"The mess IS the message."
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If you’re inspired just by reading that headline, we’re doing something right. Because that’s the message in the relaunch episode of A Braver Way (ABW), the bold and moving podcast hosted by the inimitable Mónica Guzmán, author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. On pause for the last 18 months or so, ABW is back-- and it may be better than ever. In the first episode, Móni (Blue) and her longtime (Red) collaborator, April Lawson (co-founder of our Debates program), pick up where they left off in November 2024. Is it easy? Look again at our headline! Click here to subscribe, here to listen, or here to watch the relaunch of A Braver Way.
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Help Wanted: Braver Network
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Calling all partner leaders! Braver Network is in search of its next co-chairs. In the next few months, our leadership team will level up Braver Network by:
1) Developing and refining new strategies for building community among our Network members;
2) Preparing clear pathways for Alliances to engage with local partner organizations and for local partner organizations to engage with Alliances;
3) Creating new channels that amplify the cause of courageous citizenship within the Network.
We're seeking one or two more leaders with experience on the partner journey to serve as Braver Network Co-Chairs (see job description here). If you've worked closely with Braver Network member(s), represent a partner organization, or have other experience building organizational relationships, you'd be a great fit. Interested? Click here or send us an email.
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Debating Christianity and Politics
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The place of faith in the public square is a recurring point of both legal and social friction in the U.S. As a result, the question of whether Christian practices belong in US government has become one of the defining debates of our time. If you missed our debate on this issue, you can catch it by clicking here. Debate has a big role at the Convention next month, so use this as your warmup, your refresher, or your first look!
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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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Convention Teaser: Braver Film
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In Philly next month we’ll be screening six films that we believe exemplify Courageous Citizenship– prime opportunities for inspiration and reflection. Creede U.S.A. and Homegrown are stories of citizens striving to build together across differences for a better America. 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero and Goodbye Politicians. Hello Democracy. provide examples of radical democratic processes and the systems that can help make our civic life more productive. And we’re premiering It's All the Rage and A House United-- new documentaries that feature Braver Angels leaders and showcase the stories of folks working together to bridge divides across the country. Many of the screenings will have filmmakers and participants on hand for Q&A, so get ready to walk the red (and the blue!) carpet and be inspired by what you see.
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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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Skills for Disagreeing Better National Workshop July 11, 2-3:30pm ET
Understand the values and concerns of those who differ politically and learn skills for communicating differences and finding common ground.
Click here for details and sign-up.
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Depolarizing Within National Workshop July 25, 2-5pm ET
Become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule.
Click here for details and sign-up.
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DEBATE CALENDAR
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Debate Resolution Development Workshop July 9 from 7-8:30pm ET
Workshop your resolution to ensure it gives people on both sides something they want to talk about.
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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WHAT SHE SAID
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“I don’t think it’s a good long-term strategy to walk away. We’re more likely to overcome our divisions if we turn toward each other.”
-- Rabbi Rachel Timoner, Congregation Beth Elohim, Brooklyn, NY
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