equality Caucus | 0 events, | 2 events, - * Restricted Attendance: Prerequisite – An Introduction to Organizing Complete the 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 […] - “Who the heck is feeding the fire of polarization and fear?” “Am I consciously or unconsciously feeding that fire?” Come find out if you are and what to do about it. Join us; It’s FREE Could ‘Trust’ be an antidote to fear and polarization? If we know each other, work together and learn some trust-building […] | 3 events, - * Local Focus: Snohomish and King Counties Note: You will not need physical or virtual tickets to attend this event Join us for our dynamic quarterly discussions, where we explore current events through the principles of Braver Angels. Participants will have the unique opportunity to help shape the conversation by selecting the topics they would […] - Fireside Chat with Maury Giles, Braver Angels’ New CEO Join us for a special national conversation with our new CEO, Maury Giles, in dialogue with Monica Guzmán, author of I Never Thought of It That Way. Together, they’ll explore what’s next for our movement at this pivotal moment. This is your chance to get to […] - Public discussion held ONLINE ONLY in Zoom facilitated breakout rooms. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
| 1 event, - Question 1 on the ballot this November will authorize changes in the Maine voting process. What are these changes and what will their effect be? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 2 events, - As Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will help you develop a short, clear and memorable way to talk about Braver […] - As Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will help you develop a short, clear and memorable way to talk about Braver […] | 1 event, 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! | 1 event, | 1 event, - * Local Focus: San Francisco Bay Area Feeling politically exhausted? Are you tired of arguments and hurt feelings, or walking on eggshells around those of polar opposite viewpoints? Are you increasingly anxious given the volatility and pace of the news cycle? Is obsessive doom-scrolling leaving you frustrated? At Braver Angels, we believe there’s a better […] | 0 events, |
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