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** 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!
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 […]
Colorado Monthly Open House
The news has been filled with reports of court battles, up to and including at the Supreme Court, over whether the U.S. Constitution limits the federal government’s ability to deport non-citizens who the government believes are associated with a terrorist organization or whose speech threatens United States foreign policy interests. Constitution Conversations, a non-partisan program developed […]
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 event is to be attended in person. For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the spirituality of human connection in our conversation partners. Since we are all children of the Creator, our approach then is with mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This workshop […]
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. Workshop Format: The 3-hour workshop is offered in person. Who can come? Anyone interested in examining their own […]
* 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.
Campus protests, political violence and lawsuits over press and media censorship have made the debate real. What is protected by the First Amendment and what is not? What can a Courageous Citizen do to defend free speech, even when it’s offensive? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. About this event Participants learn how to be more aware of their own “inner polarizer,” and how to interact without demonizing, dismissing or stereotyping large swaths of the population. Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. […]
Local Focus: Vancouver and greater Clark County WA Join us monthly as we bring together Vancouver WA and Clark County neighbors to discuss current issues shaping the local community. These gatherings prioritize respectful conversation over debate. Participants get a chance to listen to perspectives different from their own and find common ground on timely local […]
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 […]
* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed.
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The American Dream is Still Achievable Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Is the American Dream still achievable? Americans are increasingly divided over the answer. Some see opportunity, hard […]
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: TBD - Accepting requests 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 will have the opportunity […]
Local Focus: Northeast Ohio NEO Alliance meeting - USAid discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Restricted Attendance: Holders of a mental health license or degree The Braver Angels Mental Health Professionals Forum brings together therapists and clinicians from across the political spectrum to explore the intersection of mental health, politics, and social issues. Our mission is to provide a supportive, nonpartisan space for professional dialogue and shared learning—a place where […]
** 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!
Political tension can strain family and friend relationships. Build skills to protect important bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family and friend relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. People are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve […]
As the election creeps nearer, many of us are feeling increasing anxiety. Investment by all sides in the outcome is high. We don’t know what the results will be! Mindfulness enables us to acknowledge our present reality more fully and then move forward, taking responsibility for contributing to society in a positive way. Join us […]
You don't have to choose between blindly trusting elections and assuming they can't be trusted. This 90-minute session offers a chance to better understand how elections work, explore what can go wrong and what safeguards are in place. You can hear genuine beliefs from both sides and practice having a more constructive conversation about one […]
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: Georgia State Politics 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 […]
* Restricted Attendance: We aim for balanced participation: 4–8 Reds and 4–8 Blues and up to 10 spaces for observers/alternates. 2 moderators and approximately 4 other Braver Angels Volunteers * […]
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 […]
Local Focus: This workshop is offered in support of civil political, and civic discussion in Northampton, MA Want to feel heard? This free, two-hour event aims to build skills that help prevent tense conversations from escalating into arguments. These skills are especially helpful during these polarized times -with friends, family members, work colleagues, at school, […]
Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Amend the New Mexico State Constitution to provide legislators a salary equal to the state's annual median household income. 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 […]
Local Focus: Central OH Braver Angels Central Ohio Alliance - When does political speech go too far? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Local Focus: Medford Oregon and greater Jackson County Oregon As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state, will be followed by "Common Ground […]
