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    Clackamas County Braver Angels January Meeting

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

    Are “triggers” real or an excuse to disengage? Are polarizing conversations intellectual, emotional or both? Can the energy and passion released in emotional conversations be useful? We have worked together on some intellectual skills of having challenging conversations across the political divide. Now is the time to face the emotional side of these passionate conversations. […]

    When the Going Gets Tough

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    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 […]

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

    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

    Kitsap County Braver Angels Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Kitsap County Braver Angels
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, Bainbridge Island 105 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island

    ** Local Focus: Kitsap County, WA Topic: Climate and Energy: How serious is Climate Change, and what should we do about it? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Braver Angels DC Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: DC Alliance ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Skills for Challenging Conversations – LAPP Skills for Teens

    Host Organization: Westchester Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Riverdale Country School 15 Herbert Ave, New York

    Restricted Attendance: Riverdale Country School Selected Participants This Braver Angels workshop gives participants an opportunity to learn and practice effective listening and speaking skills when facing controversial issues in their lives—with teachers, principals, peers, roommates, employers, and relatives. These are especially helpful during these polarized times. Participants will learn and practice: How to disagree with […]

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

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

    ** 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 Community Debate – Resolved: The U.S. should tightly regulate the adoption of AI

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
    Partner Org(s): BridgeUNC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Holy Infant Catholic Church 5000 Southpark Dr., Durham

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The U.S. should tightly regulate the adoption of AI 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 across the ideological […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: GA
    Setting: In-person
    The Cathedral of St. Philip 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): LBCC Civil Discourse Program
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Linn-Benton Community College, Albany Campus 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Fireside Rm. (CC-211), Albany

    * Local Focus: Oregon 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 […]

    South Central Indiana BA Alliance – Exploring Global Medical Aid

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: In-person
    Southwest Branch, Monroe County (IN) Public LIbrary 890 W. Gordon Pike, Bloomington

    The SCIN Alliance of BA is offering a free presentation on Global Medical Aid. This presentation is for you if you are interested in proper handling of medical donations, unethical and harmful handling of medical donations, and/or the impact of reductions on foreign aid across the globe.

    Family and Politics Practice Session

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    St. Paul's United Church of Christ 2335 N Orchard St., Chicago

    ** Local Focus: Chicagoland Area Members Family and Politics Practice Session. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr., Richland

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
    State/Region: VA
    Setting: In-person
    First Unitarian Universalist RVA 1000 Blanton Ave, Richmond

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Ann Arbor District Library Traverwood Branch 3333 Traverwood Dr., Ann Arbor

    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 […]

    How Can We Understand Each Other Better

    Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Kay Ceniceros Center, North Annex 29995 Evans Rd., Menifee

    * Local Focus: The Inland Empire of California Jennifer Sweeney, educator and professional speaker, offers a talk on how to increase compassion for ourselves and others by asking you to “take a second look” at what happened to us in the past. She will educate us about life experiences and how they affect the way […]

    Informal Discussion: American Values: What Are They at 250 years?

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Northgate Public library 10548 5th Ave NE, Seattle

    Join the Seattle/King County group to share your views on American Values, as we enter the 250th year of our Democratic Republic. American political leaders of all kinds throughout history have pointed out that American identity revolves around a set of ideals - life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In his most famous speech, […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    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 […]

    Parental Rights in Public Schools: Seeking Common Ground

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Robert J Drewel Building 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett

    * Local Focus: Snohomish and King Counties Does current law regarding parental rights in public schools need a rewrite? Join local Red- and Blue-leaning community members to seek common ground on this issue. Participants will be provided with basic background information on the topic and then will engage in respectful, honest dialogue about their views […]

    What Did We Learn from the Parties?

    Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Ridgedale Library Room 174 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka

    * Local Focus: Minnesota Let’s talk about what we learned from Minnesota Republican Chair Alex Pleschash and DFL Executive Director Jim Heighington, who explained their respective party’s positions. Braver Angels members at the January 5 meeting obtained answers from these two political competitors. Part of our discussion will include whether any of us altered our […]

    Braver Angels Documentary Showing

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
    Partner Org(s): Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Glens Falls
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Glens Falls 21 Weeks Road, Queensbury

    ** Local Focus: Glens Falls, NY area Join us to view and discuss the Braver Angels documentary, "Reuniting America."  

    Moderated Discussion: Military Involvement in Law Enforcement

    Host Organization: Laramie County Alliance
    State/Region: WY
    Setting: In-person
    Laramie County Library, Cottonwood Room Pioneer Avenue 2200, Cheyenne

    How we are policed—how and by whom our laws are enforced—should be of interest to every citizen. You are invited to attend an in-person discussion about the involvement of the military (regular and National Guard) in law enforcement, and the militarization of local law enforcement. Panelists with experience in law enforcement, the military, and military […]

    Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels

    Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels

    Host Organization: Braver Angels
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: Online

    A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves with Bill Doherty – Live Stream Event

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Note: This event is live-stream of the mini-workshop "Depolarizing Ourselves".  You will attend this event on Zoom. Braver Angels Co-Founder, Bill Doherty will be presenting this event in person, and it will be streamed live for those who attend via Zoom. Please note that Zoom attendees will move into breakout groups for the activities, and […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves with Bill Doherty – In-Person event

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Falcon Ridge Middle School 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley

    ** Local Focus: MN Note: This free* event is to be attended in person in Apple Valley, MN 55124. 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 […]

    Braver School Community Network Quarterly Meeting – OPEN TO ALL (CA – Orange County Alliance)

    Braver School Community Network Quarterly Meeting – OPEN TO ALL (CA – Orange County Alliance)

    Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online

    Join us to learn everything you need to know about working with school communities - teens, parents, teachers, adminstrators, school board members, and community at large ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: All Michigan residents welcomed Local Focus: Michigan Residents This is a series of monthly gatherings for Braver Angels members of Michigan, and the public, previously known as the Virtual Alliance meeting. We'll be meeting to connect with one another for conversation and to help each other with our own depolarization efforts. ** This […]

    Depolarizing Conversations with Braver Angels

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Beaverton City Library Cathy Stanton Conf. Room 12375 SW Fifth St, Beaverton

    Casual, yet structured, conversations in which you can bring up your hottest political topics and practice the skills we need to have civil conversations about them. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

    Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 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)

    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