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    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    USF Lynn Pippenger Hall 350-378 7th Ave S, St. Petersburg,

    Restricted Attendance: USF Staff and Students Local Focus: University of South Florida (USF) St. Petersburg Campus 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. […]

    Braver Angels Wilmington Monthly Social

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Kickback Jack's 418 College Rd, Wilmington

    Come grab a beer and wings with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Cross-generational Dialogue and Networking Social with BridgeUNC and Braver Angels

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
    Partner Org(s): Bridge USA (BridgeUNC)
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    New East Building at UNC Chapel Hill (Philanthropic Chamber room) 407 New East Hall, 223 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill

    Join us for a dialogue about generational differences in relationships, work, protest and more; with pizza and a chance to network.

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Host Organization: Ely Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Ely Community Center 27 E 2nd Ave, Ely

    Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Braver Angels Resolution Development Workshop

    Host Organization: BA National - Debates
    State/Region: - National
    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 […]

    Immigration 101

    Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    St. John's Episcopal Church 12 Prospect St, Huntington

    An evening of myth-busting and meaning-making. Before we can find common ground on immigration, we first need to speak the same language. Too often, the national debate on immigration gets tangled in emotion and misinformation. What does it actually mean to be an asylum seeker? Is overstaying a visa a crime? What’s the difference between […]

    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: St. Croix Valley Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    North Branch Library 6355 379th St., North Branch

    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 […]

    Connecting with Compassion: Rising from Reactivity to Response

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

    Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, Oregon These tumultuous times can overwhelm us and/or motivate us to rise from fight-flight-freeze reactivity to compassionate responsiveness. In this interactive workshop, we will explore obstacles to growth and then focus on insights and practices that can help us connect with greater compassion to ourselves and those around us. ** This event […]

    Online Meeting

    Online Meeting

    Host Organization: Charlotte Metropolitan Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Come participate in a respectful exchange of ideas with fellow members of your community. No registration required. For more information about this meeting and future events hosted by the Charlotte Metropolitan Braver Angels Alliance, visit charlotte-metro.braverangels.org/calendar.

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

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

    * Local Focus: Minnesota 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 […]

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    IKE BOX Cafe 299 Cottage St NE, Salem

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    Partner Org(s): St. Joe’s/St. Therese Pax Christi Chapter
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    St. Joseph Parish Center - Arrupe Room 732 18th Ave E, Seattle

    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: State
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Alamosa Public Library 300 Hunt Ave, Alamosa

    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 […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: In-person
    Saint Luke’s Parish Darien

    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 approx. 4 other Braver Angels Volunteers 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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Sacred Inclusion Network
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Note: This free* event is to be attended online.  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. We […]

    Common Ground – Addressing Immigration

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Downtown Middletown TBD, Middletown

    About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. 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 or abortion. Together participants talk about their […]

    Braver Angels Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Rohnert Park Library Rohnert Park

    Alliance Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    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 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 […]

    Clackamas County Braver Angels February Meeting

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    The Ledding Library 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie

    Do you listen only to argue back? Can emotions highjack your ability to listen? Have you pretended to listen to avoid discomfort? Do you know how to listen to the other side with curiosity and to learn? Let’s talk about--It’s free! January's meeting was very exciting. It was inspiring to see so many of us […]

    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 […]

    Braver Angels Quarterly SongFaire

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

    Braver Angels SongFaire is a quarterly concert event for musicians to share original songs with one another and with a wider audience online, that connect well with the Braver Angels mission. Artists may perform live or present recorded songs. Our next SongFaire will be on Sunday, March 1, at 2-3:15 pm Pacific time (5-6:15 pm […]

    BA Music SongFaire

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

    * Restricted Attendance: 100 Braver Angels SongFaire is a quarterly concert event for musicians to share original songs that connect well with the Braver Angels mission with one another and with a wider audience online. Artists may perform live or present recorded songs. Our next SongFaire will be on Sunday, March 1, at 2-3:15 pm […]

    Being a Braver Angel When the Going Gets Tough

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

    Do you struggle to apply your Braver Angels skills in challenging, real-world conversations? Whether it's navigating political differences with family, friends, or colleagues or even engaging with those who share your political leanings but differ in their approach to the other side this small-group experience will offer support and insight. In a moderated discussion, participants […]

    Grounds for Dialogue – Cultivating Understanding Across Divides

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Bringing Houston Together, Houston City Council, IM Houston
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    IM Houston – Great Hall 3303 Main Street, Houston

    Local Focus: Houston, TX Grounds for Dialogue – Cultivating Understanding Across Divides Our nation is experiencing deepening political polarization, leading to social division, frustration, erosion of trust, and increasing difficulty in addressing shared challenges. Grounds for Dialogue responds to these conditions by creating a structured, welcoming space for honest and courageous conversation across political differences. […]

    Eyes Wide Open: Navigating Modern Media

    Host Organization: Southern California Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Pono Pono Peace Initiative
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Join us for an 8-week seminar on the media skills we all need to stay grounded in reality and capable of connecting across our differences

    March 3, 2026 Columbia Gorge Alliance Meeting on Zoom

    Host Organization: Columbia Gorge Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Columbia Gorge Alliance March Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion (MO – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance)

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion (MO – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance)

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

    Local Focus: Mid-Missouri Public policy discussion on national, state, or local topic. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: End Birthright Citizenship

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of East Central Illinois
    Partner Org(s): Mahomet Public Library, League of Women Voters of Champaign County
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Mahomet Public Library 1702 E Oak, Mahomet

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: End Birthright Citizenship 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 to […]

    Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion

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

    Monthly discussion of current political topic.