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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: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.
Come to a discussion about Amendment 3. Listen to a panel, ask questions. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Local Focus: Southern California So Cal is excited to MEET AND GREET new members or those not so new. Alliance leaders will be on the call. Come learn more about how to get engaged, what is happening here in So Cal and get your questions answered.
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 […]
About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United States. 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, […]
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 single-day, 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 […]
* Local Focus: Idyllwild, CA Join the Idyllwild Mountain Vocal Locals as they learn more about Braver Angels and Becoming Courageous Citizens
* Local Focus: Temecula Valley Civic Discussion Forum
* Local Focus: Georgia State Politics We're organizing a potluck. So expect to be asked to bring something. This is in Dunwoody, close to 285.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We trained together. We challenged our polarization together. We learned interesting facts and examined our own attitudes together. It’s Fall in Oregon, let’s relax together! Join us: it's FREE! Please bring something to share for the picnic ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Local Focus: Cicago city residents Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Requests for city services should NOT go through Alderpersons' Offices Providing access to city services through Alderpersons' offices is a recipe for unhealthy politics. Agree? Disagree? Air your opinion at a Local Community Debate! Remember, our resolutions never represent […]
* Local Focus: Snohomish and King Counties Join us for a quarterly discussion of current events using Braver Angels guidelines. Participants will choose topics for discussion.
Everyone wants to tax the rich. How much can we get? Is it enough? Any consequences? What happens when we run out of rich people’s money? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
This month we will be having a group discussion about elections. -How do we feel about elections? What motivates us to vote? What motivates me to vote? How do I motivate my friends and acquaintances to vote? - How to get people engaged, what techniques work? -What causes people to engage or disengage? -What issues […]
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Illinois should establish an independent committee to redraw electoral districts 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 […]
MoCo Alliance Monthly Meeting: The War in Iran
Restricted Attendance: Local Residents Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Ohio Please join us for an introduction to the Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels Alliance. We will get to know one another, and share our Alliance's purpose, events, and how you can get involved. This meeting is intended for those who are relatively new to Braver Angels, but […]
* 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. […]
As another election season approaches, many of us are looking for ways to have healthier conversations with neighbors, family members, and coworkers. Whether you love politics, avoid it, or simply want to listen better across differences, Braver Angels offers practical tools for strengthening our civic life.
Restricted Attendance: Those interested in helping plan and organize Planning Team Meeting
* Restricted Attendance: Maximum of 100 * Local Focus: Scarsdale, NY and Westchester County, NY Freedom of Speech and Due Process: How Much Do You REALLY Know? Challenge your assumptions about these cherished rights when members of the New York County Lawyers Association discuss their legal complications in a lively presentation of recent cases. You’ll […]
Watch the documentary about the origins of Braver Angels and debrief the debate from Sept. 28, 2026. Hope to see you there! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Many of us feel passionate about the work of Braver Angels, but we're also aware of a growing sense of skepticism around any sort of bridge building with the "other side." How do we help others see the power of courageous citizenship? One of the best tools we have is also one of the simplest, […]
Election security means different things to different people — and that's exactly why we need to talk about it together. Join us for this Braver Angels style Community Dialogue for an evening bringing "Reds," "Blues," and everyone in between into the same room for an honest, respectful conversation about how our elections work. The evening […]
**Local Focus: Plymouth, MN The “Meet Your Neighbor” series offered by the City of Plymouth’s Parks and Recreation is all about fostering community connection through the lens of education and cultural exploration. Our goal is for participants to leave the “one-time” session feeling more knowledgeable, supported, and confident to get to know their neighbors and […]
Washtenaw County Braver Angels Michigan Ballot Initiatives - Nov 3 Election
* Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati and surrounding areas Special Event - September 30th What can we do - locally and nationally - to make a bigger impact in bridging America's political divide? Maury Giles, Braver Angels CEO, will be in Cincinnati to listen to what we see are challenges, share his vision for Courgeous Citizenship, […]
