Braver Angels is a national, non-profit organization leading a grassroots movement to bridge the partisan divide, depolarize American politics, and strengthen the democratic republic. Founded in 2016, it brings together conservatives (“reds”) and liberals (“blues”) for respectful dialogue, workshops, and debates, focusing on understanding, not changing opinions.
We inspire and equip Americans to practice courageous citizenship across political differences through skill-building, convening, and collaborative action.
We envision an America where courageous citizenship is the honored norm, renewing civic culture and building trust across political differences.
Our Approach
As individuals, we try to understand the other side’s point of view, even if we do not agree with it.
In our communities, we engage those we disagree with, looking for common ground and ways to work together.
In politics, we support principles that bring us together rather than divide us.
The Braver Angels Rule
We’re guided by the rule that Red and Blue leaders are equally represented at every level of organizational guidance. Our members range from working class to affluent and come from many backgrounds. Our constant striving is to be an organization reflective of the country we seek to serve.
The Braver Angels Way
We state our views freely and fully, without fear.
We treat people who disagree with us with honesty, dignity and respect.
We welcome opportunities to engage those with whom we disagree.
We believe all of us have blind spots and none of us are not worth talking to.
We seek to disagree accurately, avoiding exaggeration and stereotypes.
We look for common ground where it exists and, if possible, find ways to work together.
We believe that, in disagreements, both sides share and learn.
In Braver Angels, neither side is teaching the other or giving feedback on how to think or say things differently.
