We are restoring trust, respect and goodwill in American politics.
Politics is tearing our communities apart. We’re building a grassroots-led Civic Renewal Movement to change that. Through workshops, debates and eCourses, we’re giving Americans the tools they need to bridge the partisan divide, one conversation at a time.
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Newcomers & Volunteers
2ND WED, 7:00PM-8:00PM ET (Zoom) Sept to June
Tired of the toxic divisions tearing our country apart? You're not alone. At this Intro for Newcomers & Volunteers, learn how we're bringing together citizens from across the political spectrum to bridge the partisan divide, and how you can help too.
Depolarizing Within
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. Become more aware of your "inner polarizer.” Learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule.
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On-Demand Courses
Braver Angels also offers a number of its live (in-person or online) workshops in a 40-minute, on demand e-course format. Our e-courses can be used to prepare you for a live workshop you're planning to attend, or they can stand alone and provide a valuable learning experience.
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View Recent Events
Over 75 people attended this in-person event. If you missed it, you can view the recording here.
Bridging Our Differences: How to Have Curious Conversations
The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Rd, Westport, CT
Connecticut Public's Lucy Nalpathanchil talks with Mónica Guzmán and Wilk Wilkinson of Braver Angels about their work building bridges across differences. They share strategies everyone can use, in a panel discussion followed by questions from the audience.
A partnership between Connecticut Public, the Braver Angels Connecticut Alliance, The Westport Library and the Hearst CT Media Group.
Over 125 people attended Connecticut's first "Braver Politics" event! If you missed it, you can view the recording here.
Moving Beyond Polarization: Making Politics Work
A special online event demonstrating how two state representatives—one red, one blue—can communicate across differences and bridge the political divide. In this first “Braver Politics” event in Connecticut, Braver Angels Co-Founder Bill Doherty engages Republican State Representative Stephen Harding & Democratic State Representative Cristin McCarthy Vahey in discussing life experiences that have influenced their policy views, how polarization has impacted government, and what can be done to address it. A Q&A follows the discussion.
Co-sponsored by Connecticut Public and The Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service at the University of Hartford.
Book Club Series
Our first four-session Book Club series focused on I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times (Benbella Books, 2022) by Mónica Guzmán, Director of Digital & Storytelling at Braver Angels.
Learn About Major Initiatives
For Elected Officials, Candidates, Staffs:
Braver Politics
American politics is broken.
Become part of the solution.
Braver Politics is a national initiative to depolarize our politics and remake our political culture from the ground up in a spirit of trust, citizenship, and good-will. By fostering opportunities for elected officials, candidates, and their staffs to participate in Braver Angels programs with each other and with constituents, develop skills for communicating across difference, and build constructive relationships across partisan divides, Braver Politics will influence our politics at the local, state, and federal level going into the next election cycle and beyond.
For Organizations, Large and Small:
Braver Network
Polarization is too big to tackle on our own.
Braver Network is a network of organizations across the political spectrum working together to bridge the partisan divide. We’re committed to equal representation of reds and blues, strong representation of independents and non-partisan groups, and a mix of national and community organizations. Organizations can develop, and connect their members and help depolarize their communities, network with other organizations at our National Convention and beyond, and use their unique strengths to help the country in a time of need.
For School Communities:
Braver Schools
Engage your school community and youth.
Our Braver School Communities program engages high school and middle school communities—students, parents, teachers, administrators, and school board members—in our bridge-building efforts through presentations, workshops, discussions, one-to-one conversations, debates, and more. Our programs help participants improve their listening skills, speaking skills, and empathy in the context of cross-partisan discussion and disagreement. It is a pressing need to bring these skills to our youth and the entire school community. Help us bring Braver Schools programs to your school community.
Volunteer
In addition to the events and programs you can attend right now, we're also looking to grow our alliance to bring this important work to all of our neighborhoods, towns, and cities. For that, we need you!
Connect With Us
Learn About Us
We bring Americans together to bridge the partisan divide. Learn more about us and our efforts at the national and local levels.
Email Us
Got questions or want to learn more about how to get involved? Email us: ctalliance@braverangels.org
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Subscribe to our local alliance email list to get updates on news and upcoming activities, as well as workshops, skills trainings, and debates sponsored by Braver Angels national and other alliances across the country.
Support Us
Donate
Help us build a house united by making a one-time donation to support the efforts of your local alliance. We welcome donations from members and non-members alike (if you're not a member and would like to join, see "Join Us" above).
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Join Us
Join our legion of Americans who believe that the fight to save our nation begins with a ceasefire among ourselves. Become a member of Braver Angels for as low as $12/year. A member of Braver Angels is part of a national community—we are Republicans, Democrats, and Independents of all political persuasions. We form local alliances and hold local workshops and debates. We discuss our differences with civility and look for common ground. We encourage each other and we organize others do the same. We are a grassroots family fixing our broken politics from the bottom up.
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Read Press Coverage
10/12/22
Connecticut Public
Navigating politics at school and at home during 'dangerously divided times'
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9/22/22
Connecticut Post
‘Braver Angels’ could show us all the way to strengthen our American democracy
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9/7/22
WTIC 1080 AM
Braver Angels Connecticut Alliance Co-Chair Chris Clouet featured on “Brian & Company” radio show
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