Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
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Personal history of the 250th July 4th event. What did you do, meaning of the day for you, personal thoughts and experiences. What can we do in our communities to lead to another 250 years? What issues are important to you right now? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests […]
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Restricted Attendance: You need to have taken at least one Braver Angels skills course, in person, online or ecourse Join fellow Braver Angels members in a small group setting to discuss challenging situations you've encountered. Share your experiences, reflect together, and strengthen your Braver Angels skills through peer learning.The event is carefully and kindly moderated. […]
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Join Colorado Springs Councilmembers, along with city staff, for a Braver Angels-facilitated town hall on Monday, July 27, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Library 21c (1175 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920) City leaders invite residents to engage in conversations and work together toward solutions in our community. Facilitated by trained Braver Angels moderators, […] |
4 events,This event shows us how to look at our own attitudes towards the political “other,” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing and for constructively intervening in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […]
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Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Kansas voters should elect their state Supreme Court justices. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us for this free Local Community Debate, where participants from across the ideological […] Program runs from 7-8:30 pm. Learn how to disagree accurately by defining terms; check out BA's database for troublesome terms for blue vs. red. Help determine the resolution for us to debate in September. Hope to see you there! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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Local Focus: Menifee-Temecula Valley Our July meeting topic: How can we ensure the integrity of the mid-term elections? Some say mail-in ballots should not be counted after election day. Others claim non-citizens are voting and swaying the election outcomes. Many view these claims as an attempt to overthrow the election results. So how can we […]
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We're excited to launch a new Braver Angels satellite in Pierce County, led by Puyallup Mayor Ned Witting. Through workshops, discussions, debates, community outreach, and social gatherings, the satellite will create opportunities for people of all political perspectives to engage one another with curiosity, respect, and goodwill. Whether you're interested in getting involved or simply […] |
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Presenting the Braver Angels approach to fixing our broken politics ** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! |
1 event,Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. |
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Join us for our monthly, in-person Alliance meeting. Maryanne, Erik, Carolyn, and Clark will share highlights from Braver Angels’ Philadelphia Convention — and unveil our exciting new goals! They’ll cover: The Pledge What we learned at the Convention 15 Million Courageous Citizens These are just the highlights — come hear the full story and be […]
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This session will cover all of the steps needed to plan and conduct a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration and a Constituent Conversation with the Member of Congress who represents the workshop participants. It provides proven techniques for organizing and running the two sessions, along with a trove of resources and contacts to help you […] |
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Columbia Gorge Alliance Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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Local Focus: Temecula Valley Join us for some Interfaith dialogue over a burger and beer.
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Doug Teschner and Beth Malow, Braver Angel Leaders and co-authors of Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times, will be joining us on our monthly Zoom meeting on Tuesday August 4 at 7 pm. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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1 event,** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! |
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* Restricted Attendance: Maximum 20 people, preference to Braver Angels members. No children. *Local Focus: Price, UT Overnight at North Springs Shooting Range near Price, Utah. Come shoot with us, and talk about what guns mean to you. Ever wondered what you’d do if someone’s gun fell at your feet? Day 1: Learn how to […] Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. |
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Priced out, Regulated out or Brought Out? Why is it so difficult to afford a home and who is responsible? Some blame landlords, developers, corporations and Wall Street investors. Others blame zoning laws, property taxes, government regulations and permit delays. Congress recently passed the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, combining regulatory reform, housing […] ** Local Focus: Tarrant County and the surrounding area Join us in person or by Zoom for our 2026 Kick-off Meeting! Location Details: Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76109 Note: Look for the Braver Angels signage at the WEST entrance of the campus. If interested in joining via Zoom: https://zoom.braverangels.org/5709 Email tarrant-county@braverangels.org […]
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We will have small group discussions of three possible topics: 1. The End of DEI: Are We Better or Worse For It? 2. The Rise of Democratic Socialism: Communism-Lite or Socially-Responsible Capitalism? 3. Christianity in Public Schools: Moral Education or Indoctrination? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
2 events,Local Focus: Baton Rouge, LA Each month, the Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance meets to take on topics of local interesting, including invited guests, debates, and workshops. Previous topics have included immigration, tourism, LA GATOR vouchers, and depolarization. In some months, the meeting may move to a different Sunday based on holidays, such as Mother's […]
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Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This […] |
3 events,Monthly book discussion meeting of Braver Angels of East Central Illinois Alliance members and subscribers. Visitors are welcome. Finishing Jonathan Haidt's The Righteous Mind (Ch. 9-12) in July/August 2026. Starting Monica Guzman's I Never Thought of It That Way in September 2026. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […]
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Restricted Attendance: We welcome all signed up members of the Equality Caucus who will receive the Zoom meeting invitation. Monthly online meeting of Braver Angels Equality Caucus ( LGBTQ, allies, and concerned participants in the Braver Angels way) |
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Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Government should incentivize child rearing Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Come join us for this free National Debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will […] * Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield and surroundings, Oregon We will divide into pairs and have three, 20-minute, topic-focused conversations, followed by unstructured social time. Find your Braver Angels hosts at an outside table with BA posters.
