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Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – October 2023

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Crossroads Church - Oakley 3500 Madison Road, Cincinnati

We will debate the following resolution: Resolved: Human induced climate change is a global crisis requiring immediate drastic action to avoid dire economic and social impacts. Note that Braver Angels debates are a special format that encourages EVERYONE TO SPEAK or ask questions, ENSURES CIVILTIY in disagreement, and strives for learning and better understanding. The …

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Washington State welcomes new Braver Angels

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WA

Local Focus: Washington State A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State. Have you ever told someone about Braver Angels and they seem pretty interested until you suggest a 4-hour workshop on a Saturday? Well, we have just the thing for you… Join us for an informal meet and greet and …

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Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Open House

Host Organization: Braver Angels Greater Minneapolis Alliance
State/Region: MN
The Market at Malcom Yards 501 30th Ave SE, Minneapolis

Are you concerned about the way family and friends are dismissing each other over politics? Come to Braver Angels' open house, eat, drink and meet other Minneapolis area residents, from the right and left, who want to build understanding across partisan divides to improve their way of life. Leaders of the Greater Minneapolis Alliance will …

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Local Community Debate – NYC Debate – “Resolved: Smash the Patriarchy” – In Person

Partner Org(s): New York Young Republicans - Arts Caucus; Woodhull Freedom Foundation
State/Region: NY
Comedy Cellar Village Underground 130 W 3rd St, New York

de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. Local Focus: New York City About this Event Resolved: "Smash the Patriarchy" Are you ready to bridge the partisan divide? Braver Angels is coming to New …

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Alliance/Members Meeting – West Suburban Alliance Meeting – Role of Government Discussion – In Person

Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
State/Region: MN
Davanni's 3015 Harbor Ln N, Plymouth

From the inception of our nation the Role of Government has been continually discussed, debated, legislated, and re-engineered and reformed again and again. Each generation of Americans seeks to answer the question, “What’s the proper role of government?” and seeks to shape it to most effectively serve its needs. Some believe government is trying to …

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Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
State/Region: CT

Local Focus: Connecticut Learn about how citizens and elected officials from across the political spectrum are coming together to bridge the partisan divide, and how you can help too. Bring your questions and enthusiasm. Feel free to join us for Part 1 and/or Part 2, based on your interest: 7:00PM ET — Part 1: For …

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Help us shape a new initiative – the “Don’t be a Jerk” pledge – Online

State/Region: WA
Online US

Local Focus: Washington State Focus One of our volunteers proposed a new idea for Braver Angels, and Washington State is testing it out. The idea is: Let's take a new pledge – the “Don’t be a Jerk” pledge. Taking the pledge means that you pledge to have respectful conversations, to avoid stereotyping and exaggeration. That’s …

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Family & Politics

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance - Europe
State/Region: Europe

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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BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first …

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Managing Difficult Conversations – IN-PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): NC School of Government
State/Region: NC
Central Pines Regional Council 4307 Emperor Blvd., Durham

Local Focus: Elected Officials of the State of North Carolina A Braver Politics Workshop that lowers the stress of difficult conversations w/ constituents across divides & helps you find common ground. Note: This event is to be attended in person. Elected officials and staff frequently communicate with constituents and colleagues with different points of view. …

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Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Country Inn & Suites 6003 Hudson Road, Woodbury

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 focus on listening and …

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Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS
State/Region: NY
Old Grafton Elementary School (Google lists it as permanently closed) Babcock Lake Rd / Rte 2 Intersection, Grafton

Local Focus: Capital Region of New York State, Berkshire County MA, Southern Vermont   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 …

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Red/Blue – Session 1 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
University of Cincinnati at Blue Ash 9555 Plainfield Rd., Blue Ash

Local Focus: Cincinnati OH 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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Volunteer with us to Support the Cape Fear Buddy Walk for the National Down Syndrome Society

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Belville Riverwalk Park 580 River Road Southeast, Belville

Local Focus: Wilmington NC and surrounding areas Volunteer with us at the Buddy Walk for Coastal BUDS to support local individuals with Down Syndrome and their families - Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington NC

California taxes and regulation: Is the state driving businesses away?

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

Local Focus: California Are California’s tax rates and the state regulatory burden driving businesses out of California? Recent headlines describe a business and population exodus from California, and the environment created by the state government is a frequent target of blame. In fact, California’s economy continues to be significantly larger than any other state and …

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Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): St. John's Episcopal Church
State/Region: MN
St. John's Episcopal Church 1111 Cooper Ave. So., St. Cloud

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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Utah Braver Angels Alliance Potluck

Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
State/Region: UT
Murray Park, Pavillion 1 296 E. Murray Park Avenue, Murray City

Potluck in the park

Common Ground for Ensuring Trustworthy Elections – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
Cleveland Park Library 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - to discuss what election rules …

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Depolarizing Within – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

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 …

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Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance
State/Region: OR
First Congregational Church 1050 E 23rd Ave, Eugene

Local Focus: Lane County and Willamette Valley, Oregon 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, …

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Skills for Bridging the Divide – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
Partner Org(s): St Luke Lutheran Church, Spokane
State/Region: WA
St Luke Lutheran Church 9704 N. Division St., Spokane

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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Depolarizing Within – Online

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: - National

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 …

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Debate Chair Q&A – Online

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
State/Region: - National
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Signup for Rise for America campaign, and completion of Debate Chair E-Course Required. Interested in becoming a Braver Angels debate chair? Join us to learn more and ask any questions you may have.

Dinner and a Fight

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): Fighting to Understand
State/Region: NC
Sertoma Arts Center (Raleigh Room) 1400 West Millbrook Road, Raleigh

Local Focus: In person, in Triangle area, NC Note: This event is to be attended in person. Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC is teaming up with Ted Wetzel’s Fighting to Understand. We are launching an exciting new event format called Dinner and a Fight. What is Dinner and a Fight? Is it a fight? …

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Women in the U.S. Military, an evening with Maj Gen (ret.) Dawne Deskins

Host Organization: Other
State/Region: - National

Braver Angels’ Military & Veterans Group welcomes Maj Gen (ret.) Dawne Deskins to talk about her career and give her observations both on how the military has changed due to the expansion of women in it and how the experience of being in the military has changed for women. ** This event is open to …

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BA Organizer Training – Online

Host Organization: BA National
State/Region: - National
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first …

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Family & Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Howell Carnegie Public Library
State/Region: MI
Howell Carnegie Library 314 W. Grand River, Howell

Local Focus: Howell, Michigan 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 …

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Utah Monthly Member Meeting – Online

State/Region: UT
Online US

Local Focus: Utah Meet other Utah Braver Angels, ask questions, learn about opportunities to participate or volunteer, and receive updates and encouragement. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org  

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