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** 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: Chicago and surrounding suburbs 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 are not referring […]
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 […]
Background and resources The U.S. Supreme Court sits at the intersection of law, culture, and power. In an era of deep polarization, Americans increasingly ask whether the Court is a neutral guardian of the Constitution or another political institution shaped by ideology and appointment politics. This discussion centers on Honestly with Bari Weiss featuring Amy Coney Barrett, offering […]
Local Focus: Residents of Arizona Congressional District 4 About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United States. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a […]
Bring your family and invite your friends and coworkers! This will be an outreach event to share the mission of Braver Angels and to grow our community. We will have volunteers at the Braver Angels tent from 10:00am-4:00pm and we will be gathering for a social between 12:00pm-2:00pm.
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 […]
A daylong training event on how to put on a Braver Angels debate, including organizing and creating resolutions, followed by an actual debate.
Note: This event is to be attended online via Zoom. Tickets are free. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During this presentation participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver […]
Do you struggle to apply your Braver Angels skills in challenging, real-world conversations? Whether it's navigating political differences with family, friends, or colleagues or even engaging with those who share your political leanings but differ in their approach to the other side this small-group experience will offer support and insight. In a moderated discussion, participants […]
As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state, will be followed by "common ground" moderated discussions where rural and urban folks can together […]
Local Focus: SW Florida 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
* Local Focus: Southern Arizona A conversation with Beth Malow, co-author of Beyond the Politics of Contempt. Many of us feel exhausted and overwhelmed by today’s politics. We ask, what can I do? Our conversation explores the how and why of polarization—and clearly shows how We the People can respond with clarity, courage, and hope. […]
Local Focus: SouthShore of Tampa Bay This event will discuss 1 to 3 issues chosen by the members. This event is an opportunity to practice the skills learned in the February workshop "Skills for Disagreeing Better." ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
State Coordinators Melinda Voss and Scott Schluter will discuss: - The national Braver Angels Citizens Commission on Immigration, which will gather common ground solutions to present as recommendations to Congress; - Organizing a WSA Immigration Common Ground Exercise; - Organizing one of four "Alliance in a Box" presentations in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary.
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 […]
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.
Thank you for sharing your interest in participating in a new local Braver Angels book club. The book club is yet another activity within our group to learn and to promote greater understanding. This is more than a typical book club - it is a conversation. It is an opportunity to read resources that reveal […]
Local Focus: People living in Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties Alliance Meeting for Members and Interested Parties
Local Focus: NE Ohio NEO Alliance Meeting - Election Integrity and Reform ** 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
** 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!
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 […]
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 […]
Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, now nominated for 13 Oscars, has taken America by storm. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's Vineland, the film tells the story of the left-wing radical group The French 75 and their mission to stop deportation efforts and bring down the right-ring government. But things get... complicated... between Colonel Steven […]
Braver Angels is partnering with the Washington State Catholic Conference to present “DePolarizing Within.” A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation […]
