Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed.
Where in the huge, confusing media landscape do we find information we can trust? What voices should we listen to? How do we know we're getting the truth? As our country gets lost in news bubbles and political silos, do you suspect there must be a better way to talk about hard problems than to […]
Local Focus: Benton and Linn Counties, Oregon Join us for our July alliance meeting. This month we'll engage in 1-on-1 conversations discussing The Golden Rule.
Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
** 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 focus: Oregon - Eugene/Springfield and surrounding area These monthly sharing circles are meant to help people in Eugene/Springfield and the surrounding area to meet and discuss differing political perspectives in ways that helps both sides see more to the story and understand each other better. The evening may include an educational component geared […]
COURAGEOUS POLITICAL CONVERSATIONS - ENGAGING THOSE WITH WHOM WE DISAGREE. Skill building for difficult conversations with those we disagree with, the Braver Angels Way. ** 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.
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 […]
* Local Focus: Kittitas County, WA Grab a coffee at D&M, bring a chair and join us for an informal get together of Braver Angels in Kittitas County. Meet new folks and share what you'd like to see Braver Angels accomplish in Central Washington.
* Restricted Attendance: Limit of 21 (though maybe we'll take more) Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. Attend Depolarizing Ourselves to learn how YOU and the conversations you have with people you agree with might be contributing to our polarized times. Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins […]
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 […]
Immigration: A Great Dilemma of Our Time Local Focus: Orange County, CA Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The United States should be an Immigration leader in protecting refugees and asylum seekers. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and […]
Restricted Attendance: Attendance is limited to 40 people. To ensure a balance of viewpoints, we ask that people pre-register and share their political leanings in advance. A moderated conversation on immigration in which everyone has a chance to express their honest opinions in a respectful manner and be heard.
In our breakout rooms we'll explore this topic further with questions such as: 1. How will the Democratic Socialists of America policies, described in the attached New York Times article, help or hurt our communities? 2. Which of these policies should be incorporated into the Democratic Party platform? Read more about the DSA on their […]
Personal history of the 250th July 4th event. What did you do, meaning of the day for you, personal thoughts and experiences. What can we do in our communities to lead to another 250 years? What issues are important to you right now? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests […]
Restricted Attendance: You need to have taken at least one Braver Angels skills course, in person, online or ecourse Join fellow Braver Angels members in a small group setting to discuss challenging situations you've encountered. Share your experiences, reflect together, and strengthen your Braver Angels skills through peer learning.The event is carefully and kindly moderated. […]
Join Colorado Springs Councilmembers, along with city staff, for a Braver Angels-facilitated town hall on Monday, July 27, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Library 21c (1175 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920) City leaders invite residents to engage in conversations and work together toward solutions in our community. Facilitated by trained Braver Angels moderators, […]
Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. 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 […]
* 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 we approach these important elections, it especially important to protect our relationships with friends and family by practicing how to talk to each other. If you are looking for a place to find respectful human conversation and connection despite our differences- Join us for the Michigan Family Dinner Meet-Up! This in-person gathering is a […]
This event shows us how to look at our own attitudes towards the political “other,” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing and for constructively intervening in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […]
We're excited to launch a new Braver Angels satellite in Pierce County, led by Puyallup Mayor Ned Witting. Through workshops, discussions, debates, community outreach, and social gatherings, the satellite will create opportunities for people of all political perspectives to engage one another with curiosity, respect, and goodwill. Whether you're interested in getting involved or simply […]
Presenting the Braver Angels approach to fixing our broken politics
** 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!
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.
Follow up on Walk A Mile In My News
Local Focus: Temecula Valley Join us for some Interfaith dialogue over a burger and beer.
Doug Teschner and Beth Malow, Braver Angel Leaders and co-authors of Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times, will be joining us on our monthly Zoom meeting on Tuesday August 4 at 7 pm. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
