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Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Increased nuclear power is necessary to mitigate climate change." Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. […]
A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.
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!
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 […]
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 […]
Monthly Thursday Evening Dinner/Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
The Braver Angels Equality Caucus welcomes LGBTQ individuals, allies, family members, friends, colleagues and others who want to work with us in the Braver Way Regular Monthly meeting of Braver Angels Equality Caucus
* Local Focus: Central Texas 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. […]
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) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped […]
Local Focus: Tennessee A monthly statewide meeting for members and friends of the Memphis Area Alliance, Nashville Braver Angels , and the East Tennessee Alliance in order to meet one another, share ideas and suggestions for impact and move our mission of depolarizing forward.
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
Local Focus: Kitsap County, WA Braver Angels Monthly Discussion Kitsap County ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.
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!
Want to understand the different sides of the controversial debate on California's high school ethnic studies course? Join our online event on September 4, 2025, for a courageous conversation with panelists representing several perspectives. We'll explore the complex issues to foster mutual understanding and respectful disagreement. Lack of state funding to support this policy requirement […]
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 […]
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, […]
Take a deep dive into how colliding worldviews separate us, how our brains trick us into seeing those who disagree with us as enemies, and how these very same brains can create new constructs in which "they" become part of "us." Join us to discuss strategies for gaining emotional control, reframing difficult conversatinos, and building […]
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 […]
Note: This event is to be attended online. 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 side […]
* Local Focus: Central Ohio BA Central Ohio Members Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Local Focus: Southeast Pennyslvania and Greater Philadelphia 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: State and local governments should have a voice in […]
* Local Focus: Greater Houston Area Potluck & Discussion: Why We See Things Differently - A Braver Angels Conversation on Moral Values and Political Leanings Join the Houston Alliance of Braver Angels on **Saturday, September 6, 2025**, for a potluck supper and thought-provoking conversation inspired by Jonathan Haidt’s acclaimed book *The Righteous Mind: Why Good […]
Braver Angels SongFaire is a quarterly open-mic 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, September 7, at 2-3:15 pm (Pacific) / 5-6:15 pm (Eastern). […]
Braver Angels SongFaire is a quarterly open-mic 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, September 7, at 2-3:15 pm Pacific time (5-6:15 pm Eastern). […]
Local Focus: NYC Join a moderated discussion of a book chosen specially by our Braver Angels Library team! This month, we will be discussing "I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics". Note that the discussion of this book and its inclusion on the Braver Angels website does not imply promotion of the subject matter […]
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 […]
A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.
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! […]
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
