What values do we share and what strains those values? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Events calendar
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Calendar of Events
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| 4 events, - What values do we share, and what strains those values? Let's learn to build bridges rather than walls... ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org - Local Focus: Denver and the surrounding counties A collaborative environment for participants to express their viewpoint on a topic, listen actively to other perspectives, and asking curious questions of viewpoints offered. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org | 1 event, * Restricted Attendance: For the best experience, all 8 sessions are recommended as the course builds on itself. Unmasking Manipulative Media You can see through distorted reporting from news sources you’ve learned not to trust. But what about the news reports your friends are forwarding from outlets you don’t recognize? And what about your go-to […] | 3 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - Note: This *FREE*event is to be attended online. Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About this Event Resolved: "The United States should be a leader in […] - Why is affordable housing so hard to build in America? We will discuss three videos exploring various aspects about what's called a national affordable housing crisis. Is the crisis different in blue versus red states or cities? Or is the real divide not political at all? Watch these videos on your own and join us […] | 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! | 0 events, | 1 event, - 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 […] | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 1 event, * Restricted Attendance: For the best experience, all 8 sessions are recommended as the course builds on itself. Unmasking Manipulative Media You can see through distorted reporting from news sources you’ve learned not to trust. But what about the news reports your friends are forwarding from outlets you don’t recognize? And what about your go-to […] | 1 event, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. | 4 events, Featured - Featured Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: A college education is no longer worth it 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 […] 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: Orange County, CA Alliance Sponsored Event - Open to everyone Polarizing conversations can occur even without specific policy issues. This event aims to build skills that help prevent tense conversations from becoming arguments. This event is an adaptation of "Depolarizing Within" but without the political party references. This event teaches the "LAPP Skills": […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 1 event, - | 3 events, - **Local Focus: Minnesota The holidays, once a time for warmth and connection, have increasingly become battlegrounds for political tension, with close quarters and family gatherings amplifying deep divides. As our political climate grows more toxic, family relationships are becoming unintended casualties—longstanding bonds strained or even severed by heated arguments or uncomfortable silences. Some relatives clash […] * Restricted Attendance: For the best experience, all 8 sessions are recommended as the course builds on itself. Unmasking Manipulative Media You can see through distorted reporting from news sources you’ve learned not to trust. But what about the news reports your friends are forwarding from outlets you don’t recognize? And what about your go-to […] - * Restricted Attendance: Open to any Michigan Resident * Local Focus: Michigan This is a series of monthly gatherings for Braver Angels members of Michigan, and the public, previously known as the Virtual Alliance meeting. We'll be meeting to connect with one another for conversation and to help each other with our own depolarization efforts. | 5 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. - - Come hear the amazing work that teens and others are doing across the country to depolarize our country. Be inspired and get a good dose of hope. Get resources that you can use in your alliance or community. This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels as part of our mission […] | 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! | 0 events, | 2 events, - About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into […] - Would you like to work with other Braver Angels to enhance your skills and understanding of how to respond to difficult interpersonal situations related to politics? Here are some examples: • You have a family member or close friend where the relationship has been harmed or destroyed by political differences. • You hear things in […] | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 1 event, * Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed. | 2 events, A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum. Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels This is a monthly discussion meeting and each month features a new topic and format. All are welcome and you can sign up for our local Mailchimp list by clicking the link below. Zoom links are sent out one week before the meeting. | 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: Georgia November monthly Zoom meeting for Braver Angels Georgia and interested persons. | 1 event, - For Licensed or Degreed 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, politics, and social issues. Our mission is to provide a supportive, nonpartisan space for professional dialogue and shared learning—a place where mental health […] | 0 events, | 2 events, - WELCOME TO THANKSGIVING VOICES A Braver Faith National Event Sunday, November 23, 2025 Time: 4 PM PT | 5 PM MT | 6 PM CT | 7 PM ET Join us for an evening of gratitude and reflection as we hear from voices representing diverse faith traditions. The webinar will feature four speakers reflecting on the […] - Public discussion online in breakout rooms ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
| 2 events, - The co-authors of this new book will join us to share practical steps for how we can build positive relationships in divided times. We will dig into how we got into our current state of polarization. They don't want to stop there. Instead, they want to provide us with a roadmap on how to mend […] * 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 on a topic of general interest. No registration required. We do not meet in December. For more information regarding this month’s event, contact the organizer. […] | 1 event, - Join us as we enter the holiday season with gratitude and reflection. This month’s meeting offers a welcoming space to share how our faith traditions call us to bring light, peace, and understanding into a divided world. | 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! | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |