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What are the benefits and responsibilities of immigration in the state of Maine and what role should ICE play? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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Events calendar
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Restricted Attendance: By Invitation only to students of Snow College A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) […]
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Alliance Monthly Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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Restricted Attendance: USF Staff and Students Local Focus: University of South Florida (USF) St. Petersburg Campus 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. […]
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Come grab a beer and wings with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
5 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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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Restricted Attendance - We aim for balanced participation: 4–8 Reds and 4–8 Blues and up to 10 spaces for observers/alternates. 2 moderators and approx. 4 other Braver Angels Volunteers 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 […]
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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 […] |
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Braver Angels SongFaire is a quarterly concert event for musicians to share original songs with one another and with a wider audience online, that connect well with the Braver Angels mission. Artists may perform live or present recorded songs. Our next SongFaire will be on Sunday, March 1, at 2-3:15 pm Pacific time (5-6:15 pm […]
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* Restricted Attendance: 100 Braver Angels SongFaire is a quarterly concert event for musicians to share original songs that connect well with the Braver Angels mission with one another and with a wider audience online. Artists may perform live or present recorded songs. Our next SongFaire will be on Sunday, March 1, at 2-3:15 pm […] |
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Do you struggle to apply your Braver Angels skills in challenging, real-world conversations? Whether it's navigating political differences with family, friends, or colleagues or even engaging with those who share your political leanings but differ in their approach to the other side this small-group experience will offer support and insight. In a moderated discussion, participants […]
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Local Focus: Houston, TX Grounds for Dialogue – Cultivating Understanding Across Divides Our nation is experiencing deepening political polarization, leading to social division, frustration, erosion of trust, and increasing difficulty in addressing shared challenges. Grounds for Dialogue responds to these conditions by creating a structured, welcoming space for honest and courageous conversation across political differences. […] |
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Join us for an 8-week seminar on the media skills we all need to stay grounded in reality and capable of connecting across our differences
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Columbia Gorge Alliance March Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org Local Focus: Mid-Missouri Public policy discussion on national, state, or local topic. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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Local Focus: DC Braver Angels DC Alliance Monthly Meeting - Virtual
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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. […] Thank you for sharing your interest in participating in a new local Braver Angels book club. The book club is yet another activity within our group to learn and to promote greater understanding. This is more than a typical book club - it is a conversation. It is an opportunity to read resources that reveal […] |
6 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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Restricted Attendance: Open to residents of Tehaleh residential community, Bonney Lake, WA. 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 […]
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ORANGE COUNTY ALLIANCE VOLUNTEER MEET & GREET WE NEED YOU!!! This event is for anyone interested in stepping up as a volunteer for our Orange County Alliance. This includes current volunteers, as well as those who are completely new to the organization — all are welcome! This will be a casual evening of getting to […] |
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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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* Local Focus: Oregon 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 […]
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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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Local Focus: Central Ohio Is Braver Angels a Politically Safe Space? ** 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: The US should assist Black Americans with reparations for slavery and for subsequent discriminatory practices 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, […] |
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** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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Walked A Mile in Their News: What We Saw, What We Felt, What We Learned ** 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: President Trump is advancing the cause of peace abroad. 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 […]
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Come participate in a moderated discussion where stories are shared about times we think we’ve applied double standards, or discovered “blind spots” of ours when assessing political figures or situations. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org * 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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Practice your depolarization skills through structured yet casual conversations, in a social setting. ** 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 |
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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This I Believe offers a unique position to facilitate new kinds of discussion that can bring people together in a spirit of deeper understanding and respect, and encourage new voices to come together in an atmosphere of safety and inclusiveness. |
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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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** Local Focus: Chicago and surrounding suburbs 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 […]
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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,Local Focus: SouthShore of Tampa Bay This event will discuss 2 issues: 1. Constitutional approach to unity 2. Finding unity in Immigration. In preparation for this discussion, participants should review Immigration 101 video. This video is available on the website southshoretampabay.braverangels.org ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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State Coordinators Melinda Voss and Scott Schluter will discuss: - The national Braver Angels Citizens Commission on Immigration, which will gather common ground solutions to present as recommendations to Congress; - Organizing a WSA Immigration Common Ground Exercise; - Organizing one of four "Alliance in a Box" presentations in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary.
