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Members Meeting – Alliance Monthly Meeting discussion – Where do you get your news?

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
State/Region: WA
Online US

Local Focus: Washington State Where Do You Get Your News? This is an opportunity to share news sources with other alliance members. What sources do you turn to? How do you decide who to trust? Or have you chosen to unplug? Washington State members and non-members are invited to join this Alliance discussion and learn …

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wokeness: Progress or Overreach?

Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
State/Region: CA

Is being “woke” a good or a bad thing? This is currently a topic of significant debate in America, and the term has very different connotations and meanings depending on each person’s point of view. In this environment, the Silicon Valley Braver Angels Alliance is holding an informal 90 minute conversation during which people with …

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Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections

Host Organization: Palmetto Alliance
State/Region: SC
Furman University, Johns Hall Greenville

Local Focus: Preference for SC residents Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Trustworthy Elections. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals …

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Being Blue in a Red Environment

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Learn safe and effective ways to communicate liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct. Focus of the workshop:  This workshop is for political liberals who are surrounded by conservatives in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community.  This free 3-hour on-line workshop is …

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Being Red in a Blue Environment

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. This workshop is a free event brought to you …

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Tell me about yourself: Story Exchange with Narrative 4 – In Person

Partner Org(s): Narrative 4
State/Region: MN
Highland Park Library 1974 Ford Pkwy., St. Paul

Often we don't truly understand someone until we learn more about them. It's only when we hear about their childhood or another life-changing experience that we can move past the abstract and truly say, "I see where you're coming from!" This is why Braver Angels encourages members to share (and listen to) personal experiences. To …

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Depolarizing Within – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Moorestown
Partner Org(s): Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
State/Region: NJ
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library 606 Delsea Drive, Sewell

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event 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 …

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Film Discussion – Seattle is Dying

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides …

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Members Meeting – Organizer Training

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Join us each Wednesday from 5-6pm PT (8-9pm ET) to learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being a Braver Angels event organizer. Starting on the first Wednesday, each week has a different focus and you will be able to ask questions and get support from experienced BA Organizers. Once you have completed the 4 …

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Members Meeting – Braver Angels YouTube Review

Host Organization: Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance
State/Region: WV

Prior to the meeting, we will independently select and watch a video on the Braver Angels YouTube channel. At the meeting, we will take turns discussing what we chose to watch and what we learned from it.

Members Meeting – Southwest Ohio Alliance Meeting – June 2023

Host Organization: Braver Angels Southwest Ohio
State/Region: OH
Springboro Municipal Building, Community Room 320 W Central Ave, Springboro

Should Ohioans increase the threshold of passage for Proposed Amendments to the Ohio Constitution? Please join us for the June Southwest Ohio Alliance meeting! Utilizing Braver Angels’ principles, we will engage in a "Braver Discussion" about the upcoming August Special Election regarding an amendment to our state constitution. This event will include small group discussions …

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Braver Angels of Color Caucus Monthly Meeting

Host Organization: Snohomish County Alliance
State/Region: WA

Monthly meeting for Angels of Color Caucus members and the greater Braver Angels Community. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels OC/South Bay Alliance
State/Region: CA
Private Home in Laguna Woods, CA Address to be provided via followup email, Laguna Woods

Local Focus: Southern California Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a …

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Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
State/Region: CA
Rohnert Park Library Event Room 6250 Lynne Conde Way, Rohnert Park

Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm …

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Braver Angels Military/Veterans Group – Online

Host Organization: Other
Online US

Restricted Attendance: These meetings are intended for U.S. active duty military, U.S. guard and reserves, and U.S. military veterans. The mission of the Braver Angels Military/Veterans Group is to bring together veterans, individuals whose military service has instilled the importance of unity, teamwork, and a country-first mentality. These values and behaviors complement what Braver Angels …

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Members Meeting – Organizer Training

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Join us each Wednesday from 5-6pm PT (8-9pm ET) to learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being a Braver Angels event organizer. Starting on the first Wednesday, each week has a different focus and you will be able to ask questions and get support from experienced BA Organizers. Once you have completed the 4 …

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Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe
RAF Alconbury Community Activities Center 685 Arizona Road, RAF Alconbury

Restricted Attendance: Attendance requires ability to access RAF Alconbury 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 …

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Members Meeting – Organizer Training

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Join us each Wednesday from 5-6pm PT (8-9pm ET) to learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being a Braver Angels event organizer. Starting on the first Wednesday, each week has a different focus and you will be able to ask questions and get support from experienced BA Organizers. Once you have completed the 4 …

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Being Blue in a Red Environment – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Southern California Super Alliance
Partner Org(s): Indivisible 45
State/Region: CA
to be announced on July 14 Fullerton

Learn safe and effective ways to communicate liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct. Focus of the workshop:  This workshop is for political liberals who are surrounded by conservatives in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community.  This free 3-hour on-line workshop is …

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Members Meeting – Organizer Training

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Join us each Wednesday from 5-6pm PT (8-9pm ET) to learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being a Braver Angels event organizer. Starting on the first Wednesday, each week has a different focus and you will be able to ask questions and get support from experienced BA Organizers. Once you have completed the 4 …

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Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National

Restricted Attendance: Mental Health Professionals Only This is a meeting for mental health professionals from across the political spectrum to provide information, consultation, and support to one another for working with clients who have diverse views on politics and social issues. June 16th Topic:  Discussion of the article "How Therapists Became Social Justice Warriors" by Lisa …

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Families and Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you: Insight into …

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Members Meeting – Organizer Training

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

Join us each Wednesday from 5-6pm PT (8-9pm ET) to learn about the responsibilities and rewards of being a Braver Angels event organizer. Starting on the first Wednesday, each week has a different focus and you will be able to ask questions and get support from experienced BA Organizers. Once you have completed the 4 …

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Braver Angels Military/Veterans Group – Online

Host Organization: Other
Online US

Restricted Attendance: These meetings are intended for U.S. active duty military, U.S. guard and reserves, and U.S. military veterans. The mission of the Braver Angels Military/Veterans Group is to bring together veterans, individuals whose military service has instilled the importance of unity, teamwork, and a country-first mentality. These values and behaviors complement what Braver Angels …

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