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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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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: 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 […]
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, […]
* 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, […]
** 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!
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 […]
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 […]
Filmmaker Katy Scoggin is starting a project about evolution and geologic time, but disagreements with her father — a young-earth creationist who rejects the theory of evolution — keep getting […]
About this event Join us for an interactive and engaging gathering designed to bring people together for honest conversations about how immigration has affected our lives and what is at […]
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 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. […]
Crash Course - complete Organizer training in one day Want to learn how to organize Braver Angels events? Our Organizer Crash Course combines all four weeks of Organizer Training into a single interactive Zoom session. In five hours, participants will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to organize Braver Angels events and begin the […]
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, […]
