Braver Angels Arkansas
Braver Angels (braverangels.org) is a citizen's organization uniting red and blue Americans in a working alliance to depolarize America
Our Goal
Our goal is to establish a vibrant and active organization in Arkansas as we seek to reach across the political divide and develop greater respectful communications and, where feasible, collaborations to help solve problems facing our state and nation.
Braver Angels is a citizens’ organization uniting red and blue Americans in a working alliance to depolarize America. We try to understand the other side’s point of view, even if we don’t agree with it. We engage those we disagree with, looking for common ground and ways to work together. We support principles that bring us together rather than divide us.
Learn more about the Braver Angels organization HERE. Learn more about Braver Angels Arkansas by reviewing the pages on this website via the dropdown menus above, and also visit our Facebook page.
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State Co-Coordinators:
David Childs - dchilds@braverangels.org &
Glen White - gwhite@braverangels.org
Alliance Co-Chairs:
Lisa McNeir - lmcneir@mac.com &
Ray Hanley - hanley1911@aol.com
Our website: https://arkansas.braverangels.org/
Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/braverangelsarkansas
Our podcast: https://arkansas.braverangels.org/podcasts/ar-podcasts
NEW CIVIL CONVERSATION SERIES!
Civil Conversations series: Co-sponsored by Braver Angels Arkansas & CALS
Is current political polarization and animosity making you afraid of talking about politics? Do you believe that the continued health of our democratic republic requires we work together to find common ground while maintaining respect for our differences? Come meet and talk with like-minded people who are committed to having honest but respectful discussions about political issues.
The Civil Conversation Series: Braver Angels Arkansas (BAAR) and the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) present Civil Conversations, a monthly series of conversations about politics and related topics. We welcome citizens who seek a respectful, safe environment in which to listen with curiosity to others and to speak effectively about their own views. Moderators from BAAR, trained by Braver Angels, will provide skills training and coaching while encouraging all to maintain a civil and respectful approach to our conversations. Anyone willing to commit to respectfully listening to others, and to sharing your own views with respect, is welcome. We will follow a specific format, and moderators will help ensure all participants follow guidelines for civil discussion. No registration is needed to attend, though we request you contact us if you plan to attend so we can send you training information and handouts ahead of time for your review.
Contact us at ar-coordinators@braverangels.org for details or if you have questions
Series schedule: This series will begin Wednesday, December 13, from 6:30-7:45 pm at the CALS Fletcher library annex at 823 N. Buchanan in Little Rock (501-663-5457) and will continue at 6:30-7:45 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month through October 2024. December topics are choice of "Immigration" or "Gun laws."
Goals of this series:
· Develop effective listening and speaking communication skills
· Treat each participant with respect
· Better understand the views and experiences of others
· Identify points of common ground despite different political philosophies
5 YEARS & COUNTING!
On July 28, Braver Angels in Arkansas celebrated over 5 years of working in Arkansas to reduce political polarization, teaching communication and conflict resolution skills, and helping interested citizens to engage with each other respectfully in a search for common ground. This was a social event held in downtown Little Rock, and a variety of folks from the local community shared snacks, drinks and pleasant conversation. Here’s to at least 5 more years!
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