A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]

Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati, OH Join us for a Braver Discussion as we digest and process the election results. We will break into small groups to discuss our post-election hopes and concerns, and what we can do to make a positive impact towards depolarization. I hope to see you there!

A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! Join us […]

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 […]

Recent elections have challenged us to rebuild what Lincoln called our "bonds of affection.” Braver Angels is sponsoring a moderated discussion to reflect on the results of the 2024 election. This gathering is about self-reflection, communicating, listening, and moving forward. It is about recognizing our foundational role as citizens to be the architects and agents […]

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 […]

Local Focus: Delaware Please join us to share food and fellowship! Learn more about what Braver Angels has to offer, what volunteer roles are available, and help us decide which future events to schedule. Please bring a covered dish (homemade or store-bought) or non-alcoholic beverage to share. ** This event is open to the media […]

Local Focus: Northern Virginia This meeting will take place exactly one week after the polls close. What else could would we able to discuss? Expect to see some context or questions from us to frame the initial discussion if you're registered. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]

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 […]

Local Focus: For members and interested parties living in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties, PA Lower Susquehanna Post-Election Check-In Member Meeting

Local Focus: Michigan Michigan BA Meeting to discuss current topics and share experiences of BA in Michigan ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

* Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the training process (by completing at least step 1- the training eCourse). f you are interested in getting started, please visit https://braverangels.org/get-involved/debate-chairs/ to learn more and enroll in the training. Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-Training? If so, join us […]

Restricted Attendance: Young Professionals Organization - Park City 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 […]

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

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 […]

Join us for a community service project to pack meals for children who lack adequate nutrition on the weekends. We’ll be at Every Meal, a nonprofit based in Roseville (https://www.everymeal.org/) that provides food for pre-K through 8th grade students on the weekends. This is a response to a need expressed by principals and school officials. […]

Join us for a community service project to pack meals for children who lack adequate nutrition on the weekends. We’ll be at Every Meal, a nonprofit based in Roseville (https://www.everymeal.org/) that provides food for pre-K through 8th grade students on the weekends. This is a response to a need expressed by principals and school officials. […]

Local Focus: Glastonbury, CT and surrounding towns & communities. "A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” Although Braver […]

Monthly meeting of the Central/Eastern Virginia Alliance. Open to members, guests, and walk-ins.

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 the film: A Road Trip Across a Divided America. “The discussion(s) of this film/book and its […]

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 […]

Monthly Online Forum to discuss 2024 Elections ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

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

How do you want to manage your emotions and relate to others in victory, defeat, or ongoing uncertainty about the election? We will be tempted by triumphalism if our side wins and by spite and revenge if our side loses. Either way, we all lose, and our ability to govern ourselves in a democratic republic […]

* Local Focus: Chicago, IL Describe Braver Angels for new prospects. We will start with mingling and then proceed to a speech describing Braver Angels. Then, participants who would like to opt in will be asked to form tables of four. After describing Braver Angels techniques (Listen, Acknowledge, Pivot, Perspective), those who opted in will […]

We will gather post-election, to share our hopes and concerns, while engaging in a service project, to help ourselves to feel grateful, before the holidays.Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties - but all are welcome ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

* Local Focus: Metro-West, 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 […]

A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! ** This […]

* Local Focus: Greater Houston Area 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. […]

Local Focus: Vermont What does it practically look like to tone down bitterness and hostility, and foster goodwill, even while our values and convictions are so stirred against one another... even while we feel so strongly that the other side is wrong? Together we will consider this question as we seek to create a calm […]

Join Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Healthcare is a human right." 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 what you […]

* 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 […]

This workshop is co-sponsored by the Cologne - Community of Belonging and Carver County Public Health. 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 […]

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 […]

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. […]

* Local Focus: Capital Region New York State 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 […]

Note: This event is to be attended online. 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 side […]

Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than […]

Get beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and […]

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: Georgia Luncheon for members of Braver Angels Georgia and interested persons

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 […]

Whether you lean liberal or conservative, chances are that you're concerned about the state of our civil society. The political and social divides remain -- regardless of the outcome of the election. In a structured conversation, this is a chance to talk about concerns and fears as well as share hopes for the future. Could […]

A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! ** This […]

A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! ** This […]

Local Focus: Western Washington Got things on your mind after the election? Join us for an in-person event to debrief in a civil and respectful way our federal and state elections. We will start with a short presentation on Braver Angels discussion skills to use in conversation. Whoever wins the 2024 elections, it will be […]

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 […]

Take a deep dive into how colliding worldviews separate us, how our brains trick us into seeing those that disagree with us as enemies, and how these very same brains can create new constructs in which “they” become part of “us.” Join us to discuss strategies for gaining emotional control, reframing difficult conversations, and building […]

What were your thoughts and emotions surrounding the election results? Were you pleased with the process or were you alarmed by stories in the news? Let's get into it - in a safe environment where your opinion is valued. Small groups will be formed to allow for meaningful dialogue. ** This event is open to […]

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

A new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]

Note: This event is to be attended online via Zoom. Tickets are free. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver […]

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 […]