* Local Focus: Long Island, NY Talk about what free and fair elections mean to you

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 […]

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 […]

This online workshop focuses on Braver Angels communication skills for people who engage in political conversation on social media. About this event The Need: Social Media posts are often highly polarizing. Skills for Social Media is an online workshop designed to improve the culture of posts and conversations in social media and provide a constructive […]

Local Focus: Plymouth, MA 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 […]

* Local Focus: Plymouth, MA 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 […]

Local Focus: New York State, Westchester county, NYC and surrounding areas 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 watching and discussing the film Coddling […]

Braver Angels Denver Alliance invites you to a Connecting Conversation about the 2024 Presidential Election. Certainly one of the most consequential in recent history, this election features policy positions on the economy, immigration and the border, abortion, climate change, foreign policy, healthcare, and leadership. These policy debates, which are dividing public opinion, don’t just represent […]

Local Focus: DC, VA, MD Monthly Alliance Discussion Meetings ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Join us to watch clips of Braver Angels Co-Founder Bill Doherty's Sept. 7 interview about surviving the 2024 election, and discuss his ideas with fellow participants. This is an opportunity to share your perspective on the hopes and challenges of this election season. We will be sharing short clips, so you do not have watch […]

* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed.

Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

A moderated Town Hall featuring the two candidates for NC State Senate District 8. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Local Focus: Northeast Ohio 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 […]

Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting

Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]

* Restricted Attendance: Invited KRHS students & faculty * Local Focus: Kearsarge Regional High School ELO students (aka KRHS, New London, NH) This Braver Angels teen workshop gives students an opportunity to learn and practice effective listening and speaking skills when facing controversial issues in their lives—with teachers, principals, peers and relatives. These are especially […]

Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.

Join Braver Angels Oregon for this engaging, interactive and thought provoking in-person event. We will begin with an introduction to Braver Angels and our mission to depolarize American politics, followed by one-on-one discussions between attendees. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in civil discourse with those who may hold differing views, and gain a […]

Local Focus: Lititz, PA and surrounding areas 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 […]

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 […]

Local Focus: Central Arkansas Note: This event is to be attended in person. This Braver Angels workshop is open to all. We seek to help all citizens who believe our society and its conversation around politics can be better and who wish to participate in improving our conversations across political or other divides. Our workshop […]

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 […]

Local Focus: Utah Meet other Utah Braver Angels, ask questions, learn about opportunities to participate or volunteer, and receive updates and encouragement. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org    

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 directors from opposite sides […]

* Restricted Attendance: This forum is open to mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurses, life coaches, registered counselors, and school counselors. Join us for a Braver Angels forum where mental health professionals from across the political spectrum gather online to connect and provide information and support to […]

Join us to eat, socialize, and recap the Braver Angels 2024 Convention.

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 […]

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 […]

Join Braver Angels Oregon for this engaging, interactive and thought provoking in-person event. We will begin with an introduction to Braver Angels and our mission to depolarize American politics, followed by one-on-one discussions between attendees. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in civil discourse with those who may hold differing views, and gain a […]

Monthly meeting of the CE-VA Alliance. Guests welcome!

* Local Focus: Georgia Monthly, in-person members lunch.

Meet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Local Focus: New Mexico Community Debate - Resolved: Additional tax dollars are needed to provide housing for the homeless. Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About […]

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 […]

* Local Focus: Manteca California The Faith community is encouraging its flock to have conversations that create community. The Faith community of Manteca will be inviting the citizens of our city to depolarize in preparation for the election ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Local Focus: Atlanta Georgia

Local Focus: Evanston, Illinois Come to the Fall Social to meet Braver Angels of Evanston, enjoy light snacks and drinks, get your questions about Braver Angels answered, and brainstorm about how we can use the Braver Angels Way to approach Evanston challenges. The gathering will take place at a Braver Angel member’s home in SW […]

Are you skeptical about the valid outcome of American elections? Let's talk about it.

Public discussion with breakout rooms on Zoom ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org