Braver Angels Minnesota

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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

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We are a volunteer and citizen-led group that creates opportunities for respectful listening and powerful speaking across the political divide. 

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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.

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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.

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Find out what is happening in your local area and nationwide.


Braver Angels is proving that we can bring America together, and we offer resources that can support you.

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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: 


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.

Questions?

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