National Common Ground Workshop: Immigration

August 22, 2026

1:00-6:00 p.m.

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The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform or abortion. Together participants talk about their connection to the issue and their opinion on solutions. By the end of the 5-hour event they have come up with jointly and unanimously held Points of Agreements on values, concerns and policies. Register to participate or to observe.

Goals:

• To delve into a single issue where citizens differ, and learn how each other sees the problem

• To delineate areas of common ground and points of agreement

• To learn something that might be helpful to others in our community and the nation.

Introduction to The Dignity Index

August 24, 2026

8:00-9:30 p.m.

Register here (limited to BA members)

This workshop is a 90-minute interactive training session that introduces The Dignity Index, an eight-point scale that measures the contempt or dignity reflected in the language we encounter – or use – everyday. Lower scores reflect divisive language while higher scores reflect language grounded in dignity. Ultimately, the Dignity Index is a mirror to help each of us identify our own patterns of contempt.

In this workshop, participants will practice the index by analyzing everyday conversations or public remarks, then learn de-escalation skills or ‘dignity phrases’ to reduce conflict in their own exchanges.

The Dignity Index is part of the Braver Network. It is a separate organization, but closely aligned with the mission and goals of Braver Angels.

National Workshop: Families & Politics

August 29, 2026

2:00-5:00 p.m.

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Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships.

If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer you:

• Insight into why family differences over politics are uniquely challenging

• Recognition of common roles that family members play in political conversations

• Strategies and skills for handling family political differences in a constructive way

Although the focus is on family relationships, you can use the learnings in this workshop with any loved one. You’ll laugh and have some fun in this workshop—it won’t be all serious. After all, we all come from quirky families.