Braver Angels Red/Blue Workshop

Purpose: A Braver Angels Red / Blue workshop brings together a small group of  conservative-leaning and liberal-leaning citizens (or “reds” and  “blues”) for a series of exercises designed to help participants learn  about the political “other”, reduce stereotyped thinking, and discover  common values where they exist. NOTE: This is not a debate and not an attempt to get anyone to change fundamental beliefs.  It is an opportunity to be heard and to hear from our neighbors with whom we share a community and a country. Workshop Goals: Through active participation in this workshop, you will:

• Better understand the experiences and beliefs of those on the other side of the political divide.

• Share your experiences and beliefs to help the “other side” understand your perspectives.

• Seek out areas of common ground in addition to acknowledging and respecting differences.

• Gain insights that might help heal the increasing polarization in our community and the…