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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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Monthly Kitsap County Alliance Meeting The topic for this month is transgender-related policies in Washington State and the USA |
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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. […] |
2 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 a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!
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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 […] |
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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Workshop Sponsored by Braver Angels of South Central Indiana and is this months meeting. Everyone welcome! 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 […] |
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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 […] |
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5 events,* 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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This is the first session in a Values Curriculum. This session focuses on Shalom Schwartz's Human Values. Understanding the values of your fellow Americans helps Americans realize how much they have in common. Seeing each other’s values helps build respect and trust between Americans. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send […]
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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 […] |
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NOTE: Registration is through the Pathways Institute Course ML105. A small fee is collected by the Institute to cover site costs, participant guides, and a snack. Much of today’s polarization […] ** 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 […] 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 […] |
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** 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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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 […] |
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Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. The workshop will go from 10am--noon and afterwards lunch will be provided Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil […] |
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 […]
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For those interested in bridging political (and conversational) divides in families, communities, and organizations, Braver Angels offers a proven approach. The organization teaches listening skills rooted in the family counseling […] |
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Monthly book discussion meeting of Braver Angels of East Central Illinois Alliance members and subscribers. Visitors are welcome. Starting Monica Guzmán's I Never Thought of It That Way in September […]
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* Local Focus: Sarasota/Manatee Counties Depolarizing Conversations ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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Local Focus: Wisconsin Braver Angels member Bill Sankey shares his experience as a courageous citizen working to promote civil dialogue across the partisan divide. No registration required. Just stop […]
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Local Focus: Greater Houston Area Good food, better conversation, and different views around one table. Bring a dish and play Over Coffee—a relaxed game of stories and curiosity. ** This […]
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Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Networked surveillance systems like Flock are a good use of tax-payer dollars 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 […] |
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Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: New development in Saint George is doing more harm than good. 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 […]
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Restricted Attendance: those who hold a mental health license or degree The Braver Angels Mental Health Professionals Forum brings together therapists and clinicians from across the political spectrum to explore the intersection of mental health, politics, and social issues. Our mission is to provide a supportive, nonpartisan space for professional dialogue and shared learning—a place […] |
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 a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!
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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 […] |
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. |
4 events,* 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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This fall, Virginians will vote on three proposed amendments to the state constitution. Alliances across the state are teaming up to offer a voter fishbowl on one of the amendments, which would establish a state constitutional right to "make and effectuate one's own decisions about all matters related to one's pregnancy." The fishbowl format will […]
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* Local Focus: Chelan and Douglas Counties, WA Grab a coffee at Cafe Columbia and join us for an informal get-together of Braver Angels in Chelan and Douglas Counties WA. Meet new folks and share what you'd like to see Braver Angels accomplish in North/Central Washington. |
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UU Sunday Service, featuring guest speaker Barbara Hancin with Braver Angels & Documentary Film Screening: Braver Angels: Reuniting America Sunday, September 20th 10:30 a.m. - Service featuring guest speaker Barbara Hancin 11:30 a.m. - Refreshments 12:00 p.m. - Documentary Film Screening: "Braver Angels: Reuniting America" Barbara Hancin, Educator, Program Leader, and Co-Lead of the Braver […] |
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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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When reports of fraud make the headlines, accusations fly. Are government agencies failing to protect taxpayers? Is the problem a lack of oversight, weak enforcement, or political finger-pointing? What reforms would actually make a difference? Join us for a 90-minute discussion exploring how conservatives and liberals view fraud in Minnesota. Through respectful dialogue, participants will […] |
2 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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Civic Conversations for a Better Nebraska for Legislative District 12 Opportunity to converse about values across political divides, candidates invited |
2 events,Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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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 […] |
2 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 a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged! * 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 […] |
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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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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Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]
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Note: This event is to be attended online. 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 […] |
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3 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, guided discussion […]
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Restricted Attendance: Local Residents Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Ohio Please join us for an introduction to the Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels Alliance. We will get to know one another, and share our Alliance's purpose, events, and how you can get involved. This meeting is intended for those who are relatively new to Braver Angels, but […]
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As another election season approaches, many of us are looking for ways to have healthier conversations with neighbors, family members, and coworkers. Whether you love politics, avoid it, or simply want to listen better across differences, Braver Angels offers practical tools for strengthening our civic life. |
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Watch the documentary about the origins of Braver Angels and debrief the debate from Sept. 28, 2026. Hope to see you there! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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Many of us feel passionate about the work of Braver Angels, but we're also aware of a growing sense of skepticism around any sort of bridge building with the "other side." How do we help others see the power of courageous citizenship? One of the best tools we have is also one of the simplest, […] |
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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 a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!
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Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]
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Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […] |
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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Crash Course - complete Organizer training in one day Want to learn how to organize Braver Angels events? Our Organizer Crash Course combines all four weeks of Organizer Training into a single interactive Zoom session. In five hours, participants will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to organize Braver Angels events and begin the […]
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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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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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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 […] |
