"Friends or Foes? The Republican Fracture on Immigration"
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It’s no secret that the Republican party is divided over President Trump’s approach to immigration. What’s rare is the opportunity to see two serious people within the party discuss their diverging views with candor, respect, and humility. “The Republican Fracture on Immigration” is an Enemies Project conversation between BA Director of Media Operations Wilk Wilkerson and State Representative Walter Hudson, both of Minnesota. Click here to watch mediator and peacemaker Larry Rosen bring two impassioned “enemies” together over an issue whose stakes, all parties agree, could not be higher.
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Last Chance to Shine a Volunteer Spotlight
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At this year’s National Convention, we’re introducing the Alliance Volunteer Impact Spotlight—an opportunity to highlight volunteers whose work is strengthening their communities and advancing courageous citizenship across our Alliances. These spotlights will elevate real examples of impact, so Alliance Co-Chairs, please take a moment to nominate an outstanding volunteer. The nomination window is open May 1- 15. For details, including how to submit a nomination, click here.
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Watch the Red/Blue Debate
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Each month BA's National Debate Leadership Team brings us a well-crafted, carefully moderated, and respectfully conducted example of people "disagreeing better"-- often over topics ripped from the headlines. Last week's online national debate, however, originated a little closer to home. Since we're betting you have thoughts on Resolved: The Red/Blue dichotomy is the best way to ensure viewpoint diversity at Braver Angels, we've made the debate recording available in record time. Click here to view it. And if you want to share your thoughts on this topic, email ceonext...@braverangels.org.
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Help us crowdsource our resolutions for upcoming national debates!
It only takes a minute to click here and take the poll.
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ONLINE EVENT CALENDAR
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Introduction to Organizing Various dates and times
Required to become a qualified Organizer; helpful for Alliance Co-Chairs and State Coordinators
Click here for details and sign-up.
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Organizing Next Steps Wednesdays in May, starting May 13, 7:30pm ET
Learn BA's event scheduling, management, and feedback systems, and more!
Click here for details and sign-up.
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Elevator Pitch Workshop May 16 from 12-1:30 ET
Talk about BA with media, potential partners, and prospective members-- in 10 seconds or less!
Click here for details and sign-up.
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1:1 Conversations Seeks Volunteers Sign up by May 25
For conversations with college students
Click here for 1:1 Conversations, then use the red "sign-up" for details.
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When the Going Gets Tough May 25, 7-8:30 pm ET
A workshop offering peer support for members who have taken at least one BA skills course but find themselves struggling in the current political climate.
Click here for details and sign-up.
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Event Organizer Crash Course Training June 6, 11am-5pm ET
Start-to-finish training to become a qualified Organizer for BA events.
Click here to register for the Introductory module and here for the Advanced portion.
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DEBATE CALENDAR
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Debate Volunteer Monthly Forum May 13 from 8-9:30pm ET
The monthly hangout for debate volunteers takes up the question of how to bring debate to new audiences.
Click here for details and sign-up.
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Debate Resolution Workshop May 28 from 7-8:30pm ET
Great debates start with great resolutions! Workshop yours here.
Click here for details and sign-up.
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National Debate: Christianity and Politics June 2 from 8-10pm ET
Should Christian practices have a place in US politics?
Click here for details and sign-up.
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Our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue,
and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution.
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IN THE NEWS
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You've got high-minded quotes from historical peacemakers and bridge-builders in your email signature line. Why is it hard to live up to them?
Read: New Hampshire Business Review: “Has Hate Gone Mainstream?”
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With help from BA, a Republican official in Florida is working with “Indivisible” –the folks who do the “No Kings” marches– to bring some sanity to public discussions.
Read: The Bradenton Times: “Indivisible Manatee and Braver Angles to Partner on Workshops”
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The Council on Foundations– an umbrella for philanthropies around the country– has made funding the bridging movement a strategic priority.
Read: Project Optimist: “Can Philanthropy Bridge Our Divides?”
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Advocates from opposite ends of the immigration policy spectrum came together and agreed: we’ve been talking past each other, and it needs to stop.
Read: University of California at Irvine, “Unlikely Common Ground”
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WHAT HE SAID
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I’m just a guy trying to bring people together for conversation, expressing no particular viewpoint except that understanding yields cooperation.
-- Larry Rosen, founder, The Enemies Project
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