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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Local Focus: Oregon Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: K-12 Schools Should Prohibit Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices During the School Day 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 […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Are “triggers” real or an excuse to disengage? Are polarizing conversations intellectual, emotional or both? Can the energy and passion released in emotional conversations be useful? We have worked together on some intellectual skills of having challenging conversations across the political divide. Now is the time to face the emotional side of these passionate conversations. […] | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - * Local Focus: Oregon 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 […] | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 3 events, - Casual, yet structured, conversations in which you can bring up your hottest political topics and practice the skills we need to have civil conversations about them. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org 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 | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
1 event, - Local Focus: Oregon Pairs of Braver Angels will meet with state legislators to inform them about who Braver Angels are, what the Oregon Rural/Urban Project is, why they should care, and how they can join the bipartisan caucuses in the House and Senate. We aim to raise name recognition and credibility of the Braver Angels […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Monthly local alliance meeting with the discussion topic "Do we need any more Territories?" Registration is necessary only if you want to join over ZOOM. (We can't have food at this venue but you may bring a beverage in a closed container.) ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, Oregon These tumultuous times can overwhelm us and/or motivate us to rise from fight-flight-freeze reactivity to compassionate responsiveness. In this interactive workshop, we will explore obstacles to growth and then focus on insights and practices that can help us connect with greater compassion to ourselves and those around us. ** This event […] | 1 event,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 […] | 1 event, - Do you listen only to argue back? Can emotions highjack your ability to listen? Have you pretended to listen to avoid discomfort? Do you know how to listen to the other side with curiosity and to learn? Let’s talk about--It’s free! January's meeting was very exciting. It was inspiring to see so many of us […] | 0 events, |
