Presented by Braver Angels Music, Derate The Hate Podcast, The Come Together Music Project, and based on the work of facilitator Shaka Mitchell, this event uses personal playlists and shared musical memories to bridge divides and foster human connection in a polarized era. Rather than driving political agreement, the sessions aim to build empathy across […]
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Local Focus: Medford Oregon and greater Jackson County Oregon As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to […]
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Local Focus: Illinois Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The Illinois legislature should establish an independent, nonpartisan redistricting commission charged with eliminating safe Congressional seats and maximizing electoral competitiveness. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. […] |
3 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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Braver Angels Boise: Bridging Divides Through Conversation
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Local Focus: Grants Pass Oregon and greater Josephine County Oregon As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together […] |
1 event,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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At the start of his second term in office, President Trump and his administration withdrew funding for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with a small portion of USAID's functions being transferred to the Department of State. These extensive changes prepare the way for accurate disagreement and productive debate about the United States' […] ** 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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Who are we as a people and a nation? Is Courageous Citizenship in our DNA? The answer should be a resounding yes! American history is replete with examples of ordinary citizens coming together, many times across deep divisions, to improve life for themselves, their families, their communities, and their country. From the high-stakes internal struggle […] |
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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Skills for Disagreeing Better--an interactive workshop which provides training in skills for listening, understanding others more fully and sharing your perspectives in constructive ways--even when you disagree sharply. Free and open to all ages high school and beyond and all political views. Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, […]
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Goodbye Politicians/Hello Democracy - Documentary Screening and Discussion Washtenaw County Braver Angels ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins […]
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At a time of deep political division and declining trust, Praying for America brings people together across faith traditions and political perspectives in a nonpartisan, multi-faith gathering to pray for […] |
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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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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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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 […]
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The news has been filled with reports of court battles, up to and including at the Supreme Court, over whether the U.S. Constitution limits the federal government’s ability to deport non-citizens whom the government believes are associated with a terrorist organization or whose speech threatens United States foreign policy interests. Constitution Conversations, a non-partisan program […] |
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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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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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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Book Discussion Restricted Attendance: 30 ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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Local Focus: Las Vegas and Southern Nevada Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview Abraham Lincoln’s famous 1858 quote, “A house divided against itself […]
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Why do we value democracy? What keeps our republic together? Hear about answers from some key American thinkers in the constitutional and pragmatist traditions to clarify why listening to others isn't just good for them - it's good for us. Dr. Eric B. Litwack is a philosopher and ethicist at the University of Sheffield and […] 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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Monthly book discussion meeting of Braver Angels of East Central Illinois Alliance members and subscribers. Visitors are welcome. We are reading Monica Guzmán's I Never Thought of It That Way. Please join us! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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Braver Angels Music is proud to present an intimate evening of conversation and music with acclaimed singer-songwriter Carrie Manolakos on Zoom, moderated by the co-directors of Braver Angels Music, Ben Caron and John Carroll. Following a breakout performance at the Braver Angels National Convention in Philadelphia, Carrie has become a beloved and sought-after presence within […] |
3 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 […] Local Focus: State of Michigan The Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering is a chance for Michiganders to learn about and practice Braver Angels skills for “disagreeing better,” i.e. communicating effectively even when there is disagreement. Braver Angels members and the general public are invited to join and share support with each other for depolarizing families and […] |
7 events,* Local Focus: Nashville, TN Area Join us for our monthly Nashville Braver Angels lunchtime gathering—an open, welcoming space where neighbors come together to practice Courageous Citizenship. Each month, we […] 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 Portland Metro Alliance Monthly Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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 […]
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* Restricted Attendance: 50 * Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, OR and surroundings It’s unlikely that political turmoil – or the anxiety associated with it – will disappear anytime soon. The practice […] |
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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Local Focus: Irvine, CA 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 […]
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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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Restricted Attendance: By invitation - applicants will be contacted by the organizer to assess their availability for a follow up "Constituent Conversation" . Successful applicants will also participate in an expected "Constituent Conversation" with either Governor Moore or Representative Raskin, tentatively scheduled for January 2027. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop […] |
1 event,Local Focus: Vancouver and greater Clark County WA Join us monthly as we bring together Vancouver WA and Clark County neighbors to discuss current issues shaping the local community. These gatherings prioritize respectful conversation over debate. Participants get a chance to listen to perspectives different from their own and find common ground on timely local […] |
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Note: This event is to be attended in person. Political differences don’t have to divide us. This combined workshop will help you look at your own reactions to political differences […] * Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed. |
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Turkey Talk: Practice Difficult Conversations with Family & Friends Before the Holidays Braver Angels Compassionate Conversation ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: TBD - Accepting requests 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 spectrum will have the opportunity […] |
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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The public is invited. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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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* Restricted Attendance: 50 * Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, OR and surroundings |
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Here's your chance to attend Braver Angel's flagship transformative workshop! A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from 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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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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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 […] |
1 event,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 […] |
1 event,Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** 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! |
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. |
1 event,Monthly Statewide Alliance meeting for education and practice conversations in the Braver Angels way on various subjects of interest to the group. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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Join us for a discussion and Q&A with Daniel Cox, author of Generation Uncoupled: America's New Gender Divide and the Crisis of Human Connection, a thoughtful analysis of the widening gender gap in our society and what we can do about it. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […] |
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: Wisconsin If you’re new to Braver Angels or just want to know more, join us online for "Welcome to Braver Angels-Wisconsin!" Meet other members, get an overview of the organization, learn how to get involved, and find out what’s happening in the state. Bring your questions and ideas for what you'd like to […]
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About this event Join us for an interactive and engaging gathering designed to bring people together for honest conversations about how immigration has affected our lives and what is at stake for our community. Born out of the Citizens Commission on Immigration, the Community Forum on Immigration is a new 90-minute experience that creates space […] |
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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Family cutoffs have been rising in this country for some time, and one of the contributors political differences. Therapists, especially individual therapists seeing one family member, appear to be involved in some of these cutoffs, and cut off family members often consult a therapist. As Braver Angels therapists, we have sometime to contribute here to […] |
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