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!
Civic Conversations 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: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.
** 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 […]
** Local Focus: Vicinity of Stanford University, CA Join Stanford students and community members from across generations for a frank, thoughtful conversation about immigration at a moment when the topic feels especially urgent nationwide. We’ll take up questions like how to meet labor and skills needs while supporting local employment, how to secure our borders […]
Join us for a Braver Angels facilitated discussion and author talk based on the book "Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times", by local authors Doug Teschner and Beth Malow. The book focuses on ways to mend relationships torn apart by politics and empowers people to take actions […]
* Local Focus: Inland Empire of Southern California After watching the extended trailer to the documentary "American Creed", we will reflect on America’s founding aspirations and discuss what your thoughts and feelings about our country are today. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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 […]
This event is being rescheduled - check back soon for more information. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common […]
Braver Angels Song Square, a Forum of Music and Ideas! We meet once a month on a Sunday at 5 PM Eastern / 2 PM Pacific! Each time we gather, we provide a time, place and inspiration for our "Braver Musicians" community to create and share amazing and thoughtful words and music to support our […]
This Braver Angels workshop gives participants an opportunity to learn and practice effective listening and speaking skills when facing controversial issues in their lives—with teachers, principals, peers, roommates, employers, and relatives. These are especially helpful during these polarized times. Participants will learn and practice: How to disagree with others without demonizing, dismissing, or stereotyping large […]
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming event, "Connecting Conversation: A Discussion on Immigration." Join us for a nonpartisan community conversation about one of the most complex and important issues facing our country and our local Denver community. At this event, we'll explore some of the most pressing questions surrounding immigration today: What […]
Local Focus: Minnesota The Minnesota State Alliance Open House is a place to bring the curious questions that you wonder about, but might not have someone on the other side you feel safe asking. Our hope is that you feel OK to be “Open and Honest” with your curious questions, to better know ourselves and […]
Note: This free* event is to be attended online. 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. We […]
* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed.
** Local Focus: NE Ohio NEO Alliance Meeting - What is Courageous Citizenship? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
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.
**Restricted Attendance: For Licensed or Degreed Mental Health Professionals Only The Braver Angels Mental Health Professionals Forum brings together therapists and clinicians from across the political spectrum to explore the intersection of mental health, politics, and social issues. Our mission is to provide a supportive, nonpartisan space for professional dialogue and shared learning — a […]
** 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!
** Local Focus: Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon (Eugene, Springfield, and surrounding area) We will watch a short clip of the Braver Angels CEO discussing Courageous Citizenship. Then we will discuss being courageous citizens ourselves. This event is suitable for all, but particularly those who are curious to participate with the Braver Angels in the Southern […]
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 […]
* Local Focus: Hennepin County MN In a time of deep cultural and political divides, building community across differences is challenging. In this 90-minute interactive session, participants will explore how to engage in respectful dialogue, find common ground without compromising values, and strengthen relationships despite disagreements. Join Dr. Bill Doherty, University of Minnesota professor emeritus […]
Do you want to bring a Braver Angels Debate to your Alliance? It's not as hard as it seems -- but there's one thing you'll want to put extra time into, and that's your resolution. In this online workshop, the Braver Angels Debate Team will help you ensure your resolution is about a question that […]
Join us for an introduction to Braver Angles where participants will learn how Braver Angels uses curiosity to seek further understanding and common ground with those who hold different political views. We will also engage in a brief activity that will serve as a preview to some of the more in depth skill building exercises […]
* Local Focus: Long Island Note: This *FREE*event can be attended in person OR online via Zoom. Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The Minnesota Somali welfare fraud case demonstrates that an acceptance of immigrant multi-culturalism is a threat to assimilation based on a shared national culture. Remember, our resolutions […]
Civic Conversations 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: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.
* Restricted Attendance: Colorado Braver Angels Leaders * Local Focus: Colorado Colorado Braver Angels Leadership Retreat
Much of today’s polarization is 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, its leaders, and its policies. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own "inner […]
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 […]
** Local Focus: North Carolina The resolution up for debate will be Resolved: Eliminate the presidential pardon. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Come join us for this free Local Community Debate, in which all participants from across the ideological […]
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Two medical experts will lead a discussion, including universal health, on how to improve healthcare. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
