Where Do I Begin - Braver Angels
New to Braver Angels?
Let’s get you up to speed.
New to Braver Angels?
Let’s get you up to speed.

Welcome to Braver Angels and welcome to the movement. We are a community of people from across the political spectrum fighting to hold this country together. We work in institutions, organize in communities, debate the issues, and speak truth to power. But our battle begins with challenging ourselves to have the patriotism to empathize with one another – and providing the tools for the American people to do exactly that.

No matter what you believe, how much you know, or the time you can give, you can join our movement to combat political polarization. While there are many ways to engage, here are a few options to get you started.

1. Learn About
the Movement

Subscribe to Newsletter, 1 min
Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations, current events and announcements.

Subscribe to Newsletter >
Read Our Platform, 3 min
On July 8, 2023, we defined the First Principles of the Civic Renewal Movement under the direction and approval of our convention delegates.

Read Our Platform >
Follow & Share, 5 min
One of the best ways you can help us build a culture of connection is by liking, commenting and sharing our content. Follow Braver Angels on Facebook, Instagram, X (formally Twitter), YouTube and TikTok.

2. Build a New
Set of Skills

Take an eCourse, 40 min
These professional-level courses have been crafted by experts in communications and depolarization. They provide an effective and “safe” way to interact with people in difficult situations. These courses can be taken stand-alone, before a workshop, or after a workshop.

Browse eCourses >
Attend a Debate, 2 hrs
Our special parliamentary format encourages everyone to speak or ask questions, ensures civility in disagreement, and strives for learning and better understanding for all. The online version works in much the same way, modified to foster constructive debate coast to coast.

View Upcoming Debates >
Attend a Workshop, 2 - 6 hrs

Whether you’re interested in learning about the skills needed to have difficult conversations across the divide, or you want to actually speak to and connect with those with whom you disagree, join us for a workshop.


View Upcoming Workshops >

3. Volunteer
& Take Action

Become a Member, 2 min
A member of Braver Angels is part of a national community – we are Republicans, Democrats, and Independents of all political persuasions.

We discuss our differences with civility and look for common ground. We encourage each other and we organize others do the same. We are a grassroots family fixing our broken politics from the bottom up.

Join Us >
Find Your Local Alliance
Alliances advance our mission at the local, state, and regional level, offering members a way to engage with each other in their own communities using the Braver Angels Way.

Alliances have a Red-Blue balance in their leadership and strive towards a Red-Blue balance in their membership.

Find Your Local Alliance >
Become a Local Volunteer
Volunteers are the backbone of this movement, and we are always in great need of citizens who are willing to take on various assignments.

Browse Volunteer Roles >

1. Learn About the Movement

Subscribe to Newsletter, 1 min

Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations, current events and announcements.


Subscribe to Newsletter >

Read Our Platform, 3 min
On July 8, 2023, we defined the First Principles of the Civic Renewal Movement under the direction and approval of our convention delegates.

Read Our Platform >
Follow & Share, 5 min
One of the best ways you can help us build a culture of connection is by liking, commenting and sharing our content. Follow Braver Angels on Facebook, Instagram, X (formally Twitter), YouTube and TikTok.

2. Build a New Set of Skills

Take an eCourse, 40 min
These professional-level courses have been crafted by experts in communications and depolarization. They provide an effective and “safe” way to interact with people in difficult situations. These courses can be taken stand-alone, before a workshop, or after a workshop.

Browse eCourses >
Attend a Debate, 1 hr
Our special parliamentary format encourages everyone to speak or ask questions, ensures civility in disagreement, and strives for learning and better understanding for all. The online version works in much the same way, modified to foster constructive debate coast to coast.

View Upcoming Debates >
Attend a Workshop, 2 hr

Whether you’re interested in learning about the skills needed to have difficult conversations across the divide, or you want to actually speak to and connect with those with whom you disagree, join us for a workshop.


View Upcoming Workshops >

3. Volunteer & Take Action

Become a Member, 2 min
A member of Braver Angels is part of a national community – we are Republicans, Democrats, and Independents of all political persuasions.

We discuss our differences with civility and look for common ground. We encourage each other and we organize others do the same. We are a grassroots family fixing our broken politics from the bottom up.

Join Us >
Join Your Local Alliance

Alliances advance our mission at the local, state, and regional level, offering members a way to engage with each other in their own communities using the Braver Angels Way.


Alliances have a Red-Blue balance in their leadership and strive towards a Red-Blue balance in their membership.


Find Your Local Alliance >

Become a Local Volunteer
Volunteers are the backbone of this movement, and we are always in great need of citizens who are willing to take on various assignments.

Browse Volunteer Roles >
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