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    Dignity Index Workshop

    Host Organization: BA National - Partnerships
    Partner Org(s): Dignity.us (The Dignity Index)
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    https://youtu.be/D7V9c27mc5w?si=aWI8Dy_cS94F-4oJ Restricted Attendance: Registration is available to Braver Angels members only The creators of The Dignity Index have identified a key driver of the divisions in our country: contempt. Contempt drives us apart, while dignity brings us together. The Dignity Index was created to show us the difference. This workshop is a 90-minute interactive training […]

    Clackamas County Braver Angels August Meeting

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    The Ledding Library 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie

    Media Manipulation Do you know you are being manipulated by the media? Do you understand what happens to your brain with fear and hate? What is tribalism, and how does the media use it? Do you understand your internal biases that the media hooks? Let’s talk about it--It’s free! Come to learn how: The media […]

    Medicare for All – What Could Go Wrong?

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Medicare for All has been a long and contentious issue. What does it really mean, what are the pros and cons, and is there anything better? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    MoCo Alliance monthly meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Len Breslow 8828 Brierly Road, Chevy Chase

    Montgomery County Alliance monthly meeting: Let's talk about polarization!

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * 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. […]

    Michigan Family Dinner

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Panera Bread - Troy 390 W 14 Mile Rd, Troy

    Local Focus: Michigan The entire country is watching Michigan! How will you proceed these next 3 months as we approach the general election? Let’s debrief the primary and talk about how we can be a louder healing voice in our communities as we find ways to connect despite our differences- Join us for the Michigan […]

    Dignity Index Workshop

    Host Organization: BA National - Partnerships
    Partner Org(s): Dignity.us (The Dignity Index)
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    https://youtu.be/D7V9c27mc5w?si=aWI8Dy_cS94F-4oJ Restricted Attendance: Registration is available to Braver Angels members only The creators of The Dignity Index have identified a key driver of the divisions in our country: contempt. Contempt drives us apart, while dignity brings us together. The Dignity Index was created to show us the difference. This workshop is a 90-minute interactive training […]

    Depolarizing and Communication

    Depolarizing and Communication

    Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
    State/Region: ME
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    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 […]

    East Central Illinois Alliance August 2026 Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of East Central Illinois
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green St., Champaign

    Hear the new co-chairs' direction for the coming year. Learn how you can be involved beyond our meetings. Hope to see you there! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Delaware Alliance Information & Orientation Session

    Host Organization: Braver Angels - Delaware
    State/Region: DE
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: Delaware This event is open to new members and anyone interested in learning about Braver Angels Delaware Alliance. Meet the co-chairs, find out about upcoming events, share your ideas and mingle with other Delawareans committed to finding common ground with each other.

    Southshore Tampa Bay Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: South Shore Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Florida is full of beautiful nature: crystal clear springs, ocean waves, trails of longleaf pine trees, and roadside wildflowers. While we all enjoy this beauty, have you, too, noticed that environmental issues in Florida can be polarizing? Come explore this topic with guest facilitator and researcher, Julia Taylor, on August 25th! ** This event is […]

    Tampa Bay Alliance Planning Session

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Maureen B. Gauzza Library 11211 Countryway Blvd, Tampa

    Tampa Bay Braver Angels Alliance is now 1 year old! Please join us to celebrate that milestone and be a part of planning what comes next. As a grassroots, citizen-led organization, we need multiple perspectives at the table to plan our next year. We'll use a SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) to reflect on […]

    Faith Caucus August Meeting

    Host Organization: BA National - Braver Faith
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    After a summer ‘recess’, the Faith Caucus is meeting again! Please join us to meet other BA members of various religious and spiritual identities, and to share our experiences and reflections from the Braver Angels Convention, America’s 250th birthday, and other recent events.

    Introduction to Braver Angels

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Monfort Heights Library 3825 West Fork Road, Cincinnati

    Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Area Let’s Do Something About Political Division in America! Join us for an informational meeting about how Braver Angels is working to strengthen our community and our country by reducing political polarization. Find out how you can help. What: Introduction to Braver Angels and our work to depolarize America. When: Wednesday […]

    Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Corvallis Public Library - Main Meeting Room 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis

    Monthly meeting for alliance members and friends.

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Host Organization: Ely Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Ely Community Center 27 E 2nd Ave, Ely

    Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    ** 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!

    4th Thursday BA Practice and Sharing Circle

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Listening Across Differences: Small circle community discussion

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    4445 Royal Ave. Eugene

    * 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 […]

    From Political Blind Spots to Breakthroughs: None of us are not worth talking to

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Bethesda Lutheran Church 4445 Royal Avenue, Eugene

    We all have political blind spots — and learning to recognize them can open the door to real breakthroughs across differences. Join us for a welcoming, practical conversation about why blind spots form, how they shape what we see, and how clearer understanding can help us connect more fully with one another. Come ready to […]

    The Importance of Talking About Values with Nuance

    Host Organization: Southern California Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: California Values are broad concepts that often have many definitions, but people often assume others define them similarly. That creates natural opportunities for either powerful connections or divisive misunderstandings Currently, in our hyper-polarized political environment, values are too often purposefully weaponized or subconsciously misused in ways that falsely divide us and undermine our […]

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    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.

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    IKE BOX Cafe 299 Cottage St NE, Salem

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels
    Partner Org(s): Howard County Maryland Library
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Miller Branch - HCLS 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City

    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. This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels as part of our mission to […]

    Braver Angels Atlanta Alliance Monthly Luncheon

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta
    State/Region: GA
    Setting: In-person
    57th Fighter Group Restaurant 3829 Clairmont Rd, Chamblee

    Local Focus: Georgia State Politics Monthly Luncheon for The Atlanta Alliance and Georgia State.

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Healdsburg Regional Library 139 Piper Street, Healdsburg

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online

    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 […]

    When the Going Gets Tough

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    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 […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Kitsap County Braver Angels
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Poulsbo Library 700 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo

    Monthly Kitsap County Alliance Meeting The topic for this month is transgender-related policies in Washington State and the USA

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: West Central Illinois Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Morton Public Library 315 W Pershing St, Morton

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. […]

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    ** 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!