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    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Glen Lake Community Library
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Glen Lake Community Library 10115 W Front St, Empire

    Local Focus: Glen Lake MI Area, Leelanau County, Benzie County 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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Middle Ground Falmouth
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Falmouth Public Library 300 Main Street, Falmouth

    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 […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Chicagoland Alliance May Meeting

    Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Chittenden County VT Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: VT
    Setting: In-person
    South Burlington Library 180 Market Street, South Burlington

    Alliance Meeting where we will practice Using Bd guidelines to explore our moral convictions as a means to identifying common group

    Civil Disobedience and The Limits of Protest

    Host Organization: Long Island Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: Hybrid
    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 28 Brentwood Road, Bay Shore

    Activism today feels more urgent and more confrontational, with a growing number of Americans - especially among younger generations - open to the idea that political violence may be justified. Frustration with institutions, the speed of modern crises, and a sense that traditional methods are too slow are all reshaping how people push for change. […]

    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.

    May Members Meeting

    Host Organization: Colorado Northern Front Range
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Timberline Church 2908 S Timberline Rd, Ft Collins

    Monthly Members Meeting

    Braver Angels Ames Alliance Discussion – Who Gets to Be a Citizen? The Supreme Court Must Decide.

    Host Organization: Ames Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IA
    Setting: In-person
    Ames Public Library – Board Room 515 Douglas Avenue, Ames

    You are invited to join the Ames Braver Angels Alliance for a thoughtful and respectful community discussion. Location: Ames Public Library – Board Room Date: May 9, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Central Time) Topic: Who Gets to Be a Citizen? The Supreme Court Must Decide. For over 150 years, the 14th Amendment […]

    Tarrant County Alliance Meeting – Open to the Public

    Tarrant County Alliance Meeting – Open to the Public

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tarrant County
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: Hybrid
    Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr, Fort Worth

    ** Local Focus: Tarrant County and the surrounding area Join us in person or by Zoom for our 2026 Kick-off Meeting! Location Details: Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76109 Note: Look for the Braver Angels signage at the WEST entrance of the campus. If interested in joining via Zoom: https://zoom.braverangels.org/5709 Email tarrant-county@braverangels.org […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Digital Democracy Project
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Cagan Crossings Library 16729 Cagan Oaks, Clermont

    Can Tech Fix What Social Media Broke? An Invitation for Local Leaders The New Braver Angles Lake County Alliance invites you to learn about Civic Technology that supports democratic participation. You will hear presentations from Pol.is and the Digital Democracy Project. These are bridge-building, practical tools with real applications for school boards, city councils, and […]

    Braver Governance Citizen Town Hall: What We Heard from the Money in Politics Expert Panel

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: Hybrid
    Cleveland Park Library 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

    A unique type of town hall to find common ground. About this event Following our Money in Politics panel, this Braver Governance follow-on Citizen Town Hall invites participants to digest what we heard together as courageous citizens. Rather than rushing to conclusions or advocacy, this conversation creates space to reflect across differences on several core […]

    Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance Meeting

    Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge
    State/Region: LA
    Setting: In-person
    South Branch Library, East Baton Rouge Parish Library System 2210 Glasgow Avenue, Baton Rouge

    Local Focus: Baton Rouge, LA Each month, the Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance meets to take on topics of local interesting, including invited guests, debates, and workshops. Previous topics have included immigration, tourism, LA GATOR vouchers, and depolarization. In some months, the meeting may move to a different Sunday based on holidays, such as Mother's […]

    Phoenix Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Phoenix Alliance
    State/Region: AZ
    Setting: In-person
    Phocus Financial 7600 N. 16th Street, Ste 100, Phoenix

    Phoenix Alliance meeting: Discussion of Constituent Conversation with Rep. Greg Stanton

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Third Act
    State/Region: NH
    Setting: In-person
    Tenney Memorial Library 4886 Main St. South, Newbury

    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 […]

    Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – May 2026

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Lifespring Christian Church 1373 W Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati

    When the Conversation Hits a Nerve…Don’t Take The Bait! YOU Can Lead the Conversation OR Watch It Implode At the next Cincinnati Braver Angels Alliance gathering, we’ll tackle the moment we all know too well: - When your chest tightens. - Your patience thins. - You’re backed into a corner. - Do you shut down […]

    Equality Caucus (LGBTQ) Monthly Discussion Meeting. Topic: What is the Role of Allies in the LGBTQ Rights Movement?

    Host Organization: Other
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: The Caucus has more than 100 signed up members from across the United States (and a few outside the USA). Our monthly discussion topics have been varied (see historical list at our webpage) and our conversations welcoming to all, discerning and friendly. We meet in the Braver Way and review that mutual […]

    Talking Politics Meetup

    Talking Politics Meetup

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Oakshire Public House 207 Madison St., Eugene

    * Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield and surroundings, Oregon We will divide into pairs and have three, 20-minute, topic-focused conversations, followed by unstructured social time. Find your Braver Angels hosts at an outside table with BA posters.

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
    State/Region: VA
    Setting: In-person
    McLean Government Center 1437 Balls Hill Road, McLean

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. Join us on May 12 and learn essential skills for communicating across differences and finding common ground with respect and a bit of fun. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Dakota Hills Middle School 4183 Braddock Trail, Eagan

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. Is political tension hurting your family and friendships? Learn how to understand the values and concerns of people who see politics differently. Explore simple, practical skills for listening so others feel heard, and for sharing your own views in a way others can receive, even if […]

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: All Michigan residents welcomed Local Focus: Michigan Residents This is a series of monthly gatherings for Braver Angels members of Michigan, and the public, previously known as the Virtual Alliance meeting. We'll be meeting to connect with one another for conversation and to help each other with our own depolarization efforts. ** This […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    BG's Food Cartel 4250 SW Rose Biggi Ave., Beaverton

    ** Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties Practice your depolarizing conversation skills in a Braver Angels casual meet-up, while supporting local businesses. Look for our signs at one of the picnic tables (we will be outside, so be prepared for the weather).

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Portland
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

    Local Focus: Portland, Oregon Monthly Discussion Meeting for Braver Angels Portland Metro ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

    Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

    Join us at this monthly gathering 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 with your patronage. This event is open to everyone and there is no registration needed, simply show up! […]

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Idaho State Alliance Monthly Meeting (ID – State)

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Idaho State Alliance Monthly Meeting (ID – State)

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

    Join Idaho Braver Angels for our monthly state-wide meeting to learn about activities, get to know others in Idaho working on depolarization, and practice skills in speaking and listening according to Braver Angels principles. The meeting program lasts an hour with an optional 30 minutes of additional hang out time

    Debate Volunteer Forum: May 2026

    Host Organization: BA National - Debates
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Are you a Braver Angels Debate volunteer or volunteer-in-training? If so, join us for the next Braver Angels Debate Volunteer Forum. This space will be an opportunity for Debate volunteers and volunteers-in-training to connect and learn from one another and other BA leaders!