Better Angels: Skills Workshop – Hillsborough, NC
About this Event
There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Better Angels Skills Workshop to learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance of the relationship.
After a presentation, you will have an opportunity to practice listening and speaking skills. You will practice in a pair with someone of your same political persuasion—red or blue. “Reds” lean conservative and tend to vote Republican. “Blues” lean liberal and tend to vote Democratic. If you fall somewhere in the middle, you can choose a side for purposes of practicing the skills.
Who can come? Anyone interested in having better conversations with people on the other side of the political aisle.
Better Angels: Depolarizing Within Workshop – West Chester, PA
Organizer
- Cindy Heck ([email protected])
more info: https://www.better-angels.org/event/depolarizing-within-workshop-west-chester-pa/
Boise Mayor McLean Listening Tour
Mayor Lauren McLean:
Last year, I had the great honor of talking to thousands of Boiseans face-to-face in unscripted, informal conversations at open venues across our city. That experience deeply informed my priorities as Boise’s mayor and, as promised, I look forward to continuing the conversation.
I’m proud to announce the first four dates in my listening tour. I plan to rotate times, days of the week, and locations, offering as much variety as possible to increase accessibility for all.
3/11/20: 6-7pm | Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd., Boise, ID 83705
4/19/20: 3-4pm | Main Library! - 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702
5/21/20: 2-3pm | Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St., Boise, ID 83703
6/17/20: 6-7pm | Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr., Boise, ID 83706
As with my previous listening tour, everyone is welcome: no appointment required. Spanish and American Sign Language translation will be offered.
More info: https://www.cityofboise.org/news/mayor/2020/february/listening-tour/
Better Angels: Depolarizing Within Workshop – Melbourne, FL
About this Event
Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies.
This free, three-hour workshop helps participants become more aware of their own "inner polarizer." It teaches how to be critical without demonizing, dismissing, or stereotyping large swaths of the population. And it offers strategies for intervening constructively in social conversations with like-minded peers when these conversations veer into contempt and ridicule for people who hold other political views.
Who can come? Anyone interested in examining their own inner polarization.
Questions? Contact Julie Mallisturner: [email protected]
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/better-angels-depolarizing-within-workshop-tickets-91975159177
Better Angels: Day-long Red/Blue Workshop – Kingsburg, CA
Organizers
- Matt Gehrett ([email protected])
- Tony Redfern ([email protected])
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-long-redblue-workshop-tickets-89179074011
Better Angels: Skills Workshop – Forest Grove, OR
Organizer
- Terry Busch ([email protected])
more info: https://www.better-angels.org/event/skills-workshop-forest-grove-or/
Better Angels Skills Workshop-Sandy, OR
Contact Cynthia O'Brian ([email protected]) for more information.
Boise Mayor McLean Listening Tour
Mayor Lauren McLean:
Last year, I had the great honor of talking to thousands of Boiseans face-to-face in unscripted, informal conversations at open venues across our city. That experience deeply informed my priorities as Boise’s mayor and, as promised, I look forward to continuing the conversation.
I’m proud to announce the first four dates in my listening tour. I plan to rotate times, days of the week, and locations, offering as much variety as possible to increase accessibility for all.
3/11/20: 6-7pm | Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd., Boise, ID 83705
4/19/20: 3-4pm | Main Library! - 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702
5/21/20: 2-3pm | Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St., Boise, ID 83703
6/17/20: 6-7pm | Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr., Boise, ID 83706
As with my previous listening tour, everyone is welcome: no appointment required. Spanish and American Sign Language translation will be offered.
More info: https://www.cityofboise.org/news/mayor/2020/february/listening-tour/
Boise Mayor McLean Listening Tour
Mayor Lauren McLean:
Last year, I had the great honor of talking to thousands of Boiseans face-to-face in unscripted, informal conversations at open venues across our city. That experience deeply informed my priorities as Boise’s mayor and, as promised, I look forward to continuing the conversation.
I’m proud to announce the first four dates in my listening tour. I plan to rotate times, days of the week, and locations, offering as much variety as possible to increase accessibility for all.
3/11/20: 6-7pm | Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd., Boise, ID 83705
4/19/20: 3-4pm | Main Library! - 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702
5/21/20: 2-3pm | Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St., Boise, ID 83703
6/17/20: 6-7pm | Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr., Boise, ID 83706
As with my previous listening tour, everyone is welcome: no appointment required. Spanish and American Sign Language translation will be offered.
More info: https://www.cityofboise.org/news/mayor/2020/february/listening-tour/