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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 […] |
6 events,** Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties Practice your depolarizing conversation skills in a Braver Angels casual meet-up, while supporting local businesses. Look for our signs at one of the picnic tables (we will be outside, so be prepared for the weather). 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! […] Local Focus: Portland, Oregon Monthly Discussion Meeting for Braver Angels Portland Metro ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
1 event,** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! |
2 events,Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.
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North Olympic Peninsula Braver Angels will have a booth at the Jefferson County Fair. more information at: https://jeffcofairgrounds.org/about-the-fair/ ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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North Olympic Peninsula Braver Angels will have a booth at the Jefferson County Fair. more information at: https://jeffcofairgrounds.org/about-the-fair/ ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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* Restricted Attendance: Limit of 21 (though maybe we'll take more) Note: This event is to be attended in person. Attend Skills for Disagreeing Better to learn how to have more productive and more informative conversations with those that you disagree In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other […] * 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. |
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North Olympic Peninsula Braver Angels will have a booth at the Jefferson County Fair. more information at: https://jeffcofairgrounds.org/about-the-fair/ ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. 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. […] |
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Patriotism is one of those terms that seems pretty simple—until you start talking about it. Across the country, Americans are debating whether schools should help shape students’ sense of patriotism […]
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Washtenaw County Braver Angels Teen Privacy vs. Parental Rights in Health Care |
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Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This […] A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We […]
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Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: We should limit elected officials to a set number of terms. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance […] |
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Restricted Attendance: Mental health professionals only The Braver Angels Mental Health Professionals Forum brings together therapists and clinicians from across the political spectrum to explore the intersection of mental health, […] |
3 events,** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for […]
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Local Focus: Central OH A chance to socialize with your fellow Columbus area Braver Angels. No agenda, just good fellowship, food, and drink.
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Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: NYS communities should implement networked surveillance (like Flock) Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, […] |
1 event,Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. |
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About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. This 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 immigration. Together, participants talk about their connection to the issue and share opinions on solutions. By […]
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About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United States. 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, […]
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Local Focus: San Francisco Bay Area Bay Area Braver Angels, significant others, and interested community members are invited to attend a social gathering featuring light refreshments. Bring a folding chair, meet the core team, have some treats, and make new friends. |
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1 event,* 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, guided discussion […] |
4 events,This event shows us how to look at our own attitudes towards the political “other,” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing and for constructively intervening in conversations […]
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Hear the new co-chairs' direction for the coming year. Learn how you can be involved beyond our meetings. Hope to see you there! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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Florida is full of beautiful nature: crystal clear springs, ocean waves, trails of longleaf pine trees, and roadside wildflowers. While we all enjoy this beauty, have you, too, noticed that […] |
1 event,Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
3 events,** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for […] * Local focus: Oregon - Eugene/Springfield and surrounding area These monthly sharing circles are meant to help people in Eugene/Springfield and the surrounding area to meet and discuss differing political perspectives in ways that helps both sides see more to the story and understand each other better. The evening may include an educational component geared […]
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We all have political blind spots — and learning to recognize them can open the door to real breakthroughs across differences. Join us for a welcoming, practical conversation about why blind spots form, how they shape what we see, and how clearer understanding can help us connect more fully with one another. Come ready to […] |
2 events,Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. 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 […] |
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Participants explore their own attitudes towards the political “other,” develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing, and learning how to constructively intervene in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side. This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels as part of our mission to […]
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Local Focus: Georgia State Politics Monthly Luncheon for The Atlanta Alliance and Georgia State.
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Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own "inner […] |
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Restricted Attendance: You need to have taken at least one Braver Angels skills course, in person, online or ecourse Join fellow Braver Angels members in a small group setting to discuss challenging situations you've encountered. Share your experiences, reflect together, and strengthen your Braver Angels skills through peer learning.The event is carefully and kindly moderated. […] |
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1 event,** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for […] |
1 event,Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules. |
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Central/Eastern Washington Alliance is hosting a Red and Blue (and Purple) Barbecue Sunday, September 6, 2026, 2pm to 6pm at Cloverdale Ranch, Edwall WA BBQ Burgers and Brats hosted by the Central/Eastern WA Alliance Who should come: Anyone interested in networking and lively conversation with Central/Eastern Washington Braver Angels, spending time with old friends and […] |
