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    Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Indiana 2025 Weekly Lunch Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: Online

    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!

    Monthly Local Alliance Meeting October 2025

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Round Table Pizza - Beaverton 10150 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy (10), Beaverton

    **Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties - but all are welcome Join us over pizza to discuss Free Speech and First Amendment Rights, in the Braver Angels way. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels […]

    Election 2025: Virginia Voter Fishbowl

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: VA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: Virginia Virginia is one of only two states electing a governor in 2025. In this fishbowl-style program, hear from supporters of Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger about why they are voting for their chosen candidate. The goal is not to persuade, but to understand each other's choices. Observers are welcome […]

    CRPP

    Host Organization: Birmingham Braver Angels Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Saint Andrews Episcopal Montevallo AL
    State/Region: AL
    Setting: In-person
    Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Montevallo Al 925 Plowman St, Montevallo

    Building Bridges – Virtual Member Drop-In Session

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: In-person
    Online US

    * Local Focus: Connecticut A way to stay connected and keep the momentum going within the Braver Angels Connecticut Alliance.

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    Civic Conversations 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: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.

    Coffee Talks – Salem, Oregon

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties 685 Court St NE, Salem

    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. This event is open to everyone. No registration required, simply show up! […]

    CREATING COMMON VALUES.

    Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting Room 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine

    * Local Focus: Orange County Alliance Please join our in-person event with the Braver Angels Orange County Alliance on Saturday October 25, 2025, at 10:00am, as we present “Creating Common Values.” How are we to bridge our ever polarizing and divisive democratic republic from the many negative influences that are ever present in society? Are […]

    Families and Politics Workshop

    Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): Howard County Library System (HCLS) - Elkridge Branch
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Elkridge Branch HCLS 6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge

    * Local Focus: Maryland 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 […]

    Film Discussion on AI

    Host Organization: North-Central New Mexico Alliance
    State/Region: NM
    Setting: In-person
    Special Collections Library, Botts Hall 423 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque

    Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. How much should we allow AI to entwine into our daily lives? Tech advancements have led many to become increasingly reliant on AI as professional and personal assistants, life coaches, confidantes and […]

    Walk a Mile in My News

    Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online

    * Local Focus: Sonoma County Alliance, Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco Alliance, and Silicon Valley Alliance About this event In the spirit of depolarizing our community and bringing people together, the Sonoma County Braver Angels invites you to Walk a Mile in My News. This exciting experience pairs Blue-leaning and Red-leaning individuals for a two-week journey to share news […]

    What do the reactions to the Kirk assassination portend?

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    What do the reactions to the Kirk assassination portend? Can BA meet the challenge? Public discussion on Zoom utilizing breakout rooms. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    “Braver Angels: Reuniting America” – Film and Discussion

    Host Organization: San Luis Obispo Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Morro Bay Senior Center 'Studio' 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay

    * Local Focus: San Luis Obispo County Braver Angels: Reuniting America is a 50-minute documentary about polarization in America. You’ll see 8 Democratic-leaning voters and 7 Republican-leaning voters as they go through a Braver Angels Red/Blue workshop in Waynesville, Ohio. It’s interesting to see these regular people move from initial skepticism to more profound understanding […]

    What values do we share and what strains those values?

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: ME
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    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

    Braver Dialogue

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Denver
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    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

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * 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. […]

    Montgomery County Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Salem United Methodist Church Community Room 8 High St, Brookeville

    ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Jan Kaminis Library 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa

    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 […]

    Meet Maury!

    Host Organization: New York City Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Fourth Universalist Society of New York City
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York 160 Central Park W, New York

    Local Focus: New York City Join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect with Maury Giles, the dynamic new CEO of Braver Angels, as he shares his bold vision for the future. This gathering at 4th Universalist Church promises inspiring conversation, innovative insights, and the chance to be part of something transformative. Light refreshments will […]

    Unmasking Manipulative Media – An 8 Week Exploration

    Host Organization: Braver Seminars
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * 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 […]

    BAUtah Lunch Chats

    BAUtah Lunch Chats

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: UT
    Setting: Online

    A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: Detention centers like “Alligator Alcatraz” are legitimate and effective to enforce U.S. immigration policy.

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Fort Myers Regional Library 2450 First St., Cape Coral

    * Local Focus: We are using "Alligator Alcatraz" to bring local focus to the national issue of immigration law and enforcement Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Detention centers like Alligator Alcatraz are legitimate and effective to enforce U.S. immigration policy. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on […]

    Braver Angels Wilmington Monthly Social

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Kickback Jack's 418 College Rd, Wilmington

    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 This workshop is a free event […]

    Listening event with Maury Giles

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): St. Andrews Episcopal Church
    State/Region: NH
    Setting: In-person
    St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 52 Gould Road, New London

    **Local Focus: New Hampshire and Upper Valley Region LISTENING EVENT Braver Angels’ new CEO, Maury Giles, is coming to New London as part of his nationwide listening tour – and our area is one of just ten stops on his itinerary. This is a special chance for the New Hampshire community to connect directly with […]

    Online Debate – Resolved: The United States should be a leader in protecting refugees and asylum seekers

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: ID
    Setting: Online
    Online

    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 […]

    National Film Club discussion of Affordable Housing

    Host Organization: BA National
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online

    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 […]

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Indiana 2025 Weekly Lunch Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: Online

    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!

    Braver Angels Depolarizing Within Workshop

    Host Organization: San Luis Obispo Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalists of San Luis Obispo 2201 Lawton Ave, San Luis Obispo

    * Local Focus: San Luis Obispo, Central Coast, CA A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule Polarization can be driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule […]

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