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    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

    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.

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

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

    Local Focus: State of Michigan The Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering is a chance for Michiganders to learn about and practice Braver Angels skills for “disagreeing better,” i.e. communicating effectively even when there is disagreement. Braver Angels members and the general public are invited to join and share support with each other for depolarizing families and […]

    Monthly Nashville Alliance Meeting (Virtual)

    Monthly Nashville Alliance Meeting (Virtual)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Nashville
    State/Region: TN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: Nashville, TN Area Join us for our monthly Nashville Braver Angels lunchtime gathering—an open, welcoming space where neighbors come together to practice Courageous Citizenship. Each month, we explore timely topics around bridging political divides, strengthening community trust, and building the skills that help us stay connected even when we disagree. You’ll meet […]

    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

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge
    Partner Org(s): Interactivity Foundation
    State/Region: LA
    Setting: In-person
    First United Methodst 930 North Blvd., Baton Rouge

    The Baton Rouge Braver Angels Alliance in conjunction with the Interactivity Foundation will be sponsoring a Discussion Club on the 2nd Wednesday night of each month from September through June from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the McKenzie Library. Each month, participants will enjoy discussion around a different topic. Those topics include We the People […]

    Beyond the Divide: Finding Common Ground on U.S. Foreign Policy

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    Partner Org(s): World Affairs Council
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    World Affairs Council 1235 N Loop W, Suite 1025, Houston

    ** Restricted Attendance: World Affairs Council / Young Professionals ** Local Focus: Houston Area U.S. Military Action Abroad: What Are the Right Thresholds for Acting, and for Staying Out? Join the World Affairs Council and the Braver Angels Houston Area Alliance for a Fishbowl conversation on a consequential question of foreign policy: **What are the […]

    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

    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 […]

    Post-Election Anxiety

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

    * Restricted Attendance: 50 * Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, OR and surroundings It’s unlikely that political turmoil – or the anxiety associated with it – will disappear anytime soon. The practice of mindfulness – particularly in group settings – can strengthen our resolve to connect with ourselves and others, confront inner and outer conflict in a […]

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley 536 Ouray Ave., Grand Junction

    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 […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Colorado Northern Front Range
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Timberline Church 2908 S Timberline Rd, Ft Collins

    Monthly Member Meeting/Discussion

    Tarrant County Alliance Meeting – Open to the Public

    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 […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Menomonie
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Menomonie United Methodist Church 2703 Bongey Drive, Menomonie

    Turkey Talk: Practice Difficult Conversations with Family & Friends Before the Holidays

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: TBD – Accepting requests

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Strong Towns , Bolder Way Forward , United We Pledge , Liberty Village
    State/Region: UT
    Setting: In-person
    Pioneer Courthouse 97 E St George Blvd, Saint George

    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 […]

    Mental Health Professional Forum

    Host Organization: SIG - Mental Health Professionals
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Restricted Attendance: Mental health professionals who hold a mental health license or degree—such as psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurses, and related professionals. 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    Courageous Citizenship Engagement Meeting

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Mcnail-Riley House 601 W 13th Ave., Eugene

    * Restricted Attendance: 50 * Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, OR and surroundings

    Red/Blue Workshop

    Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Elim Lutheran Church 504 Baker Street, Petaluma

    Here's your chance to attend Braver Angel's flagship transformative workshop! A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other […]

    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.

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Easthampton Library Annex 52 Main Street, Easthampton

    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 […]

    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. […]

    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 […]