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    Community Dialogue: Practicing Courageous Citizenship

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Lewis House at Eckerd College 4200 54th Ave S., St. Petersburg

    ** Restricted Attendance: ASPEC Members Only How do we put the skills of depolarization into action? This Community Dialogue gives participants a chance to practice the tools learned in Depolarizing Ourselves and Skills for Disagreeing Better while engaging in thoughtful conversations about an issue that matters. Join your ASPEC friends in building the habits of […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: There are things we shouldn’t joke about

    Host Organization: New York City Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    The Village Underground 130 W 3rd St., New York

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: There are things we shouldn't joke about. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Stand-up comedy is having a moment. From TikTok clips to Netflix specials to the late night […]

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    ** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!

    June 2026 NWWVA Discussion Meeting

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Beaverton Round Table Pizza 10150 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy (Hwy 10), Beaverton

    Join us over pizza to discuss:  How can we celebrate America's 250th anniversary? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    BA NH Alliance monthly discussion

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NH
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    BA NH Alliance Monthly Discussion - Property tax caps: Relief or Risk? See https://nh.braverangels.org/alliance-events ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.

    Braver Politics Office Hours

    Braver Politics Office Hours

    Host Organization: Braver Politics
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * 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.

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    White Center Branch Library 1409 SW 107th St, Seattle

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. […]

    Being Red in a Blue Environment

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Madison
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Sun Prairie Lions Clubhouse 7080 Elder Lane, Sun Prairie

    Restricted Attendance: Red- or conservative-leaning people Learn safe and effective ways to communicate conservative values and beliefs in environments where liberal ideas are assumed to be correct. About this event Focus of the workshop This free workshop is for political conservatives who are surrounded by liberals in key areas of life like work, family, social […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Clarence Public Library 3 Town Place, Clarence

    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 […]

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: North Carolina This is a monthly virtual event series hosted by alliances affiliated with Braver Angels of North Carolina. Each event is a relaxed, informal, guided discussion on a topic of general interest. No registration required. We do not meet in December. For more information regarding this month’s event, contact the organizer. […]

    Michigan Family Dinner

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Panera Bread @ Oakland Mall 390 W 14 mile, Troy

    Local Focus: Anyone in Michigan Things are tense right now in our world. If you are looking for a place to find respectful human conversation and connection despite our differences- Join us for the Michigan Family Dinner Meet-Up! This in-person gathering is a space to build on the conversations we’ve had in virtual meetings and […]

    Depolarizing and Communication

    Depolarizing and Communication

    Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
    State/Region: ME
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    This event shows us how to look at our own attitudes towards the political “other,” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing and for constructively intervening in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Indivisible Fox Valley
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Geneva Winery 5 N. River St., Batavia

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Washington County
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Immanuel UCC 501 Walnut Street, West Bend

    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 Angels Wilmington Monthly Social

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Kickback Jack's 418 College Rd, Wilmington

    Come grab a beer and wings 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

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Host Organization: Ely Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Ely Community Center 27 E 2nd Ave, Ely

    Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    ** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!

    Debate: Is “The American Dream” still realistic?

    Host Organization: Laramie County Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Laramie County Library,Wyoming State Museum/Civic Season
    State/Region: WY
    Setting: In-person
    Cottonwood Room, Laramie County Library 2200 Pioneer Ave, Laramie

    What does--or should--the American Dream mean for young people today? Explore how the American Dream is understood in our current moment. Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: How we define the American Dream must be changed. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate […]

    How Braver Angels Began-Keeping the Vision Alive

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Bethesda Lutheran Church 4445 Royal Avenue, Eugene

    How Braver Angels Began-Keeping the Vision Alive: A Political Sharing Circle Alliance discussion focused on communication skills and informing the local community about the history of Braver Angels and the principals that define the organization. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Online Meeting

    Online Meeting

    Host Organization: Charlotte Metropolitan Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Come participate in a respectful exchange of ideas with fellow members of your community. No registration required. For more information about this meeting and future events hosted by the Charlotte Metropolitan Braver Angels Alliance, visit charlotte-metro.braverangels.org/calendar.

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    IKE BOX Cafe 299 Cottage St NE, Salem

    Join us at our monthly gathering in Salem – "Coffee Talks". 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, Ike Box Café, with your patronage. This event […]

    Walk A Mile In My News

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
    State/Region: UT
    Setting: In-person
    Draper, UT - email for address

    * Local Focus: Utah Ever wondered how “they” can think *that*? An opportunity for Red/Blue pairs to explore how their news sources differ. Questions? Contact Carrie Akston, carriea@braverangels.org See you there! CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT US! This is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels as part of our mission to depolarize America. […]

    Clackamas County Braver Angels June Meeting

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): SAGE Citizen Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    The Ledding Library 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie

    Communicating Across Differences with Clarity and Compassion We have spent the last few sessions on the emotional aspects of listening and being heard and speaking to be understood. We have felt our emotions rise at certain phrases and statements. We are honored to have Julie Gefroh, Citizen Project Coordinator at SAGE, lead our June session. […]

    Discussion Gathering – Potluck & Fishbowl – When should the U S intervene militarily

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W 26th St, Houston

    * Local Focus: Houston Area When Should the U.S. Intervene Militarily in Affairs Beyond Its Borders, and Why?:  A Braver Angels Potluck Supper and Fishbowl Discussion Questions about military intervention continue to shape public debate over conflicts in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and elsewhere. Americans hold a wide range of views about when the […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Trinity UCC Church, Northport, MI
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Trinity Church of Northport 103 N Warren Street, Northport

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