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    Inaugural meeting of the Braver Angels, Lake County Alliance, FL

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Cagan Crossings Library 16729 Cagan Oaks, Clermont

    The introductory meeting of the newly formed Lake County Alliance, FL ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Setting: In-person
    Cleveland Park Library 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tompkins County
    Partner Org(s): First Unitarian Society of Ithaca
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    First Unitarian Society of Ithaca Annex 208 E. Buffalo St., Ithaca

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Partner Org(s): Roseville Lutheran Church
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Roseville Lutheran Church 1215 Roselawn Ave W, Roseville

    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 […]

    Citizens Commission on Immigration Update Call

    Host Organization: BA National - Citizens Commission on Immigration
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Over the past few months, the Citizens Commission on Immigration has made an exciting breakthrough—bringing together constituents who are finding common ground on immigration with members of Congress.

    Talking Politics Meetup

    Talking Politics Meetup

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Oakshire Public House 207 Madison St., Eugene

    * Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield and surroundings, Oregon We will divide into pairs and have three, 20-minute, topic-focused conversations, followed by unstructured social time. Find your Braver Angels hosts at an outside table with BA posters.

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: St. Croix Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Hudson Daybreak Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Hudson, Hudson YMCA and The Golden Rule Initiative
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    YMCA-Camp St. Croix North, Royal Credit Union Discovery Center 345 Riverview Drive, Hudson

    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 […]

    Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion

    Host Organization: Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: MO
    Setting: In-person
    Boone Electric Cooperative Community Building 1413 Rangeline St., Columbia

    Monthly discussion of current political topic.

    Minnesota State Alliance Open House

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

    ** Local Focus: Minnesota Residents The Minnesota State Alliance Open House is a place to bring the curious questions that you wonder about, but might not have someone on the other side you feel safe asking. Our hope is that you feel OK to be “Open and Honest” with your curious questions, to better know […]

    Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels

    Host Organization: Braver Angels
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: Online

    A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]

    Current Events Discussion

    Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia
    State/Region: VA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Join us for a conversation about a current events topic to be determined in advance with pre-reading. Topic and supporting materials will be sent to registrants 7-10 days in advance.

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: All Michigan residents welcomed Local Focus: Michigan Residents This is a series of monthly gatherings for Braver Angels members of Michigan, and the public, previously known as the Virtual Alliance meeting. We'll be meeting to connect with one another for conversation and to help each other with our own depolarization efforts. ** This […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Setting: In-person
    Acton Congregational Church 12 Concord Rd, Acton

    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 […]

    Central/Eastern WA Alliance Monthly Program Meeting

    Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: Online

    Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels This is a monthly discussion meeting and each month features a new topic and format.  All are welcome and you can sign up for our local Mailchimp list by clicking the link below.  Zoom links are sent out one week before the meeting.

    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!

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: In-person
    StoneRidge Senior Living Mystic

    Restricted Attendance: Residents of StoneRidge Senior Community in Mystic, CT Notes: This free* event is to be attended in person. Address will be given upon registration  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. […]

    Braver Angels Debate Resolution Development Workshop

    Host Organization: BA National - Debates
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Do you want to bring a Braver Angels Debate to your Alliance? It's not as hard as it seems -- but there's one thing you'll want to put extra time into, and that's your resolution. In this online workshop, the Braver Angels Debate Team will help you ensure your resolution is about a question that […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Indivisible North Pinellas
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Safety Harbor Public Library 101 2nd St N Meeting Room C, Safety Harbor

    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. […]

    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.

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Charlotte Metropolitan Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    AOC Research 10100 Park Cedar Drive #100, Charlotte

    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. […]

    Common Ground Immigration Workshop: WA-03 CD

    Host Organization: Columbia Gorge Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Camas WA Public Library 625 NE 4th Avenue, Camas

    Local Focus: WA 03 Congressional District 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 […]

    Tarrant County Alliance Meeting – Open to the Public

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tarrant County
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: Hybrid
    Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr, Fort Worth

    ** Local Focus: Tarrant County and the surrounding area Join us in person or by Zoom for our 2026 Kick-off Meeting! Location Details: Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76109 Note: Look for the Braver Angels signage at the WEST entrance of the campus. If interested in joining via Zoom: https://zoom.braverangels.org/5709 Email tarrant-county@braverangels.org […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Other
    Setting: In-person
    Peoria Public Library - Lakeview Branch 1137 W Lake Ave, Peoria

    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 […]

    Braver Politics Office Hours

    Braver Politics Office Hours

    Host Organization: Braver Politics
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * 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.

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    Hostetter Chapel, Messiah College Hostetter Chapel, Messiah University, 1 University Avenue, Mechanicsburg

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    UU Catskills 474 Broadway, Kingston

    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 […]