Braver Angels

Braver Angels is leading the nation’s largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement to bridge the political divide. Through community gatherings, real debates, and grassroots leaders working together, we’re offering America what it needs to overcome the bitterness of our partisan divide. Donations to Braver Angels are 501(c)3 tax deductible

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    As a young man, Daniel’s father emerged from a broken, dysfunctional home looking for direction and found it while attending a Billy Graham crusade in Chicago. There, he “walked forward”—committing himself to Jesus Christ and changing the trajectory of his family. Not long after, he married Daniel’s mom, a Christian convert whose grandparents sought refuge in America after escaping pogroms in Europe. The post How a Christian conservative found his way to Braver Angels appeared first on Braver Angels.
  • by Maury Giles
    Twenty-three leaders who disagree on many things said yes to the same thing this month. They agreed to stand together, publicly, behind the idea that Americans can hold fast to their convictions while staying genuinely curious about the convictions of people on the other side. That's it. That's the commitment. For more than nine years, Braver Angels has reached people in every state in the union. The ones who've engaged have experienced something that surprises them every time: the relief of disagreeing without contempt, and the discovery that the person across the table is not who the feed said they […]
  • by Gabriella Timmis
    Braver Angels is powered by volunteers: everyday people who believe they have a role in bringing out the best in our country. And seeing our volunteers in action—giving their time and energy to bring together individuals who never dreamed they’d be in a room together—has buoyed me through all the political uncertainty. The post Happy National Volunteer Week! appeared first on Braver Angels.
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    As a member of Braver Angels , I appreciate a good, fair debate. Bill Branyon won that one, Carl. Better luck next time. — Fred Racey Asheville. 13 … The post Letter: Word choice crashes argument – Mountain Xpress appeared first on Braver Angels.
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    This program is sponsored by Friends of the Library. The next Braver Angels Gathering will be on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. at the Ely Senior … The post Community calendar – The Ely Echo appeared first on Braver Angels.
  • by astillman@gmail.com
    That crisis birthed Braver Angels after the 2016 election, responding to decades of brewing toxicity. A volunteer-led, cross-partisan movement, it … The post Party politics drive partial government shutdown | Opinion letters – The News-Press appeared first on Braver Angels.
  • by astillman@gmail.com
    College students from the University of Mary Washington and Germanna Community College came together last week to participate in a Braver Angels … The post 'Braver Angels' Debate at UMW Encourages Dialogue, Embraces Differences – News appeared first on Braver Angels.