Arkansas Events

We offer free presentations and workshops! 

Might your organization, club, or church like to hear more about Braver Angels Arkansas or learn about research on political polarization and possible solutions? We are happy to speak with your group or leadership, and we can tailor the content and length to suit your group's needs. We can also provide training in skills for engaging across the political divide through a variety of Braver Angels workshops.  Email: ar-coordinators@braverangels.org 

Civil Conversations series:

Co-sponsored by Braver Angels Arkansas & Garland County Library

After a successful year of civil conversations in Little Rock, we are moving the series to Hot Springs.  Braver Angels Arkansas (BAAR) and the Garland County Library 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. Email cathi@fiberpipe.net for details or questions.

Series schedule: We meet 2-4 pm on the 1st Sunday of each month at the Garland County library at 1427 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Come join us and bring a friend with different political views to learn effective communication skills and to practice respectful dialogue. 

Goals of this series: 

•   Develop and practice communication skills

•   Elevate respect for individual differences; promote understanding and tolerance

•   Identify common points of view or interest

The topic for the April 6 civil conversation will be “Climate Change: Human Caused? Natural Process? What Do You Think? What Can Be Done?” All are welcome!