Civic Conversations

* 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 […]

Come meet the candidates for Wilmington City Council as they share their perspectives on top policy issues. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

David Lapp will present an opportunity to partner with the Problems Solvers Caucus in Congress, including organizing Common Ground workshops followed by BA Conversations on Immigration with the Congress Member and constituents.

Come join us for a moderated Town Hall where candidates for City Council will answer questions sourced from community interest. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Join us for a 90-min, mid-day skills workshop in North County! As you requested at the Braver Angels: Reuniting America documentary screening, we've organized a special skills workshop. The workshop is based on the E-Course, "Skills for Bridging the Divide." We recommend you take the 45-minute training for a head start; however, it's not required. […]

Join us for a hands-on, interactive exercise that puts you in Congress’s shoes for two hours as we tackle the federal budget. Working in small groups, you’ll debate spending cuts, tax changes, and national priorities. You will grapple with the same tough choices lawmakers face and see just how challenging it is to balance competing […]

Join us for a hands-on, interactive exercise that puts you in Congress’s shoes for two hours as we tackle the federal budget. Working in small groups, you’ll debate spending cuts, tax changes, and national priorities. You will grapple with the same tough choices lawmakers face and see just how challenging it is to balance competing […]

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 […]

Blair Daly, founder of the Washington Initiative for Boys and Men https://wibm.us will share statistics about Washington’s male population, including numbers most people are unaware of. He will describe the growing bipartisan advocacy movement bringing together people from diverse political and professional backgrounds who believe our societal aspirations for gender equity and equality need to […]

* Restricted Attendance: Saint Stephen's Parishioners * Local Focus: Birmingham, AL Christian Response to Political Polarization

Join us for a provocative evening that cuts through the noise on renewable energy and the skyrocketing demands of AI, data centers, and electrification. Is the dream of a 100% renewable energy future a realistic solution or a feel-good fantasy? This event is designed to spark curiosity and bridge divides, bringing together conservatives, liberals, and […]

* Local Focus: Virginia Virginia is one of only two states electing a governor in 2025. In this fishbowl-style program, hear from supporters of Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger about why they are voting for their chosen candidate. The goal is not to persuade, but to understand each other's choices. Observers are welcome […]

* Local Focus: Sonoma County Alliance, Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco Alliance, and Silicon Valley Alliance About this event In the spirit of depolarizing our community and bringing people together, the 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 […]

As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state, will be followed by ''common ground' moderated discussions where rural and urban folks can together […]

Local Focus: Lane County/Eugene/Springfield, OR area. This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn ways to talk about politics with people they care about such as family, friends, coworkers, and others they are close to.