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!
Skills for Disagreeing Better – In Person
White Bear Lake School District Center 4855 Bloom Ave, White Bear LakeWilliamsburg, VA Braver Angels Alliance Interest Meeting
Williamsburg Regional Library, Room B 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg- No events scheduled for 06/14/2024.
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – Multi-State BA Fairfax and DC
The Falls Church Episcopal 115 E. Fairfax Street, Falls ChurchAlliance/Members Meeting – Conversations Unfiltered: A Civil Discourse Series – Castle Pines
Elk Ridge Park in Castle Pines 7005 Mira Vista Ln, Castle Pines- No events scheduled for 06/16/2024.
Week of Events
Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – June 2024
Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – June 2024
Democracy, Extremism, and Outliers We will read the following paragraph: Under democratic governance structures, people enjoy freedom to believe as they choose, speak freely and advocate for their beliefs. Individuals like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton led the movement giving women the right to vote, and were seen as “extremist.” Another “extremist", Frederick […]
New York City Members Meeting
New York City Members Meeting
* Local Focus: New York City Are you a member of the Braver Angels NYC Alliance? Are you interested in becoming one? Come join us for our New York City Members Meeting! Learn more how you can get involved and connect with other Braver Angels members throughout this great city.
Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday Monthly Meeting
Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday Monthly Meeting
Restricted Attendance: Red members or subscribers only Red Caucus 2nd Tuesday monthly meeting. All reds are invited.
Talking Politics Meetup
Talking Politics Meetup
Local Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better – In Person
Skills for Disagreeing Better – In Person
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 […]
Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels
Washington State Welcomes Those New To Braver Angels
A welcome social for new and potential Braver Angels in Washington State Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Skills for Disagreeing Better
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 […]
Film Discussion – Join or Die! Why you should join a club…and why the fate of America depends on it.
Film Discussion – Join or Die! Why you should join a club…and why the fate of America depends on it.
We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides of the political spectrum. We'll be discussing the film Join or Die (2023). Discuss the film: Join or Die. A film about why […]
Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event
Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event
Are you a military member or veteran and interested in how your fellow vets and service members are working to reduce political polarization in the United States? Come to our Welcome Event and you will learn about Braver Angels and where you can continue your mission of defending the Constitution of the United States against […]
Canceled Alliance/Members Meeting – Michigan BA Member Meeting
Canceled Alliance/Members Meeting – Michigan BA Member Meeting
Local Focus: Michigan We are inviting all Michigan Braver Angels (BA) to join likeminded neighbors across the state striving to: refresh your depolarizing skills gain support for humanizing those on both sides of the issues form a community where efforts to discover common ground are shared Please join us on the second Tuesday of each […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Monthly Online Members’ Meeting for June
Alliance/Members Meeting – Monthly Online Members’ Meeting for June
* Local Focus: Georgia Monthly Zoom meeting for June for Braver Angels - Georgia members and interested people.
Lunch Chats
Lunch Chats
Lunchtime discussion on key political issues. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to media@braverangels.org.
Pie & Depolarization
Pie & Depolarization
Join us at our monthly gathering - Pie and Depolarization. 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, Bipartisan Café, with your patronage. This event is open […]
Williamsburg, VA Braver Angels Alliance Interest Meeting
Williamsburg, VA Braver Angels Alliance Interest Meeting
* Local Focus: Williamsburg, VA and surrounding areas An introduction to Braver Angels in the Williamsburg, VA area.
Civil Conversations Series – In Person
Civil Conversations Series – In Person
Local Focus: Event will be in person only at Fletcher Library, 823 N Buchanan St, Little Rock, AR 72205 The Civil Conversations series is a monthly event with the following goals: 1) practice and improve civil communications skills while discussing specific topics; 2) identify common ground/common points that people can agree on within a specific […]
Local Community Debate – Oregon’s Rural/Urban Divide is Insurmountable
Local Community Debate – Oregon’s Rural/Urban Divide is Insurmountable
Local Focus: Oregon 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: The Oregon Rural/Urban Divide is Insurmountable. Given differences in rural and urban Oregonians' relationships to the land, and their lifestyles, […]
Film Discussion – Join or Die’ Film Discussion
Film Discussion – Join or Die’ Film Discussion
Local Focus: New Hampshire Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or […]
Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch
Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
Film Discussion – Braver Angels RI Alliance: “Join or Die” Film Discussion – Online
Film Discussion – Braver Angels RI Alliance: “Join or Die” Film Discussion – Online
Join the Rhode Island Alliance of Braver Angels on June 12th @ 7:30 PM for a discussion of the film 'Join or Die', a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America may depend on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the work of Robert Putnam, whose […]
Moderator Forum: Organizing and Moderating the Community Town Hall Meeting
Moderator Forum: Organizing and Moderating the Community Town Hall Meeting
Learn about Community Town Hall meetings and how they can be a powerful tool for Civic Renewal. Moderators, Ambassadors, Organizers, Alliance Leaders, and other interested BA members will come together to learn how to lead one of these highly effective events in your community.
National Panel Debate: Treating Youth Gender Dysphoria
National Panel Debate: Treating Youth Gender Dysphoria
Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Ban hormonal and surgical treatments for gender dysphoria in minors." Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their […]
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – Multi-State BA Fairfax and DC
Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – Multi-State BA Fairfax and DC
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 or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Conversations Unfiltered: A Civil Discourse Series – Castle Pines
Alliance/Members Meeting – Conversations Unfiltered: A Civil Discourse Series – Castle Pines
Local Focus: Colorado The June gathering of community members interested in engaging in civil discourse. The event will start by selecting a topic that sparks differing opinions among the group. An alliance member will guide the discussion if necessary, to foster a productive exchange of views. This event aims to promote respectful dialogue and encourage […]
Common Ground – Voter Identification & Eligibility
Common Ground – Voter Identification & Eligibility
Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for an online Common Ground Workshop on: Voter Identification & Eligibility This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - to discuss […]