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 06/14/2022.
- No events scheduled for 06/17/2022.
- No events scheduled for 06/19/2022.
Week of Events
We the People’s Forum: Rednecks: A Coal Worker & His Actor Brother Speak Up
We the People’s Forum: Rednecks: A Coal Worker & His Actor Brother Speak Up
Two brothers grew up in West Virginia... Kevin McCoy stayed. He now works in the coal industry and leans conservative. Brandon McCoy graduated from Marshall University and eventually moved to Portland, Oregon. He now works in the arts and leans further to the left than his brother. But both view themselves as rednecks and love […]
Religion and Politics: Let’s Talk About it
Religion and Politics: Let’s Talk About it
There’s an old saying that two subjects you should never bring up in polite conversation are religion and politics. But many people’s religious backgrounds and their political views are related, and some of the biggest issues in politics today have religious dimensions. Can exploring religion in polite conversation help us bridge political divides? This 90-minute […]
Members Meeting – Quality of Life Discussion
Members Meeting – Quality of Life Discussion
"Quality of Life" is the intangible frequently used to describe what makes our community more or less desirable. In this alliance discussion, we'll talk about our individual values and concerns related to life in the city. We'll exchange suggestions for improvement. The goal is to reach a better understanding of what makes us to tick, […]
National Debate: Labor Unions
National Debate: Labor Unions
de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved: Unions do workers more harm than good. You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, […]
“Depolarizing Within” Workshop – Hybrid
“Depolarizing Within” Workshop – 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 […]
Families and Politics
Families and Politics
About this Event Description 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 workshop will offer you: Insight into […]
Citizen Action Program Orientation – Live Session
Citizen Action Program Orientation – Live Session
Restricted Attendance: Must have completed Part 1 E-Course Orientation Join other Citizen Volunteers to learn details about training!