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    Crossing the Continental Divide

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Madison
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Alicia Ashman Library 733 N High Point Rd, Madison

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. Tickets are free. Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Unity of Farmington Hills
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Unity of Farmington Hills 32500 W. 13 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills

    Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Montgomery County
    State/Region: MD
    Setting: In-person
    Twin Brook Community Library 202 Meadow Hall Drive, Rockville

    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 […]

    An Introduction to Braver Angels

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NE
    Setting: In-person
    Swanson Public Library, Room 1 9101 W Dodge Rd, Omaha

    A Braver Angels Meeting to learn about polarization and what Braver Angels is doing to bridge the political divide. Join us for an introductory meeting; Learn how we are working […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online

    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 […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County
    Partner Org(s): Unity Church of Ann Arbor
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Unity Church of Ann Arbor 4750 Venture Drive Suite 350, Ann Arbor

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
    Partner Org(s): St. Matthews Episcopal Church
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    St. Matthews Episcopal Church 19580 Pilgrims Place, Parker

    **Local Focus: Colorado Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NJ
    Setting: In-person
    Chester Library 250 W Main St, Chester

    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 […]

    Braver Angels Debate: Firearm Policy

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Lake County Press
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Harbor Theater 616 2nd Ave., Two Harbors

    Local Focus: Lake County Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Increased firearm regulations are necessary to stop gun violence. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver […]

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: North Carolina This is a monthly virtual event series hosted by alliances affiliated with Braver Angels of North Carolina. Each event is a relaxed, informal, guided discussion […]

    Depolarizing Conversations: Turning Arguments into Discussions

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): North Idaho College Cardinal Reads, St Luke's Episcopal Church
    State/Region: ID
    Setting: In-person
    St. Luke's Episcopal Church 501 E Wallace Ave, Coeur d'Alene

    This free two-hour event aims to build skills that help prevent tense conversations from becoming arguments. These are especially helpful during these polarized times -with friends, family members, work colleagues, […]

    Values & Voting: A Braver Angels Conversation

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Denver
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Anchor Center for Blind Children 2550 Roslyn St., Denver

    How we talk about elections often jumps straight to facts, policies, or headlines—but underneath every reaction is a set of values that shape how we see the world. This gathering […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Jerry's Foods 7760 Hargis Pkwy, Woodbury

    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 […]

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Host Organization: Ely Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Ely Community Center 27 E 2nd Ave, Ely

    Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    ** 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 […]

    “The Spark” Travels to Penn State Harrisburg with Braver Angels

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
    Partner Org(s): WITF (public radio) and Penn State Harrisburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    Penn State Harrisburg Campus - Madlyn L. Hanes Library 351 Olmsted Drive., Middletown

    Attend a "Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop" and watch a live recording of WITF's public radio show "The Spark" featuring Braver Angels and workshop participants. Note: This event is […]

    Online Meeting

    Online Meeting

    Host Organization: Charlotte Metropolitan Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Come participate in a respectful exchange of ideas with fellow members of your community. No registration required. For more information about this meeting and future events hosted by the Charlotte […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Other
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    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, […]

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    IKE BOX Cafe 299 Cottage St NE, Salem

    Join us at our monthly gathering in Salem – "Coffee Talks". This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The […]

    Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

    A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free […]

    When the Going Gets Tough

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Restricted: Braver Angels members who have taken a skills workshop, such as Depolarizing Within, Skills for Disagreeing Better, or Family and Politics. Do you struggle to apply your Braver […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a […]

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    ** 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 […]

    Introduction to Braver Angels

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: In-person
    StoneRidge Senior Living Mystic

    * Restricted Attendance: Residents of StoneRidge Senior Community in Mystic, CT NOTE:  Address will be provided upon registration.

    When the Going Gets Tough

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels members who have taken a skills workshop, such as Depolarizing Within, Skills for Disagreeing Better, or Family and Politics. Do you struggle to apply your […]

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Portland
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

    Local Focus: Portland, Oregon Monthly Discussion Meeting for Braver Angels Portland Metro ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

    Monthly PDX Depolarization Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

    Join us at this monthly gathering where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The format changes month to month, but usually involves small group […]

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    ** 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 […]