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    Elephant In the Room: Film Screening and Discussion

    Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Petaluma Library 100 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma

    Elephant in the Room : Screening and Discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    “Give your Elevator Speech a Lift!”

    Host Organization: Other
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    As Braver Angels, we love to share with others what we have learned and experienced on our journey. However, the skills to tell our story in 10 seconds or less takes a little shift in perspective and some practice. This workshop will help you develop a short, clear and memorable way to talk about Braver […]

    Parental Rights in Public Schools: Seeking Common Ground

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Robert J Drewel Building 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett

    ** Local Focus: Snohomish and King Counties Does current law regarding parental rights in public schools need a rewrite? Join local Red and Blue-leaning community members to seek common ground on this issue. Participants will be provided with basic background information on the topic and then will engage in respectful, honest dialogue about their views […]

    Finding Community in Our Differences — Before and After Elections

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Woodbury League of Women Voters, Grove United Methodist Church
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Woodbury Central Park 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury

    In a time of deep ideological and political divides, building community across differences is challenging. In this 90-minute Braver Angels interactive session, participants will explore the sources of today's polarization and learn skills for respectful dialogue and finding common ground--especially during seasons when elections further polarize us.

    Forum: Candidates for NHC County Commissioner

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Unity of Wilmington 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington

    Come meet the candidates for New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and hear them discuss their perspectives on key policy issues in a moderated, non-partisan forum. Presented by Braver Angels Wilmington. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): City of Plymouth - Meet Your Neighbors
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Plymouth Community Center-Education Wing 14800 34th Ave. N, Plymouth

    Local Focus: Plymouth, MN The “Meet Your Neighbor” series offered by the City of Plymouth’s Parks and Recreation is all about fostering community connection through the lens of education and cultural exploration. Our goal is for participants to leave the “one time” session feeling more knowledgeable, supported and confident to get to know your neighbors […]

    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 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. […]

    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!

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 1610 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill

    * Local Focus: Open to the general public, but registration is required. Note: This event is to be attended in person. In today's polarized political climate, disagreements can feel like personal battles. Tools taught at this workshop can help reduce conflict, foster deeper understanding, and lead to more productive conversations. In this polarized time, we […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Puyallup Public Safety Bldg. 1015 39th Ave SE, Puyallup

    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.

    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 […]

    Red/Blue Workshop – Session 1

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Join us for an intensive online workshop that brings together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading.  Goals: To better understand the experiences and beliefs of those on the other side of the political divide. To seek out areas of common ground in […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: North Carolina Triad Braver Angels Alliance
    Partner Org(s): First Presbyterian Church Greensboro
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro 617 N Elm Street, Greensboro

    Local Focus: Triad region of North Carolina Co-sponsored by First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro at 617 N. Elm Street.  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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County
    Partner Org(s): Interfaith Roundtable of Washtenaw County
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Zion Lutheran Church 1501 West Liberty Street, Ann Arbor

    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 […]

    Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance Meeting

    Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge
    State/Region: LA
    Setting: In-person
    South Branch Library, East Baton Rouge Parish Library System 2210 Glasgow Avenue, Baton Rouge

    Local Focus: Baton Rouge, LA Each month, the Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance meets to take on topics of local interesting, including invited guests, debates, and workshops. Previous topics have included immigration, tourism, LA GATOR vouchers, and depolarization. In some months, the meeting may move to a different Sunday based on holidays, such as Mother's […]

    Book Club: I Never Thought of It That Way

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of East Central Illinois
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Monical's Pizza 205 N Mattis Ave, Champaign

    Monthly book discussion meeting of Braver Angels of East Central Illinois Alliance members and subscribers. Visitors are welcome. We are reading Monica Guzmán's I Never Thought of It That Way. Please join us! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: West Central Illinois Alliance
    Partner Org(s): St. Mark's Lutheran Church
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    St. Mark's Lutheran Church 200 S Main St, Washington

    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 […]

    Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – October 2026

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Lifespring Christian Church 1373 W Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati

    * Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Area At Monthly Alliance Meetings we learn and practice skills for civil discourse and courageous citizenship using a variety of formats including debates, fishbowls discussions, group discussions, training sessions and guest speakers. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Managing Difficult Conversations With Constituents

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rochester Rotary Clubs
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Rochester Public Utilities 4000 E. River Road NE #2813, Rochester

    Restricted Attendance: For Elected Officials and Administrative Staff A Braver Politics Workshop that lowers the stress of difficult conversations w/ constituents across divides & helps you find common ground. Note: This event is to be attended in person. This workshop offers specific skills for handling conversations when constituents are frustrated, angry, or demanding. Moderators trained […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rochester Rotary Clubs
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester

    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

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rochester Rotary Clubs
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester

    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. […]

    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.

    How Do We Find Community in Our Differences

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Rotary Clubs of Rochester
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    RCTC Heintz Center 1926 Collegeview Rd E E, Rochester

    In a time of deep cultural and political divides, building community across differences is challenging. In this 90-minute Braver Angels interactive session, participants will explore how to engage in respectful dialogue, find common ground without compromising values, and strengthen relationships despite disagreements.

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: New York State should prioritize Medicaid for All

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Lancaster Village Center West Main Street, Lancaster

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: New York State should prioritize Medicaid for All 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 […]

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Portland
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

    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

    Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

    Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

    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! […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Other
    Partner Org(s): Immigration Working Group of the Sisters of Charity of New York
    Setting: Online

    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 […]

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Idaho State Alliance Monthly Meeting (ID – State)

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: ID
    Setting: Online

    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