Events calendar
Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
Week of Events
New Hampshire Town Hall
New Hampshire Town Hall
An online, participatory citizen discussion with their political representatives Local Focus: New Hampshire ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
We the People’s Forum: A Citizen’s Proposal for Getting Money Out of Politics (BA National)
We the People’s Forum: A Citizen’s Proposal for Getting Money Out of Politics (BA National)
How can we reduce the influence of money in politics? "No Ballot, No Buck" is a policy proposal by Bill Fry, a Tea Party leader and small businessman from Blanchester, Ohio, that aims to do exactly that. The idea, proposed as a constitutional amendment, is simple but radical: if you can't vote for a candidate, […]
MN Alliance Meeting Example (MN – State)
Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (Other)
Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (Other)
Local Focus: The Dakotas Alliance but others are welcome There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify […]
Book Discussion – Literature Against Political Polarization: The Undocumented Americans (BA National – Library)
Book Discussion – Literature Against Political Polarization: The Undocumented Americans (BA National – Library)
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org "The Undocumented Americans" by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • One of the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard reveals the hidden lives of her fellow undocumented Americans in this deeply personal and groundbreaking portrait of a […]
Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid
Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid
Local Focus: Utah residents only There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common […]
America’s Public Forum: The Case for Truth: Knowledge and Politics in Modern America
America’s Public Forum: The Case for Truth: Knowledge and Politics in Modern America
A special edition of America's Public Forum, co-hosted by American Purpose and Braver Angels. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apf-the-case-for-truth-knowledge-and-politics-in-modern-america-tickets-158827941649?aff=ebdssbeac Join American Purpose and Braver Angels for a special edition of America's Public Forum, where American Purpose Editorial Board member Craig Kennedy will interview author Jonathan Rauch on his new book, The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth. Rauch has been a thoughtful voice in journalism for […]
Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (Joint States)
Skills for Bridging the Divide – Hybrid (Joint States)
There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […]
Depolarizing Within – Hybrid
Depolarizing Within – Hybrid
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 support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own "inner […]
Depolarizing Within – Standard (KY – State/Lexington KY League of Women Voters)
Depolarizing Within – Standard (KY – State/Lexington KY League of Women Voters)
Local Focus: Kentucky ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org 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 support the other political party, its leaders, […]
Families & Politics
Families & Politics
Restricted Attendance: Currently by invitation only Local Focus: Tampa Bay Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this […]
Town Hall – Understanding the Conservative Perspective on Public Policy and Climate Change (BA National/Citizens’ Climate Lobby)
Town Hall – Understanding the Conservative Perspective on Public Policy and Climate Change (BA National/Citizens’ Climate Lobby)
In our politically polarized times, we may not always want to interact with those who have different viewpoints from ours. Join a Braver Angels Town Hall with Citizens Climate Lobby in which progressives/liberals will hear from a diverse panel of conservatives and learn to appreciate common ground. You will leave with an understanding that bipartisanship […]
Pilot – Being Red in a Blue Environment (TN – Braver Angels Nashville)
Pilot – Being Red in a Blue Environment (TN – Braver Angels Nashville)
This workshop is for Reds only/political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. The idea for the workshop came from conversations with individuals who said they are looking for safe and effective ways to communicate their conservative values and beliefs in environments where […]
Depolarizing Conversations About Race (WA – Western Washington Alliance/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church)
Depolarizing Conversations About Race (WA – Western Washington Alliance/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church)
Depolarizing Conversations About Race (Everyone is Welcome) Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such […]