Information meeting

This welcome social has been rescheduled from Feb 10th to Feb 17th. Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]

Local Focus: Northern Virginia, DC, Montgomery County MD The situation in Minnesota has become a notable crossover issue between progressives, libertarians, and mainstream conservatives who are increasingly uncomfortable with the federal government's tactics. What would you convey to your Congressman about Minnesota? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […]

Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-Training? If so, join us for the next Braver Angels Debate Chair Forum. This space will be an opportunity for Debate Chairs and Chairs-in-Training to connect and learn from one another and other BA leaders!

Casual, yet structured, conversations in which you can bring up your hottest political topics and practice the skills we need to have civil conversations about them. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Inflation, wages, and the shrinking middle in an age of permanent crisis Americans are often told the economy is “strong,” yet many households feel increasing strain. Rising prices, healthcare costs, housing shortages, child care expenses, and labor gaps tied to immigration raise difficult questions about responsibility and accountability. This forum will explore—not debate slogans—how market […]

Local Focus: Oregon Pairs of Braver Angels will meet with state legislators to inform them about who Braver Angels are, what the Oregon Rural/Urban Project is, why they should care, and how they can join the bipartisan caucuses in the House and Senate. We aim to raise name recognition and credibility of the Braver Angels […]

Braver Angels works to build constructive conversations across divides. Maury Giles, our new CEO of Braver Angels, is traveling the country to engage directly with community members, local alliances, and to hear their stories and learn from their work on the ground. This event is designed to strengthen relationships, surface local insight, encourage co-creation within […]

For our monthly alliance meeting, we will pick an issue from the recent headlines to focus our conversation. Those who pre-register by February 10 will receive a brief reading about the topic in advance (taken from Tangle, a newsletter that compiles coverage from multiple sides). Members and guests from Virginia and elsewhere are welcome. ** […]

This month's alliance meeting will feature a discussion about a recent event in the news. Everyone who pre-registers by February 10 will receive an email with the topic and a recent issue of Tangle, a news service that compiles coverage from multiple perspectives. All are welcome, from Virginia and elsewhere. ** This event is open […]

Join us for this event to bring Americans together across political differences to engage thoughtfully with the Declaration of Independence. Using this shared civic text, we will explore its ideals, tensions, and enduring relevance without debate or persuasion. This meeting emphasizes understanding over agreement and models Braver Angels’ approach to courageous citizenship during America’s 250th […]

This welcome social has been rescheduled from Feb 10th to Feb 17th. Join us for an informal meet and greet and an opportunity to ask questions about Braver Angels. We will open with a short intro about Braver Angels and then introductions from attendees, followed by some social time that might include: ice breakers, break-out […]

Local Focus: Temecula Valley Every month, we come together in Temecula Valley to have a Civic Discussion on an important issue of the day. The topic for discussion will be announced 2 weeks in advance. Democracies thrive when citizens talk to each other and hear different points of view. The topic this month is current […]

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

Once every thirty to thirty-three years, the first day of Lent, a forty day Christian season of prayer, fasting, and reflection, and the first day of Ramadan, a 30 day season of prayer, fasting and reflection, are on the same day. In 2026 Braver Faith will host a webinar on that day to honor people […]

Monthly local alliance meeting with the discussion topic "Do we need any more Territories?" Registration is necessary only if you want to join over ZOOM. (We can't have food at this venue but you may bring a beverage in a closed container.) ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […]

As we look toward 2026, many of us feel a mix of hope, concern, determination, and fatigue. In Minnesota, the year ahead will be especially momentous. As the midterm election approaches, Minnesotans will elect a new governor, and every seat in the state legislature will be on the ballot. Decisions made in 2026 will shape […]

* Local Focus: Minnesota The Minnesota State Alliance Open House is a place to bring the curious questions that you wonder about, but might not have someone on the other side you feel safe asking. Our hope is that you feel OK to be “Open and Honest” with your curious questions, to better know ourselves […]

How to Talk Values with Nuance: An interactive session to build skills to de-polarize and support collaborative problem solving, led by Colorado State University communication studies Professor Martín Carcasson.

Join us online to share your thoughts on these contentious topics. What are the appropriate policies that should guide our actions? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

What are the benefits and responsibilities of immigration in the state of Maine and what role should ICE play? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org