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    Local Community Debate – K-12 Schools Should Prohibit Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices During the School Day

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Benton Co. Historical Society, LBCC Civil Discourse Program
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Corvallis Museum 411 SW Second St., Corvallis

    Local Focus: Oregon Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: K-12 Schools Should Prohibit Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices During the School Day Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us for this free Local […]

    Braver Reconcilers Milford, MI Monthly Meeting – In person or by Zoom

    Host Organization: Other
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    A monthly meeting to support each other in following the the Braver Angels Way, including dinner together, practice of depolarization skills, and planning for future community projects. All are welcome, in person or via Zoom. ** 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 a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!

    Braver Angels: Bridging Divides Through Conversation

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: ID
    Setting: In-person
    Oliver Russell 217 S. 11th St., Boise

    Join your neighbors for a 90-minute dialogue event bringing together diverse political perspectives for constructive conversation about issues that matter to our community. What to Expect:  You'll rotate through small-group discussions at three different tables, each focused on a timely topic: Energy & Environment AI & Local Jobs Israel, Gaza, and the US Role in […]

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    Civic Conversations Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: Practice civic engagement Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Plymouth Public Library 132 South Street, Plymouth

    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 […]

    Venezuela – Wait, what just happened?

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    The US capture and detainment of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro have raised important questions and strong reactions across the political spectrum. For some, these developments signal decisive US global leadership and a first step towards a new path forward that will benefit both the United States and Venezuela. For others, these actions prompt concerns regarding […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration

    Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Elim Lutheran Church 220 Stanley St., Petaluma

    About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Immigration. 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 problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform or abortion. Together participants talk about their […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online

    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 […]

    Clackamas County Braver Angels January Meeting

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    The Ledding Library 10660 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie

    Are “triggers” real or an excuse to disengage? Are polarizing conversations intellectual, emotional or both? Can the energy and passion released in emotional conversations be useful? We have worked together on some intellectual skills of having challenging conversations across the political divide. Now is the time to face the emotional side of these passionate conversations. […]

    When the Going Gets Tough

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

    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 […]

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion (MO – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance)

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion (MO – Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance)

    Host Organization: Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: MO
    Setting: In-person
    Boone Electric Community Building 1413 Rangeline St, Columbia

    Local Focus: Mid-Missouri Public policy discussion on national, state, or local topic. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Kitsap County Braver Angels Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Kitsap County Braver Angels
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, Bainbridge Island 105 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island

    ** Local Focus: Kitsap County, WA Topic: Climate and Energy: How serious is Climate Change, and what should we do about it? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance Discussion

    Host Organization: Mid-Missouri Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: MO
    Setting: In-person
    Boone Electric Community Building 1413 Rangeline St, Columbia

    Monthly discussion of current political topic.

    The Leaders We Deserve – The Responsibility of Citizens in an Age of Division

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall 2003 W 43rd St, Houston

    * Local Focus: Greater Houston area An in-person Public Conversation with Alexandra Hudson, author of The Soul of Civility. From school boards to statehouses, public life is increasingly marked by contempt rather than care, performance rather than responsibility. When disagreement hardens into dehumanization, democratic life itself is put at risk. This event asks a difficult […]

    Braver Angels DC Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

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

    Skills for Challenging Conversations – LAPP Skills for Teens (Part 1)

    Host Organization: Westchester Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Riverdale Country School 5250 Fieldston Rd, Bronx

    NOTE: Part 1 is February 5th from 10:15 to 11:05 am EST. Part 2 is February 10th from 1:45 to 2:45 pm EST Restricted Attendance: Riverdale Country School Selected Participants This Braver Angels workshop gives participants an opportunity to learn and practice effective listening and speaking skills when facing controversial issues in their lives—with teachers, […]

    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 a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: The U.S. should tightly regulate the adoption of AI

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
    Partner Org(s): BridgeUNC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Holy Infant Catholic Church 5000 Southpark Dr., Durham

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The U.S. should tightly regulate the adoption of AI Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us for this free Local Community Debate, where participants from across the ideological […]

    National Forum on America’s Deportation Policy

    Host Organization: BA National - Citizens Commission on Immigration
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    A conversation on what America’s deportation policy should be. Join us for a thoughtful, searching conversation with members of Congress, national leaders, and Americans with direct experience of the U.S. immigration system. They disagree on America’s immigration policies, but are working together—including through Braver Angels—to find agreement on updating and improving the nation’s immigration and […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: GA
    Setting: In-person
    The Cathedral of St. Philip 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): LBCC Civil Discourse Program
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Linn-Benton Community College, Albany Campus 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Fireside Rm. (CC-211), Albany

    * Local Focus: Oregon 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 […]

    South Central Indiana BA Alliance – Exploring Global Medical Aid

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: In-person
    Southwest Branch, Monroe County (IN) Public LIbrary 890 W. Gordon Pike, Bloomington

    The SCIN Alliance of BA is offering a free presentation on Global Medical Aid. This presentation is for you if you are interested in proper handling of medical donations, unethical and harmful handling of medical donations, and/or the impact of reductions on foreign aid across the globe.

    Family and Politics Practice Session

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    St. Paul's United Church of Christ 2335 N Orchard St., Chicago

    ** Local Focus: Chicagoland Area Members Family and Politics Practice Session. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr., Richland

    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 toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Washtenaw County
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Ann Arbor District Library Traverwood Branch 3333 Traverwood Dr., 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 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 […]

    How Can We Understand Each Other Better

    Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Kay Ceniceros Center, North Annex 29995 Evans Rd., Menifee

    * Local Focus: The Inland Empire of California Jennifer Sweeney, educator and professional speaker, offers a talk on how to increase compassion for ourselves and others by asking you to “take a second look” at what happened to us in the past. She will educate us about life experiences and how they affect the way […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: North Texas Alliance
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    Pottsboro Library 104 N Main Street, Pottsboro

    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 […]

    Informal Discussion: American Values: What Are They at 250 years?

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Northgate Public library 10548 5th Ave NE, Seattle

    Join the Seattle/King County group to share your views on American Values, as we enter the 250th year of our Democratic Republic. American political leaders of all kinds throughout history have pointed out that American identity revolves around a set of ideals - life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In his most famous speech, […]