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Dollars & Dialogue: The Search for Common Ground on the Federal Budget

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Jerry's Foods Upstairs Meeting Room 7760 Hargis Parkway, Woodbury

Join us for what promises to be a lively, enlightening and useful discussion about the federal budget. We'll begin by reviewing some basics about federal spending as many of us haven't paid much attention to this massive thing and are feeling a little lost. Don't worry if you don't know squat about the federal budget. […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Local Alliance Meeting (OR – Southern Willamette Valley Alliance)

Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
West Eugene home and backyard garden. Near Westmoreland Park. Register for exact address., Eugene

Local Focus: Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon - Eugene/Springfield and surrounds All Braver Angels supporters are welcome to join us in discussing the purpose and direction of this political bridge-building work in our local area. We will also discuss the most divisive topics of our times with an intention to see others who disagree with us […]

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

Local Debate: Resolved: Our immigration policy should prioritize economic benefit to the United States over the extended families of immigrants. (OR – State/Benton County Museums)

Host Organization: State
Partner Org(s): Benton County Museums
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Benton County Museum 1101 Main Street, Philomath

Local Focus: Benton County and Linn County, Oregon About this Event Resolved: Our immigration policy should prioritize economic benefit to the United States over the extended families of immigrants 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 […]

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!

Event Series Coffee Talks – Salem, Oregon

Coffee Talks – Salem, Oregon

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
IKE BOX Cafe 299 Cottage 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, while supporting our host, Ike Box Café, with your patronage. This event […]

National Film Club discussion of declining birthrates (BA National)

Host Organization: BA National
Setting: Online

Our discussion on June 26 at 8 pm ET will be about the decline in birthrates worldwide. We will discuss various theories about why this is occurring, including the theory presented in the movie “Birthgap,” and the economic and environmental implications of a worldwide decline in the number of babies born. Please watch in advance: […]

Event Series Braver Politics Office Hours

Braver Politics Office Hours

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

* 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.

Rural/Urban Project Town Hall – Pendleton (OR – Oregon Rural/Urban Project)

Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Pendleton City Hall 500 SW Dorion Ave, Pendleton

As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify the different concerns in rural and urban communities. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state, will be followed by "common ground" moderated discussions where rural and urban folks […]

Organizer Training – Crash Course (BA National)

Host Organization: BA National
Setting: Online

Restricted Attendance: Prerequisite – An Introduction to Organizing Complete the Organizer training in one day. If you have previously completed the introduction (Steps, 1, 2 and 3) at a Wednesday training session, you can join the Zoom at 10am Pacific/1pm Eastern. If you have not completed the prerequisite, you should join the Zoom at 8.15am/11.15am […]

Immigration: Borders, Values, and America’s Future

Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Stryker Center 128, Williamsburg Regional Library 412 N Boundary St., Williamsburg

Throughout our history, immigration has shaped our economy, our communities, and our national identity. But how much is too much? Who should we allow in and for what reasons? How do we balance compassion, the rule of law, public safety, and fairness to American workers and taxpayers? And how do we uphold the principles that […]

Clackamas County Braver Angels Monthly Meeting

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Milwaukie Ledding Library 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie

* Local Focus: Clackamas County, Oregon Join us for a Depolarization Skills Practice Session:  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion-- a blessing or a curse? In January 2023 the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners voted to dissolve the County’s DEI Department and repurpose the $800,000. To some this decision was controversial, to others it was a relief. […]

Braver Angels Seattle Volunteer Meetup

Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Setting: In-person
Ballard Public Library 5614 22nd Ave NW, Seattle

* Local Focus: Greater Seattle area Informal get-together to plan future events

Informal Meet-up Discussion Group: Current Topics (WA – Western Washington Alliance)

Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Setting: In-person
Mountlake Terrace Library Small Meeting Room 23300 58th Ave W., Mountlake Terrace

Local Focus: Snohomish and King Counties Join us for our dynamic quarterly discussions, where we explore current events through the principles of Braver Angels. Participants will have the unique opportunity to help shape the conversation by selecting the topics they would like to discuss. This approach not only fosters a meaningful exchange of ideas but […]

Crossing the Continental Divide (BA National)

Host Organization: BA National
Setting: Online

Note: This event is to be attended online via Zoom. Tickets are free. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion (MO – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance)

Host Organization: Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: MO
Setting: In-person
Boone Electric Community Building 1413 Rangeline St, Columbia

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

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!

“Faith and Freedom” Through Prayer and Reflection

Host Organization: BA National - Braver Faith
Setting: Online

Braver Faith will be hosting a 75-minute, national, online, multi-faith worship service for Independence Day Weekend.  The gathering will include witnesses, prayer, and music featuring representatives from a wide array of religious traditions and political perspectives.  Braver Angels' Music and Arts team will also provide inspirational patriotic hymns. Join us in healing our nation through […]

Event Series Talking Politics Meetup

Talking Politics Meetup

Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Oakshire Public House Madison Street 207, Eugene

Local Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […]

Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

Host Organization: State
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
Steeplejack 2400 NE Broadway, Portland

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! […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Idaho State Alliance Monthly Meeting (ID – State)

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

Join Idaho Braver Angels for our monthly state-wide meeting to learn about activities, get to know others in Idaho working on depolarization, and practice skills in speaking and listening according to Braver Angels principles. The meeting program lasts an hour with an optional 30 minutes of additional hang out time

Debate Chair Training (BA National – Debates)

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
Setting: Online

Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-Training? If so, join us for the next Braver Angels Debate Chair Forum. This space will be an opportunity for Debate Chairs and Chairs-in-Training to connect and learn from one another and other BA leaders! Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the […]

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 Resolution Development Workshop (BA National – Debates)

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
Setting: Online

Do you want to bring a Braver Angels Debate to your Alliance? It's not as hard as it seems -- but there's one thing you'll want to put extra time into, and that's your resolution. In this online workshop, the Braver Angels Debate Team will help you ensure your resolution is about a question that […]

Depolarizing Within (CA – Inland Empire Alliance/Trinity Episcopal of Redlands)

Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
Partner Org(s): Trinity Episcopal of Redlands
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Trinity Episcopal Church of Redlands 419 S 4th St, Redlands

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 our fellow citizens who support the other political party, […]

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