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In political discussions, we follow The Braver Angels Way: 1) We state our views freely and fully, without fear. 1/8

Braver Angels was inspired by Abraham Lincoln, who not only called on Americans to summon the "better angels" of our nature - but called on us to find the courage to pursue a more perfect union, "with malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right."

Should voter ID be required to vote? Join the Online National Debate on Voter ID Thursday, April 9th 8:00 – 10:00pm Click the link to join the conversation! eventbrite.com/e/national-deb…

A new study found that Americans are far less polarized than we’re led to believe. There’s more common ground than there are divides to bridge. The problem isn’t that we can’t get along. It’s that we rarely get the chance to try. Learn more: livingroomconversations.org

"In good times and bad, our power to tip the balance rests upon the power we discover in relationship with one another as courageous citizens braving our divides in the quest for common ground." --John Randolph Wood Jr, National Ambassador, Braver Angels

Political conversations causing strife in the family? Join our free online Families and Politics workshop Feb 28th 2-5pm Eastern Time. Sign up by clicking the link below. Invite your family members too! eventbrite.com/e/families-and…

“Instead of polarization all day, every day, let’s actually solve our problems.” – David Lapp, Braver Angels Working People's Project

Wanted to be sure this ICE debate is on your radar (Feb 19, 8-10pm ET, online)! Should be a fruitful discussion. Hope you can join us. braverangels.org/event/national…

We owe each other dialogue involving: 1 Humility: the ability to say, “I might be wrong,” 2 Patience: the willingness to stay with complexity instead of running away from it. 3 Courage: the belief that encountering a perspective we don’t share does not make someone an enemy.

"We owe each other more than slogans and certainty. More than instant judgment and moral posturing. More than the comfort of choosing sides without listening. sltrib.com/opinion/commen…

Tom Rosshirt, creator of the Dignity Index, said it well, "We say what we think, but in a way that encourages others to say what they think."

"The simple step of a courageous individual is not to take part in the lie." - Alexandr Solzhenitsyn

Arthur Schopenhauer said, “The truth goes through three stages: first, it is ridiculed, then it is violently opposed, and then, it is accepted as self-evident.” The question to ask ourselves is - what truths are we currently ridiculing and violently opposing?

Through courageous citizenship, we can come together for peace, truth, and progress! Happy New Year!

"In this political environment, differing opinions are not a threat to be put down, but an advantage." – Jørgen Watne Frydnes, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, introducing 2025 Peace Prize

Learn more about Braver Angels Citizen Led Solutions (CLS) initiative this Wednesday 7:00pm ET (online)! Register and learn more here: braverangels.org/event/citizen-…

Fireside chat with Maury Giles and amazing guests. This will inspire you! youtu.be/_tLb9Hk52L8?si…

“Be kind to everyone; you never know what they’re going through.” - Ian McLaren

“What I really appreciate about the President is that the meeting...focused on the shared purpose that we have.” – Zohran Mamdani, Mayor-Elect, New York City “We agree on a lot more than I would have thought.” – Donald Trump, President of the United States

PBS covers Braver Angels! youtu.be/CHIb_PTy_EA?t=…

Join us in this mission! Become a member for just $12/year and consider becoming a trained volunteer so you can expertly help your community to depolarize. braverangels.org/support-us/

"As we head into 2026, our work has never mattered more. The recent government shutdown showed what happens when leaders can’t find common ground. But at Braver Angels, we know the solution starts with us — citizens modeling the braver way forward." - Maury Giles