Braver Angels Minnesota

Hostile and threatening language is a poor way to influence public decisions: it hardens positions, shuts down listening, and shifts attention away from substance and toward protection. It fuels polarization when each side focuses on incoming hostility and excuses outgoing hostility as payback. It also shapes who is willing to serve. 

Free coaching for individuals dealing with relationship challenges related to politics - on the Al Travis show. Participants remain anonymous.

For more information and application link, visit Al Travis Show on this website.

Minnesota: Land of Neighbors
Your voice can help shape Minnesota: Land of Neighbors, a new statewide campaign to better understand what Minnesotans value and how we can foster stronger communities across our state. Listening Sessions are being held throughout Minnesota to ensure that we hear from as many people as possible.

Whether you're new to Minnesota Braver Angels or a longtime member, our online Open House is a welcoming space to ask questions—especially ones you might hesitate to ask elsewhere.

The Minnesota  Braver Angels state coordinators are here to listen, support you, and help find answers. Come as you are—this is a casual, unscripted space for all Minnesota Braver Angels.

Go to Events and choose Minnesota Alliance Open House - Online.

We offer events in Minnesota to keep you engaged and connected. Whether you're looking for social gatherings to meet new Braver Angels, or discussion groups to exchange ideas, we got you! Plus, stay tuned as we continue to expand our event offerings to bring you even more opportunities.

You can also check out national online experience, such as debates, or set up a 1:1 conversation with some who holds a different viewpoint.

Check out the free eCourses, on the national Braver Angels website, developed  by experts in communications and depolarization. They run about 40 minutes, and provide an effective and safe way to interact with people in difficult situations. Topics include: Managing Difficult Conversations; Families & Politics; Skills for Bridging the Divide;  and more.