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 09/26/2022.
Braver Angels-Phoenix Launch /Neighbor Conversations with Candidates
Phocus Financial 7600 N. 16th Street, Ste 100, PhoenixSWO Alliance Meeting – Political Polarization (OH – Braver Angels Southwest Ohio)
Springboro Community Room 320 W. Central Avenue, Springboro“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 – IN PERSON
United Church of Christ (Brecksville) 23 Public Square, BrecksvilleLocal Community Debate: Should Some Guns Be Banned – IN PERSON
Huntington Public Library 338 Main Street, HuntingtonAmbassador Outreach – IN PERSON
The Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene 1685 W 13th Ave., EugeneWeek of Events
Depolarizing Within
Depolarizing Within
A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be 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 […]
Building Bridges Maine Forum with Senator Collins and Senator King
Building Bridges Maine Forum with Senator Collins and Senator King
Building Bridges Maine Forum with Senator Collins and Senator King Maine’s US Senators will share their thoughts on some/all of the following questions Though many see Congress as failing in its job to legislate, there have been some successes of late.......what is it about how Congress works (or doesn't work) these days that allows for […]
Members Meeting – BA MN Local Alliance Meeting
Members Meeting – BA MN Local Alliance Meeting
Restricted Attendance: Braver Angel Members who live in the state of Minnesota Local Focus: Braver Angel Members who live in the state of Minnesota Therapist and author Steven Stosny, in an article for Psychology Today, coined the phrase “election stress disorder” or ESD – a kind of takeover of the adult, rational brain by the […]
Braver Angels-Phoenix Launch /Neighbor Conversations with Candidates
Braver Angels-Phoenix Launch /Neighbor Conversations with Candidates
Local Focus: Phoenix Metro Braver Angels-Phoenix Launch/Neighbor Conversations With Candidates Our first organized event Wednesday, Sept 28th from 6:00 to 7 PM The mission of Braver Angels mission is to reduce polarization and create opportunities for civil discourse between parties on both sides of the country’s political and cultural divide. In Keeping with that mission, […]
Members Meeting – Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance September meeting: Viewing the NH Townhall on Voting
Members Meeting – Braver Angels West Virginia Alliance September meeting: Viewing the NH Townhall on Voting
We will not be having our own Deliberative Townhall as originally planned but we will be watching one from New Hampshire instead! Please join us to learn about voting access and security.
SWO Alliance Meeting – Political Polarization (OH – Braver Angels Southwest Ohio)
SWO Alliance Meeting – Political Polarization (OH – Braver Angels Southwest Ohio)
Political Polarization - Sources of ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Local Community Debate – WA Statewide Climate Change Debate
Local Community Debate – WA Statewide Climate Change Debate
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 WA Statewide Climate Change Debate You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels Debate. It's not a political debate, where competing candidates […]
Film Discussion – The Armor of Light
Film Discussion – The Armor of Light
This month we will discuss The Armor of Light (87 min., 2015, Fork Films), a documentary about two Evangelical Christians who question whether being pro-gun is consistent with being pro-life: Rev. Rob Schenck, a conservative Evangelical Christian leader, and Lucy McBath, whose son was shot by a man objecting to the volume of music coming […]
Book Discussion – I Never Thought of It That Way
Book Discussion – I Never Thought of It That Way
Hear from and talk with Mónica Guzmán about her book, "I Never Thought of It That Way: How to have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times." The discussion will be moderated by Libby Stegger, Minnesota Braver Angels member and founder of Move for America. ** This event is open to the media upon […]
“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 – IN PERSON
“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 – IN PERSON
Local Focus: Newago County area in Michigan (event is open to anyone though/being shared w/all of MI) A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative […]
Elevator Speech workshop for Braver Angels Ambassadors
Elevator Speech workshop for Braver Angels Ambassadors
Braver Angels Ambassadors - join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you develop a clear, concise, and memorable way to talk about Braver Angels with media, potential partners, and prospective Braver Angels members. Instructor Lorraine Howell retired at the end of 2020 after more than 20 years of speech coaching and media training. […]
Braver Angels of Color Caucus Monthly Meeting
Braver Angels of Color Caucus Monthly Meeting
Monthly meeting for Angels of Color Caucus members and the greater Braver Angels Community. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Local Focus: Residents of Tuolumne County, CA A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or […]
“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 IN-PERSON
“Red-Blue” Workshop – Sessions 1 and 2 IN-PERSON
Local Focus: Memphis Tennessee Metro Area (including Arkansas and Mississippi neighborhoods) About this Event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive 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 […]
Local Community Debate: Should Some Guns Be Banned – IN PERSON
Local Community Debate: Should Some Guns Be Banned – IN PERSON
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. Local Focus: Long Island Alliance and New York State About this Event Resolved: The purchase, sale, and possession of semi-automatic rifles, and magazines that hold more than […]
Being Blue in a Red Environment
Being Blue in a Red Environment
Learn safe and effective ways to communicate liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct. Focus of the workshop: This workshop is for political liberals who are surrounded by conservatives in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. This free 3-hour on-line workshop is […]
Ambassador Outreach – IN PERSON
Ambassador Outreach – IN PERSON
Local Focus: Eugene area in Oregon A one hour informational meeting on the work of Braver Angels and how those in the Eugene area might be involved in bridging the bitter, political divide so as to trate how to strengthen our American democracy. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: […]