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Local Focus: State of Michigan The Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering is a chance for Michiganders to learn about and practice Braver Angels skills for “disagreeing better,” i.e. communicating effectively even when there is disagreement. Braver Angels members and the general public are invited to join and share support with each other for depolarizing families and […]
* Local Focus: Nashville, TN Area Join us for our monthly Nashville Braver Angels lunchtime gathering—an open, welcoming space where neighbors come together to practice Courageous Citizenship. Each month, we explore timely topics around bridging political divides, strengthening community trust, and building the skills that help us stay connected even when we disagree. You’ll meet […]
Local Focus: Portland, Oregon Monthly Discussion Meeting for Braver Angels Portland Metro ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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! […]
Portland Metro Alliance Monthly Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
The Baton Rouge Braver Angels Alliance in conjunction with the Interactivity Foundation will be sponsoring a Discussion Club on the 2nd Wednesday night of each month from September through June from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the McKenzie Library. Each month, participants will enjoy discussion around a different topic. Those topics include We the People […]
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 free* event is to be attended online. Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This workshop […]
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
Join co-authors Doug Teschner and Beth Malow for an engaging, interactive conversation about their award-winning book, Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times. Offered as part of Peace Week Delaware 2026, this one-hour live event invites participants to explore how each of us can help build a more […]
Braver Angels PA is launching a monthly welcome and orientation meeting for Pennsylvanians who have recently joined Braver Angels (June 1, 2026 or after). Our first meeting will take place October 14 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, and the 2nd Wednesday of the month there after. At these meetings, you’ll have a chance to: Meet […]
Local Focus: Georgia State Politics State Representative Esther Panitch (the first vice chair of the Jewish Democratic council of Georgia) requested the Young Democrats of Gwinnett to move their fundraiser from Rosh Hashanah to some other say so the Jews could attend. They responded by publicly accusing her of hate speech and telling her to […]
** 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!
Wesley Wilcox, Marion County Supervisor of Elections will discuss voting and elections in Marion County. The public is invited. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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 […]
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: In 2026, voters should vote third party. 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 spectrum will […]
Colorado Monthly Open House
The news has been filled with reports of court battles, up to and including at the Supreme Court, over whether the U.S. Constitution limits the federal government’s ability to deport non-citizens who the government believes are associated with a terrorist organization or whose speech threatens United States foreign policy interests. Constitution Conversations, a non-partisan program developed […]
BA NH Alliance Monthly Discussion Topic: What qualities, expectations, and/or ideologies do you value for candidates you’re considering voting for? Please see https://nh.braverangels.org/alliance-events ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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.
Note: This event is to be attended in person. For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the spirituality of human connection in our conversation partners. Since we are all children of the Creator, our approach then is with mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This workshop […]
Participants explore their own attitudes towards the political “other,” develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing, and learning how to constructively intervene in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side. Workshop Format: The 3-hour workshop is offered in person. Who can come? Anyone interested in examining their 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 […]
* Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members only Monthly office hours to ask Elizabeth Doll and other Braver Politics volunteers your questions and connect about what work is ongoing.
Campus protests, political violence and lawsuits over press and media censorship have made the debate real. What is protected by the First Amendment and what is not? What can a Courageous Citizen do to defend free speech, even when it’s offensive? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
"What does it mean to be a citizen?" Braver Angels of North Olympic Peninsula invites you to join us in respectful dialogue across differences. We will be exploring questions like: What does it mean to be a courageous citizen? What rights should come with citizenship? Are there responsibilities expected or required of citizens? There is […]
The midterm election multi-billion dollar media polarization blitz is here. What will your response be? Come and practice strategies that we have all learned this year. Pick what works for you. Practice what we have been doing to prepare: *Be aware when the media manipulates your emotions *Practice the PAUSE technique we learned in August […]
Learn more about Braver Angels, its mission and approach to bridging the partisan divide through courageous citizenship. Presentation includes 2 short activities to give attendees a taste of Braver Angels' workshops.
Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. About this event Participants learn how to be more aware of their own “inner polarizer,” and how to interact without demonizing, dismissing or stereotyping large swaths of the population. Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. […]
