In the News Archive
Don’t get divorced because of Trump. The tough work of settling America’s political differences
Democrat Lynn Heady of Nashville avoids politics with family members because it’s a topic that often leads to arguments. When the retired school administrator who voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016 is near a television blaring the news, she can feel her blood pressure rise.
Opinion: Depolarizing Congress starts with relationships that lead to trust
Dr. William Doherty’s guest opinion column in the Cincinnati Enquirer.
VIDEO: Critical Race Theory – April Lawson
April Lawson appeared on ABC 6 News to discuss Critical Race Theory.
‘Our nation is worth saving’: In Ohio, politically opposed friends are bridging the divide
Janine Shipley and Ron Hall share 30 years of friendship, a sense of faith, and a desperate urge to understand a deeply polarized country.
The Transformative Power of Braver Angels College Debates (ACTA)
April Lawson discusses Braver Angels with ACTA (American Council of Trustees and Alumni) and their partnership in the College Debates program.
Bridging the divide: How you can help heal a polarized Ohio, starting right now
The USA TODAY Network Ohio is partnering with Braver Angels, a nonprofit founded in the wake of the 2016 election to help reunite “red” and “blue” America.
Hold America Together
A message from Braver Angels’ President, David Blankenhorn, on the events of January 06, 2021.
Braver Angels Helps Politically Divided Couples Mend Their Relationships Through Workshops
Braver Angels is a bipartisan nonprofit that aims to create dialogue across political lines, and believes that couples can learn to respectfully disagree.
The election’s clear mandate
David Blankenhorn believes the collapse of partisan goodwill is only a symptom of a collapse of trust in one another – and he wants to fix it.
Crazy Amazing Humans Podcast — “Calling All Braver Angels”
Randy Lioz talks about his experience joining Braver Angels.
Applying couples therapy techniques to help heal America’s fractured political relationship (CBS This Morning)
A family therapist has the tools for you and your loved ones to survive the next few weeks
How We Can Reconcile With Each Other When Our Politics Are So Polarized
Sharp political divisions have disconnected us from friends and family. Here’s how to find common ground again.
How to navigate awkward political conversations at Thanksgiving dinner after a tense election
Sharp political divisions have disconnected us from friends and family. Here’s how to find common ground again.
The Karens: Can Friendship Trump Politics?
There is one thing on which The Karens really don’t agree: politics, and in particular, Donald Trump.
From a Faith Perspective: Managing post-election anger
Regardless of political affiliation, we all know much is at stake: our future well-being, our prosperity, and our transcendent values about what America stands for.
Braver Angels learn to cross political, religious divides
Just before the pandemic lockdowns, David Rowell and Bruce France were spurred by their religious beliefs to found a Braver Angels chapter in the Capital Region.
What a Democracy is All About
Ames Braver Angels group seeks to build understanding between political groups
How to Talk Politics Without Wrecking Relationships
A family therapist has the tools for you and your loved ones to survive the next few weeks
Sticks and Stones Will Break America Unless We Use Our Words
For reds and blues to listen to each other, they first need to be heard themselves
Braver Angels Working to Build a More United United States
Steve Saltwick with the Central Texas Chapter of Braver Angels talks about what they want to change to bring people back together.
