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Braver Angels
Braver Angels is a citizens’ organization uniting red and blue Americans in a working alliance to depolarize America
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Braver Angels is a citizens’ organization uniting red and blue Americans in a working alliance to depolarize America
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17Christian Discussion GuideA guide that helps Christian communities have better conversations about politics and disagreements. It shows how Christian teachings can help people talk respectfully even when they don't agree.
Workshops for PoliticiansTraining sessions for elected officials to learn how to have difficult conversations with colleagues from different political parties.
Braver Politics Training for PoliticiansThis program helps politicians from different political parties work together better. They offer workshops, debates, and town halls to teach elected officials how to have better conversations with people who disagree with them. The program works with local, state, and national politicians to help them collaborate across party lines. Citizens can also get involved by organizing debates and recruiting candidates. Contact them at braver-politics@braverangels.org to learn more.
Depolarizing Ourselves WorkshopA workshop where people from different faiths like Catholic, Protestant, Unitarian, and Jewish communities come together to learn and talk about understanding each other better. Anyone can learn to lead these workshops to help their community connect across differences.
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Faith-Sponsored WorkshopsChurches and other faith groups can host special workshops that help people from different backgrounds have better conversations. A trained leader helps everyone learn to listen and talk respectfully, even when they disagree about important things.
Depolarization Dojo AI TrainingPractice talking with people who think differently than you using AI training. This online tool helps you learn how to have better conversations about politics without fighting. You can practice listening skills, asking good questions, and staying calm during tough talks. It's like a safe training ground where you can make mistakes and get better before real conversations. Only Braver Angels members can use this right now.
High School and Middle School Civil Discourse ProgramThis program teaches middle and high school students how to have respectful conversations about topics people disagree on. Students learn skills to listen well and share their ideas in ways that bring people together instead of pushing them apart.
College Civil Discourse ProgrammingThese programs teach college students how to have respectful conversations about important topics, even when they disagree. Students learn to share their ideas clearly and listen to others with an open mind through debates and group discussions.
Scholars Council for ProfessorsThis program helps college professors learn how to have respectful conversations about hard topics. Teachers can join to learn skills that help students talk to each other nicely, even when they disagree.
Faith Caucus CommunityA group where people of faith come together to have better conversations with others who think differently. They help each other use their faith values to build bridges and bring people together in their communities.
Braver Scholars - Research and Arts ProgramsThis program helps people learn to have friendly conversations with others who have different political ideas. They offer classes, events, and fun activities like music and theater to bring people together.
Braver Education - Civil Discourse Training for SchoolsThis program teaches students, teachers, and parents how to have respectful conversations about difficult topics. You can join workshops and debates to learn how to listen to different opinions and share your ideas in a kind way.
Political DebatesOrganized debates between candidates or politicians that focus on finding common ground rather than attacking each other.
Town HallsCommunity meetings where politicians can practice having respectful conversations with people who have different political views.
Braver Faith - Faith-Based Civil Discourse ProgramsBraver Faith teaches people from different religions how to talk respectfully about politics and important issues. They offer classes and guides for churches, temples, and other faith groups to help people have better conversations even when they disagree.
Braver Angels Help DeskA customer support service run by volunteers to help people with questions about Braver Angels programs and events. You can get help with joining events, requesting workshops, finding your local group, membership issues, or general feedback. Staff by volunteers who want to give you the best experience possible. You fill out a form to ask your question and someone will help you.
Braver Arts - Bridge Political Divides Through ArtJoin art, music, theater, and photography programs where people with different political views work together on creative projects. You can make art, watch movies, take photos, read books, and turn real conversations into plays while learning about different ways of thinking.
Simple pleasures are the last healthy refuge in a complex world.
Oscar Wilde.