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A social gathering to become acquainted with fellow DC Alliance members and discuss future social events. Dinner is not being served, so feel free to bring any healthy snacks or beverages that you'd like to share as you are able to. (We realize some folks may be coming straight from work, so snacks or beverages […] |
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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 […]
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Note: This free* event is to be attended online. 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. We […]
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Local Focus: Minnesota State Residents The Minnesota State Alliance Open House is a place to bring the curious questions that you wonder about, but might not have someone on the other side you feel safe asking. Our hope is that you feel OK to be “Open and Honest” with your curious questions, to better know […] |
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Come grab a beer and wings with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org Local Focus: DC Metro Area Restricted Attendance: Must be members or have attended at least one in person meeting. Thank you for sharing your interest in participating in a new local Braver Angels book club. The book club is yet another activity within our group to learn and to promote greater understanding. This is more than a typical book club - it is a conversation. It is an opportunity to read resources that reveal […] |
4 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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* Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties Join us over pizza to discuss: Is ICE effective in its current role? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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Local Focus: Minnesota Note: This free* event is to be attended online. 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 […] |
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Braver Angels is partnering with the Washington State Catholic Conference to present “DePolarizing Within.” A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation […]
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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 […] |
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**Local Focus: Colorado 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 […]
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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 […]
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* Local Focus: Snohomish and King Counties Join us for quarterly discussions of current events using Braver Angels guidelines. Participants will choose topics for discussion. |
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Two county party officials - one red and one blue - will join us and have a conversation on building that bridge. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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Local Focus: Residents of Lockport, NY 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 […] |
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Restricted Attendance: Fairview High School Community Local Focus: Fairview High School Community Note: *FREE* This event is to be attended in person. In this time of polarization, many of us avoid […]
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Local Focus: Temecula Valley Every month, we come together in Temecula Valley to have a Civic Discussion on an important issue of the day. The topic for discussion will be […]
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This free two-hour event aims to build skills that help prevent tense conversations from becoming arguments. These are especially helpful during these polarized times -with friends, family members, work colleagues, […] |
4 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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* Local Focus: The Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance covers Linn and Benton Counties. Join us for the inaugural Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance meeting. Arrive early if you like, grab some food, and […]
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How we talk about elections often jumps straight to facts, policies, or headlines—but underneath every reaction is a set of values that shape how we see the world. This gathering […] |
7 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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Attend a "Skills for Disagreeing Better Workshop" and watch a live recording of WITF's public radio show "The Spark" featuring Braver Angels and workshop participants. Note: This event is to […]
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Local Focus: Eugene, Oregon ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
2 events,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 […]
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Hit the Ground Listening Tour with CEO Maury Giles ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org |
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A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free […]
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* Local Focus: Georgia Monthly luncheon for members of Braver Angels Georgia and interested persons.
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About this event Equal numbers of Reds and Blues take a deep dive into an issue to find joint agreements. Participants will work hard to find common ground. Note: Free registration can be accessed using Promo Code "Braver". Join us for an in-person Common Ground Workshop on immigration, part of Braver Angels' national effort to […] |
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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 […]
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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! The February session was very exciting. It was inspiring to see so many of […] |
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Local Focus: Braver Angels Lake County Alliance Get an inside look at the election process: Voter Registration Early Voting Vote by Mail Canvassing Board Ballot Curing Process Processing Votes by Mail Election Day Voting Election Security Signature Validation Process Provisional Ballots |
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Immigrants and the American Dream: Who Should Get in and Why? Join us for a thoughtful conversation on one of the most debated issues of our time: who should have the opportunity to immigrate to the United States. Should the system prioritize family ties, humanitarian needs, economic growth, or workforce demands? We’ll start with a […] |
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Restricted Attendance: USF St. Petersburg Staff and Students Only 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 […] |
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: Residents of StoneRidge Senior Community in Mystic, CT NOTE: Address will be provided upon registration. |
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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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Local Focus: San Francisco Bay Area The participation of trans women in female sports is hotly debated issue. For some, it is simple and straightforward, for others it is complex and nuanced. For the women and trans women involved, it is lived experience. We will have a Braver Angels mutual listening discussion that will allow […]
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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 […] |
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