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!
- No events scheduled for 02/14/2022.
- No events scheduled for 02/18/2022.
Week of Events
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2
About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Schedule In […]
Social Media and Political Tribalism
Social Media and Political Tribalism
Local Focus: UPDATED: OPEN to EVERYONE! Public forum with Dr. Christopher Bail of the Duke Polarization Lab. Professor Bail will be interviewed by former news anchor and media consultant Rob Boisvert about how social media influences political tribalism and what can be done to diminish it. Interview followed by audience Q&A.
Common Ground – Finding Common Ground on Gun Violence
Common Ground – Finding Common Ground on Gun Violence
Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Finding Common Ground on Gun Violence. 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 […]
Connecticut Alliance – Introductory Gathering
Connecticut Alliance – Introductory Gathering
Restricted Attendance: For Connecticut Residents Local Focus: Connecticut Want to know more about Braver Angels, upcoming CT Alliance events, and how to use your talents and interests to get involved? Bring your questions and join us at an informal meet-and-greet via Zoom.
America’s Public Forum: Compromise? Consensus? Coalition? The (Un)Quiet Arts of American Politics
America’s Public Forum: Compromise? Consensus? Coalition? The (Un)Quiet Arts of American Politics
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O’Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org From a series of events bridging the worlds of ideas and depolarization, hosted by Braver Angels and friends, “America’s Public Forum.” Eventbrite link and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apf-compromise-consensus-coalition-the-arts-of-american-politics-tickets-267131366107?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch About this event How do major decisions get made in the institutions of American democracy, […]
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2
About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Schedule In […]
Members Meeting – Understanding
Members Meeting – Understanding
Braver Angels works to bridge political divides between Americans with effective communication. Many do not share that mission. How do we talk to those who embrace polarization? How do we understand them? Is it possible, or even appropriate, to influence these people to look outside their partisan perspectives?
Depolarizing Within – Mt Airy Learning Tree
Depolarizing Within – Mt Airy Learning Tree
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. The workshop has been split into two 1.5 hour sessions: Session 1: February […]
Film Discussion – “The Best of Enemies”
Film Discussion – “The Best of Enemies”
Braver Angels Film Discussion: "The Best of Enemies" ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2
About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive online workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating. Schedule In […]
SongSquare
SongSquare
Members of the Braver Angels Songwriting Community are invited to share their latest song for the month and participate in discussion about healing division through art.
Walk A Mile In My News – Washington State, Western and Central/Eastern Alliances
Walk A Mile In My News – Washington State, Western and Central/Eastern Alliances
Local Focus: All Braver Angels welcome Much of our polarization may be the result of our news sources, what we consider misinformation or fake news, and the difficulty of separating facts or truth from opinion. This can leave us hunkering down in our own media silos or echo chambers, resulting in limited dialogue and few […]