National Workshop: Depolarizing Within

February 7, 2026

2:00-5:00 p.m. (ET)

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Polarization can be 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.

This *FREE* 3-hour workshop is offered online over Zoom and teaches participants:

• How to be more aware of their own "inner polarizer"

• How to be critical without demonizing, dismissing or stereotyping large swaths of the population

• How to constructively intervene in polarizing social conversations with like-minded people

Who can come? Anyone interested in examining their own inner polarization and learning strategies to disagree without condemning or ridiculing others.

National Film Club: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

February 11, 2026

8:00-9:30 p.m. (ET)

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Can we clearly see the risks and benefits of AI or are we too divided?

At this event, the Braver Angels Film Club invites you to delve into the exciting, dismaying, confusing world of Artificial Intelligence or AI with a broad collection of videos on the topic. First is a collection of reports on AI by CBS News' 60 Minutes (about an hour and 20 minutes). Next is an interview of the "godfather of AI", Geoffrey Hinton (about 13 minutes). Finally is a BBC story of a study on how AI might destroy humanity (about 8 minutes). Are we seeing the same risks and opportunities of AI, or are we too divided to respond effectively to this?

Watch these videos on your own and later join us to discuss this important subject.

National Debate: ICE

February 19, 2026

8:00-10:00 p.m. (ET)

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On January 7, 2026, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent named Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Good in the course of ICE’s deployment to Minneapolis to conduct immigration enforcement operations.

In the hours and days following, video footage capturing the shooting from different angles proliferated, sparking protests in Minneapolis and other American cities. At the same time, events in Minneapolis sparked a national conversation about ICE, President Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics, and the limits of federal authority. Was Ross’ use of force legal? Are ICE immigration raids in major metropolitan areas justified? Are protesters unlawfully obstructing federal agents in the execution of their duties? Should ICE be abolished, or is it necessary?

What do you think? We want to hear all perspectives on this matter of pressing public concern. Join the Braver Angels Debate Team for a free event in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think on the issue Resolved: Abolish ICE.

Our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution.