Braver Angels 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.
This project was born out of our current political divisions and growing animosity between the two major parties. These forces have caused paralysis and suffering throughout our society, from Congress to the dinner table. Like the national Braver Angels organization, our Minnesota volunteers and members are working to reduce the hostility of our divisions while strengthening political discourse and collaboration in Minnesota. We seek not to eliminate our differences but rather deal with them head-on -- with respect and understanding -- for the betterment of our communities.
Our work focuses on the grassroots level, bringing together individuals and groups with different views and offering them another way of doing politics. We lead workshops, debates and structured conversations that allow participants to learn and practice effective listening and speaking skills. Our volunteers work tirelessly to share and model these skills throughout the state 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.
News about Braver Angels Minnesota
March 25, 2024 -- Our View: Parties can back up big talk on political civility
Duluth News Tribune (access to full editorial requires signing up for free account)March 12, 2024 -- Two state party chairs and 21 partners join with Braver Angels calling on Minnesotans to “reduce the rancor” in 2024,
Braver Angels news release
March 12, 2024 -- St. Thomas takes bold step to bridge political divide, University of St. Thomas
March 11, 2024 -- Reduce the Rancor 2024, WCCO-TV CBS Morning News
March 5, 2024 -- Bridging Divides: The Braver Angels answer to political polarization, Owatonna People's Press
Feb. 15, 2024 -- How to have good conversations, MPR News
We are a volunteer and citizen-led group that creates opportunities for respectful listening and powerful speaking across the political divide.
We offer many ways to become involved. Join us for $12 a year. Take a free eCourse. Attend a free local, state or national Braver Angels event, among other possibilities.
Join our latest campaign to build capacity among individual Minnesotans and constituencies in academic, civic and religious organizations to disagree better.
Braver Angels is proving that we can bring America together, and we offer resources that can support you.
Get in touch and find out how we can rebuild connections in our families, communities, state, and nation.
Our impact
After participating in our programs:
68% of participants had a positive view of the other side.
75% of participants said they are likely to share what they learned with friends and family.
After participating in our signature Red/Blue Workshop:
86% of participants reported believing that they better understand other points of view
71% reported feeling better understood by people with other points of view
81% reported feeling better prepared to apply the skills they practiced
After participating in 1:1 Conversations: 97% of participants say they found common ground with someone across the divide.
Questions?
Connect your Minnesota Braver Angels state coordinators at mn-coordinators@braverangels.org.