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** Local Focus: NE Ohio NEO Alliance Meeting - What is Courageous Citizenship? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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.
**Restricted Attendance: 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 […]
** 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!
** Local Focus: Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon (Eugene, Springfield, and surrounding area) We will watch a short clip of the Braver Angels CEO discussing Courageous Citizenship. Then we will discuss being courageous citizens ourselves. This event is suitable for all, but particularly those who are curious to participate with the Braver Angels in the Southern […]
* Local Focus: Hennepin County MN In a time of deep cultural and political divides, building community across differences is challenging. In this 90-minute interactive session, participants will explore how to engage in respectful dialogue, find common ground without compromising values, and strengthen relationships despite disagreements. Join Dr. Bill Doherty, University of Minnesota professor emeritus […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for an introduction to Braver Angles where participants will learn how Braver Angels uses curiosity to seek further understanding and common ground with those who hold different political views. We will also engage in a brief activity that will serve as a preview to some of the more in depth skill building exercises […]
* Local Focus: Long Island Note: This *FREE*event can be attended in person OR online via Zoom. Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The Minnesota Somali welfare fraud case demonstrates that an acceptance of immigrant multi-culturalism is a threat to assimilation based on a shared national culture. Remember, our resolutions […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
** Local Focus: North Carolina The results of a resolution poll will determine the topic. 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 Local Community Debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will […]
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Two medical experts will lead a discussion, including universal health, on how to improve healthcare. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
* Local Focus: Wichita Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Wichita Voters Should Approve a 1% Sales Tax 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, where participants from […]
Montgomery County, MD Alliance meeting
* 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. […]
Join us for our next Brews & Banter conversation — an open, respectful discussion on immigration. We’ll gather at Resolute Brewing Company for a relaxed evening of small‑group dialogue, guided by the Braver Angels Way of curiosity, listening, and constructive engagement across differences. Together, we’ll explore questions such as: - What are your hopes and […]
Local Focus: Tampa Bay Area, FL ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
As we look toward 2026, many of us feel a mix of hope, concern, determination, and fatigue. In Minnesota, the year ahead will be especially momentous. As the midterm election approaches, Minnesotans will elect a new governor, and every seat in the state legislature will be on the ballot. Decisions made in 2026 will shape […]
Please join us for a special evening of conversation with Sara Wolk, Executive Director of the Equal Vote Coalition. We'll have a fireside chat with Sara on upgrading our elections, and how this can help with the runaway political polarization that's straining our relationships and our democracy. We'll follow that with a Q&A session, so […]
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The American dream is alive and well. 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 ideological […]
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 […]
** 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!
Join your neighbors for a 90-minute dialogue event bringing together diverse political perspectives for constructive conversation about issues that matter to our community. What to Expect: You'll rotate through small-group discussions at three different tables, each focused on a timely topic: Energy & Environment AI & Local Jobs Israel, Gaza, and the US Role in […]
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.
The US capture and detainment of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro have raised important questions and strong reactions across the political spectrum. For some, these developments signal decisive US global leadership and a first step towards a new path forward that will benefit both the United States and Venezuela. For others, these actions prompt concerns regarding […]
About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues, (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform or abortion. Together participants talk about their […]
