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!
Alliance/Members Meeting – 2024 Presidential Election Round Table
Just Be Cause Center 1013 W State St, IthacaAlliance/Members Meeting – Win or Lose — How Do We Bridge the Divide After the Election?
Sgt Peppers Grille and Bar 930 Helena Ave N., OakdaleFamilies and Politics
University of Wisconsin Superior, Yellowjacket Union 1605 Caitlin Ave, SuperiorAlliance/Members Meeting – NEO Alliance Braver Conversations
West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church 20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky RiverLocal Community Debate – Resolved: Increased Immigration Harms the American Working Class. Agree or Disagree?
Grace United Methodist Church 438 W Friendly Ave., GreensboroDepolarizing Within – IN PERSON
All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church 83 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa BarbaraSkills for Disagreeing Better
St. Mary's Episcopal Church in-the-Highlands 1 Chestnut Street, Cold SpringSkills for Disagreeing Better
St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church 2175 1st Street, White Bear LakeSkills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
Abington Township Public Library 1030 Old York Road, AbingtonLocal Community Debate – DC Alliance Debate: District of Columbia Initiative 83
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library, Meeting Room 1 1630 7th St NW, WashingtonWeek of Events
Being Blue in a Red Environment
Being Blue in a Red Environment
* Local Focus: Kenosha WI 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 […]
Introduction to Braver Angels
Introduction to Braver Angels
* Restricted Attendance: Residents, staff and pre-approved guests of the Seabury Community. * Local Focus: Presentation specifically for residents of the Seabury community in Bloomfield, CT This event will provide a broad Introduction to Braver Angels overview of the activities of this nationwide, cross-partisan, non-denominational non-profit's volunteer-led movement. Its Mission? To bridge the partisan divide […]
Families and Politics – IN PERSON
Families and Politics – IN PERSON
Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]
Families and Politics – IN PERSON
Families and Politics – IN PERSON
Local Focus: Plymouth, MA Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – 2024 Presidential Election Round Table
Alliance/Members Meeting – 2024 Presidential Election Round Table
Learn about the presidential candidates' policies and priorities from fellow Braver Angels.
Alliance/Members Meeting – Win or Lose — How Do We Bridge the Divide After the Election?
Alliance/Members Meeting – Win or Lose — How Do We Bridge the Divide After the Election?
No matter who wins the election, each of us has a stake – and a role to play – in strengthening the fabric of democracy after the ballots are counted. But given the intense emotions on both sides, can we avoid being a sore loser or an arrogant winner? Join us for a focused discussion […]
Lunch Chats
Lunch Chats
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
Braver Angels Wilmington Monthly Social
Braver Angels Wilmington Monthly Social
Come grab a beer or burger with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Alliance/Members Meeting – Montana State Braver Angels meeting
Alliance/Members Meeting – Montana State Braver Angels meeting
Local Focus: Montana Monthly Montana Braver Angel meeting. Our focus in August will be on Trustworthy Elections; in September we will focus on Affordable Housing with our Wyoming neighbors, and in October we will join in a Reflect and Respond event focused on improving morale, increasing the spirit of community, and strengthening our democracy. ** […]
BA Organizer Training – Online
BA Organizer Training – Online
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 […]
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.
Families and Politics
Families and Politics
* Local Focus: Duluth and Superior Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – NEO Alliance Braver Conversations
Alliance/Members Meeting – NEO Alliance Braver Conversations
Local Focus: Northeast Ohio NEO Alliance Braver Conversations - What is the purpose of government?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
National Debate: The 2024 Election
National Debate: The 2024 Election
Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Kamala Harris will preserve our democratic norms." 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 questions. Tell us […]
Local Community Debate – Resolved: Increased Immigration Harms the American Working Class. Agree or Disagree?
Local Community Debate – Resolved: Increased Immigration Harms the American Working Class. Agree or Disagree?
* Local Focus: North Carolina Triad Region 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 this Event Resolved: Increased Immigration harms the American working class. Agree or […]
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Local Focus: Santa Barbara, California and vicinity A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule 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 […]
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 […]
Braver Politics Office Hours
Braver Politics Office Hours
* Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members only Monthly office hours to ask Elizabeth Doll and other Braver Politics volunteers your questions and connect about what work is ongoing.
Common Ground – Addressing Immigration
Common Ground – Addressing Immigration
Equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Addressing Immigration. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 […]
Local Community Debate: Prioritizing Downtown Renewal
Local Community Debate: Prioritizing Downtown Renewal
* Local Focus: Memphis 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 this Event Resolved: Prioritizing Downtown Renewal You probably haven’t experienced anything like a Braver Angels […]
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 […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
Restricted Attendance: Recruitment efforts aimed at Abington Township election committee members and poll workers but open to anyone Local Focus: Abington Township 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 […]
Freedom: An American Value
Freedom: An American Value
America is a nation founded on shared values. But do all Americans mean the same thing when talking about these values? The Los Angeles Alliance of Braver Angels will host a 3-part series exploring the American values of Freedom, Justice, and Equality, focused on how different definitions of these values may contribute to American polarization. […]
Local Community Debate – DC Alliance Debate: District of Columbia Initiative 83
Local Community Debate – DC Alliance Debate: District of Columbia Initiative 83
Local Focus: District of Columbia 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 this Event Resolved: Vote for Initiative 83 (Ranked-Choice Voting - Ballotpedia) You probably haven’t experienced […]