What We do
We Bring Reds and Blues Together
To Talk, Listen, and Understand
Who We Are
Braver Angels Debates
A Braver Angels Debate is a different kind of debate in which a group of people think together, listen carefully to one another, and allow themselves to be touched and perhaps changed by each other’s ideas. When done well, everyone walks out a little closer to the truth, more aware of the validity in opposing views, and with tighter community relationships.
Red/Blue Workshops
Red/Blue Workshops bring together 5-7 Republican or conservative-leaning citizens and 5-7 Democratic or liberal-leaning citizens for a day of structured conversations. Here’s what you can expect to get out of a workshop:
Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshops
Skills for Bridging the Divide can be done with any size group and any mix of red (conservative) and blue (liberal/progressive) participants. This workshop does the following:
Depolarizing Within Workshops
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 workshop teaches participants:
Families and Politics Workshops
Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Learn skills for handling family political differences in a constructive way, while remaining true to one’s values and political beliefs. This workshop gives participants:
Become A Braver Angel
Braver Angels Alliances
Braver Angels Alliances are local groups of people who have attended a Braver Angels workshop, have become dues-paying members, and want to help unify America and promote better public policy. Alliances have red/blue co-chairs and prioritize having no more than a 60/40 split in red and blue membership. Here are some typical activities:
