Events from 01/01/2020 – 01/23/2021 – Braver Angels
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    Families and Politics (MN – Dakota County MN Alliance)

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Black Hawk Middle School 1540 Deerwood Dr, Eagan

    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

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    Quarryville Library Center 357 Buck Road, Quarryville

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    St. Margaret’s Karns Community Center 47535 Hwy 74, Palm Desert

    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 citizens who support the other political party, […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Broadway Commons, "Keizer Room" #205 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Easthampton Library Annex 52 Main Street, Easthampton

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: ID
    Setting: In-person
    Meridian Library, Pinnacle Branch 1375 E. Phenomenal Street, Meridian

    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 […]

    Temecula Valley Civic Forum: Keep politics from hurting relationships with those closest to us

    Host Organization: Southern California Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Fair for All
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Kay Ceniceros Center-Magnolia Room Menifee

    Let's talk about how to preserve family and friendship bonds while still staying true to our values and political beliefs. Share your story and listen to others in a safe place. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: BA National
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online

    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 […]

    Popping Our News Bubbles

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Northgate Branch, Seattle Public Library 10548 5th Ave NE, Seattle

    Join us to explore the huge variety of available news sources and how our different news streams contribute to our differing opinions and views of “reality.” The goal of this local-initiative workshop is to challenge you to examine and look beyond your usual news sources and to enlarge areas of understanding with those with whom […]

    Clackamas County Braver Angels Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    The Ledding Library 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie

    Do you trust politicians? Does government work anymore? Is winning all that counts? At our November meeting we will talk about Political Polarization here in Clackamas County. We will welcome two county commissioners who challenged each other over last year’s proposed DEI Department closure. They will talk with us about how they maintain their political […]

    Being a Braver Angel When the Going Gets Tough

    Host Organization: BA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Would you like to work with other Braver Angels to enhance your skills and understanding of how to respond to difficult interpersonal situations related to politics? Here are some examples: • You have a family member or close friend where the relationship has been harmed or destroyed by political differences. • You hear things in […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Sharon Township Hall 18010 W. Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester

    * Local Focus: Washtenaw County, MI 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. […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NE
    Setting: In-person
    Eastmont 6315 O Street, Lincoln

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): New Garden Friends Meeting, Greensboro NC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    New Garden Friends Meeting 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro

    Restricted Attendance: Members of New Garden Friends and other invited persons 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 […]

    Mobile Summit Kick-off with BA Co-Founder David Lapp

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: UT
    Setting: In-person
    Hyatt Place Hotel Confernce Room 3090 E 6200 S, Holladay

    We’ll enjoy: • Light food fare and desserts • A shared viewing of the National Field Call with BA Co-Founder David Lapp presenting from our venue and visiting with us in-person before and after. • Mingling with national BA leaders who have flown in, including Reena Bernards, creator of the Common Ground Workshop. • The […]

    Braver Angels Recommended Communication Skills

    Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Davanni's Pizza 3015 Harbor Lane North, Plymouth

    The West Suburban Alliance survey results indicate that members want opportunities to engage in meaningful, courageous, and compassionate conversations across the political divide. After dining and socializing 6:30-7 p.m., we will receive articles that reflect different viewpoints on current issues. With structured time for dialogue and reflection, participants will practice and strengthen our capacity to […]

    Lunch & Learn: Families & Politics

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    Partner Org(s): University of Houston-Downtown
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    UHD College of Public Service 1002 Commerce St, Houston

    Local Focus: University of Houston-Downtown and Greater Houston Area 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, let’s get […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Crested Butte Center for the Arts - King Room 606 6th Street, Crested Butte

    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

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Denver
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Anchor Center for Blind Children 2550 Roslyn St., Denver

    **Local Focus: Colorado 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 […]

    Civility in Crisis: Alexandra Hudson on Rebuilding Connection

    Host Organization: New York City Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Fourth Universalist Society in New York City
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Fourth Universalist Society in New York City 160 Central Park W, New York

    ** Local Focus: New York City Join author Alexandra Hudson for an inspiring discussion on rebuilding meaningful connections in our polarized world. Discover practical tools for genuine dialogue and graceful disagreement as she shares insights from her compelling new book. Q&A, book signing, and light refreshments included. This workshop is a free event brought to […]

    Did NYC Choose The Right Mayor?

    Host Organization: New York City Alliance
    Partner Org(s): St Bartholomew's Church
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    St Bartholomew's Church 325 Park Avenue, New York

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: NYC Chose The Right Mayor Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us for this free Local Community Debate on NYC's mayoral choice, where participants from across the ideological […]

    BAUtah Lunch Chats

    BAUtah Lunch Chats

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: UT
    Setting: Online

    A moderated, lunchtime discussion on current events with Braver Angels members who fall all along the political spectrum.

    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

    Depolarizing Conversations

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: WY
    Setting: In-person
    Sheridan Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1950 E Brundage Rd, Sheridan

    * Local Focus: Wyoming--Sheridan and Johnson Counties 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. […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
    Partner Org(s): St James' Episcopal Church, Pullman
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    St James Episcopal Church, Pullman 1410 NE Stadium Way, Pullman

    Local Focus: For Pullman, WA and surrounding areas. Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  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. Respect, not agreement, is […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    United Church of Christ (Brecksville) 23 Public Square, Brecksville

    Local Focus: Northeast Ohio 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 […]

    Conclave – Film Discussion

    Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Westbury Friends Meeting House 550 Post Ave, Westbury

    Join us for a conversation inspired by the film "Conclave". We’ll view a few scenes together and open a dialogue on how the story speaks to our polarized times. Please watch the full movie ahead of time (available on Amazon Prime) so you’ll be ready to dive in. Conclave follows the election of a new […]

    Central/Eastern WA Alliance – monthly Program meeting

    Central/Eastern WA Alliance monthly Program meeting

    Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: Online

    Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels This is a monthly discussion meeting and each month features a new topic and format.  All are welcome and you can sign up for our local Mailchimp list by clicking the link below.  Zoom links are sent out one week before the meeting.

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Indiana 2025 Weekly Lunch Meeting

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Indiana 2025 Weekly Lunch Meeting

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

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

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