Braver Angels Central Texas In Action
In 2026 Braver Angels Central Texas is continuing its mission to bring people together across differences, fostering respectful conversation and courageous listening. From thought-provoking events to meaningful community workshops, we are creating spaces where people can connect, challenge assumptions, and practice the art of disagreeing better. This page highlights events we've done so far this year, with more to come by checking out our Events Page. These are the moments and voices that are working to shape a more united Central Texas — one conversation at a time. If you would like to host an event, email [email protected].
Coming Together
Alliance Meetings
These periodic hybrid meetings (held both on Zoom and in person) offer an opportunity to connect with others who share the mission of depolarizing political discourse and uniting Americans. Attendees learn about current BACT initiatives and, most importantly, contribute ideas for what BACT should be doing—and explore how they might get involved.
Feb. 14, 2026
Feb. 14, 2026
Skills Workshops
Braver Angels Skills Workshops are designed to help participants learn and practice techniques for engaging in respectful, productive conversations across political and ideological divides. These workshops provide tools to listen with genuine curiosity, speak with clarity and respect, and navigate disagreements without polarization. Whether you're talking with family, friends, or community members, the goal is to foster understanding and connection—even when you don’t agree.
- Depolarizing Within- Participants develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing the other side, and constructively intervene in conversations with like-minded peers.
Feb. 28 at Calvary Episcopal Church in Bastrop
Mar. 26 at Austin Community College in Austin
- Families and Politics - Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic polarized environment. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop is for you!
Mar. 14 at Unity Church of Christianity in Austin
- Red/Blue Workshop - A small, balanced group of Reds and Blues engage in exercises to help clarify disagreements, reduce stereotyped thinking and discover common values.
- Skills for Disagreeing Better - Participants learn about the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically as well as the essential skills for communicating across differences and finding common ground.
Mar. 28 First United Methodist Church in Georgetown
Outreach
Braver Angels Central Texas meets with groups to talk about the work of depolarization.
Mar. 27 Liberal Arts and Science Academy
Mar. 27 Liberal Arts and Science Academy
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Grants that Support Our Work
CT has received grants from the Sumners Foundation to cover activities conducted each year since 2022. The purpose of the grants is to help promote our depolarization efforts throughout Texas via workshops and other activities for the general public, for colleges and universities, and for high schools. We are so grateful for the continuing support of our mission by the trustees of the Sumners Foundation. The Sumners Foundation describes the focus of its work as follows:
The Sumners Foundation promotes the teaching, study, and practice of the fundamental principles of American self-governance, and encourages responsible lifelong civic engagement.
In addition, Braver Angels Central Texas is the beneficiary of a grant from the Webber Family Foundation, based in Austin, TX, to promote civil discourse and depolarization activities in area high schools. We are grateful to the Webber Family Foundation for their support.
The Sumners Foundation promotes the teaching, study, and practice of the fundamental principles of American self-governance, and encourages responsible lifelong civic engagement.
In addition, Braver Angels Central Texas is the beneficiary of a grant from the Webber Family Foundation, based in Austin, TX, to promote civil discourse and depolarization activities in area high schools. We are grateful to the Webber Family Foundation for their support.