Braver Angels Minnesota


Learn about Reduce the Rancor, Minnesota 

Welcome to Braver Angels

Braver Angels Minnesota is part of a national citizens' movement that brings together conservatives, liberals, independents and others to restore trust, respect and goodwill in American politics.

We seek not to eliminate our differences but rather deal with them head-on -- with respect and understanding -- for the betterment of our communities. In short, we do not try to change people's views on issues but on how they view the other side.

We offer workshops, debates and structured conversations - typically for no charge - that allow participants to learn and practice effective listening and speaking skills. 

Our volunteers share and model these skills because they believe that treating each other better is the answer to what's broken in America. 

There will always be differences. We believe the best way forward is to change how we deal with those differences.

Latest Minnesota Braver Angels newsletter

The Jan. 5, 2025  MN Braver Angels newsletter  offers advice on how to navigate political conversations as we head into a new presidential administration plus congressional and Minesota legislative sessions. Get an update on Reduce the Rancor and read MNBA's year in review and learn what's coming up in 2025, including another Statewide Open House zoom (Jan. 14) and other events.

Feb. 11 - Minnesota State Alliance Open House 7-8 p.m. CST 

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7-8 p.m. CST
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Register

Note: You will not need physical or virtual tickets in order to attend this event (Discount/promo code: BRAVER)

Minnesota Braver Angels from around the state are invited to join us for a monthly Open House (OH?) on Zoom. Your state coordinators want to know what’s on your mind. Bring your curious questions to share about political polarization. If there’s time, we'd like to hear your thoughts for 2025 and what discussions, events, skills training, messaging, etc. could be helpful for us as Minnesotans wanting to bridge the divides.


Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to Braver Angels, this is a casual event that offers connection with other Minnesotans interested in bridging the political divide and what we hope will be a thoughtful discussion that makes a difference for you. All are welcome!


*Tickets are Free, Donations Help Use promo code BRAVER during registration to get a free ticket. Donations beyond the free ticket support Braver Angels, 501(c)3.


Questions? Contact Melinda Voss at mvoss@braverangels.org

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Get involved

We offer many ways to Get Involved. Join for $12 a year. Take a free eCourse. Attend a free local, state or national Braver Angels event, among other possibilities. Donations gratefully accepted.

Volunteer Profile - Read about Christopher Schoenherr in Get Involved. He's no stranger to achieving compromise, even in the most unlikely of places.

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Join our latest campaign to build capacity among individual Minnesotans and constituencies in academic, civic and religious organizations to disagree better. Here's what one partner said about why her organization joined the campaign.


"We are expecting one in three rural physicians to retire in the next five years. And part of that is being driven by rancor or burnout. Nobody's out there saying we should be less healthy. We all want to be healthy. We have different strategies for how to get there. But health is a common goal."
                                                                  Laurel Ries M.D., President, Minnesota Medical Association

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Braver Angels Effectiveness

After participating in our programs 


After participating in our signature Red/Blue Workshop:


After participating in 1:1 Conversations:  97% of participants say they found common ground with someone across the divide.


Source: Braver Angels Program Evaluations 

Questions?

Connect with your Minnesota Braver Angels state coordinators at mn-coordinators@braverangels.org.