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Braver Angels is frequently covered in various news media because of the work BA does to decrease polarization and help former antagonists to find common ground. Hover over titles to find a link to news articles.
Opinion: Depolarizing Congress starts with relationships that lead to trust – William Doherty, USA Today, July 21, 2021
Bill comments on his recent testimony on depolarization before Congress:
"This is only the beginning. There is a movement growing in this country to depolarize our politics, and Congress has begun to listen..."
"This is only the beginning. There is a movement growing in this country to depolarize our politics, and Congress has begun to listen..."
Less argument, more honest debate; Braver Angels show how to cross partisan divides | READER COMMENTARY – Baltimore Sun, July 9, 2021
America talks: What we can learn from King and Reagan about bridging our patriotic divide – John Wood, Jr., USA TODAY, June 6, 2021
Your Trump-loving uncle is not evil (and neither is your Biden-loving aunt) Opinion – Deseret News, Ciaran O'Conner, May 14, 2021
Braver Angels works to promote understanding among those with different views – Kentucky Today, By LINDA YOUNKIN, The State Journal, May 9, 2021
Talking Politics: Braver Angels helps Vermonters find common ground – WCAX-TV (CBS affiliate), By Elissa Borden, Published: Feb. 28, 2021 at 8:23 AM CST
Fighting With a Family Member Over Politics? Try These 4 Steps – TIME, By Belinda Luscombe, February 19, 2021
Braver Angels is being featured on CBS News as part of their “Unifying America” series, which will air on local outlets across the country starting today.
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Bridging the divide: How you can help heal a polarized Ohio, starting right now - (The USA TODAY Network Ohio is partnering with Braver Angels, a nonprofit founded in the wake of the 2016 election to help reunite "red" and "blue" America.) – Carl Weiser and Céilí Doyle, Cincinnati Enquirer, Jan. 9, 2021
https://resolvemagazine.org/2021/01/19/watch-an-unlikely-alliance/ – Resolve Magazine interview of Karen Ward and Karen Cotter
Well-intentioned initiatives to bridge US social divisions exist, but pessimism persists – Yahoo News, Catherine TRIOMPHE, January 17, 2021
Braver Angels Ciaran O'Connor on Free Speech TV
Minnesota expert: How to navigate political conversations in pandemic – Bill Doherty on KARE11 TV in Minnesota -- breaking down our work in the context of the riots:
Vt. Senator, Soon Assuming New Leadership Role, Vows to ‘Start a New Chapter' of Civility – NBC interview features Braver Angels Ciaran O'Connor
VIDEO: The political divide: Dr. William Doherty – KAAL-TV (ABC6 News) Created: January 07, 2021
Hold America Together – Rev. Franklin Ruff
Rep. Dean Phillips and Gov. Gary Herbert: Hold America Together
Applying couples therapy techniques to help heal America's fractured political relationship – CBS This Morning, Nov. 25, 2020
How We Can Reconcile With Each Other When Our Politics Are So Polarized – Elizabeth Bernstein, Wall Street Journal, Nov. 24, 2020
Reclaiming Conversation and Civil Discourse – The Epoch Times, by Catherine Yang, Nov. 17, 2020
How can Americans heal after a fiercely divisive election? ABC Nightline
Hold America Together: Will America heal its divisions in the aftermath of the 2020 election? – radio program with guest Bill Doherty, MPR News with Kerri Miller, October 8, 2020
Hold America Together: This is how we can deal with life after the 2020 election, whoever wins – Lynn Heady, Guest Columnist and Braver Angel leader, The Tennessean, October 9, 2020. Includes a video interview with Braver Angels leader Lynn Heady.
'The country’s lost its mind': Polls warning of civil war, violence shows deep partisan chasm over election – USA TODAY, Ledyard King, Oct. 7, 2020
Douglass Teschner: Polarization has become a business model – Op-Ed, New Hampshire Union Leader, August 17, 2020
Bridging Black Perspectives – Bob Woodson meets Hawk Newsome (with John Wood, Jr.) — The Braver Angels podcast (also available by video on Braver Angels' YouTube channel).
"Sticks and Stones will Break America Unless We Use Our Words" — Patti Waldmeier, July 6, 2020, The Financial Times.
“With Malice Toward None” – An Approach to Healing Post-Election America – Glenn T. Stanton, June 29, 2020, The Daily Citizen
With Malice Toward None is a Braver Angels initiative to promote a healthy and productive response to the November 3 election.
With Malice Toward None is a Braver Angels initiative to promote a healthy and productive response to the November 3 election.
#CCL2020 June Conference: Thinking Forward on Race and America
Braver Angels' Director of Public Outreach John Wood Jr. spoke at the Citizens Climate Lobby's June Conference.
Braver Angels working to build a more united United StatesBraver Angels Central Texas co-founder Steve Saltwick in a June 3, 2020 Interview with KTBC FOX7 News in Austin
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Bridging the Bitter Divide Between Red and Blue - NBC4 New York, Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
“Better Angels: Civility in Politics” – C-SPAN – Washington Journal, Wed., November 27, 2019 – interview with David Blankenhorn, President and Co-Founder, Braver Angels
The Christian TV program “Focus Today” recently aired a Braver Angels (formerly Better Angels) event on abortion (a 13-minute feature piece).
When red and blue agree to meet — and not change each others minds ~Christian Science Monitor, Wimberley, Texas
Inside the US 'therapy' classes where Trump voters and liberals learn how to make friends again ~The Telegraph (.pdf here)
How Colleges Can Take Us To The Better Angels Of Our Nature ~Forbes
Better Angels group helps people ease into political disagreements ~Deluth (MN) News Tribune (Feb. 2, 2020)
First Braver Angels (formerly Better Angels) Candidates Debate:
County commissioner candidates in Gastonia, Crowders Mountain spar Monday night ~Gaston (NC) Gazette (Feb. 4, 2020)
Reds and blues find common ground in Iowa City ~Iowa City Press-Citizen (Feb. 7, 2020)
Better Angels Speakers Promote Respectful Relationships in Midst of Political Division ~Oakland County (MI) Times (Feb. 12, 2020)
Inside the US 'therapy' classes where Trump voters and liberals learn how to make friends again ~The Telegraph (.pdf here)
How Colleges Can Take Us To The Better Angels Of Our Nature ~Forbes
Better Angels group helps people ease into political disagreements ~Deluth (MN) News Tribune (Feb. 2, 2020)
First Braver Angels (formerly Better Angels) Candidates Debate:
County commissioner candidates in Gastonia, Crowders Mountain spar Monday night ~Gaston (NC) Gazette (Feb. 4, 2020)
Reds and blues find common ground in Iowa City ~Iowa City Press-Citizen (Feb. 7, 2020)
Better Angels Speakers Promote Respectful Relationships in Midst of Political Division ~Oakland County (MI) Times (Feb. 12, 2020)
Radio Interview
Myrna King and Mike Seay of Braver Angels (formerly Better Angels) Central Texas were interviewed by On River Time host DuAnne Redus on KWVH Wimberley Valley Radio on October 17, 2019.
Myrna King and Mike Seay of Braver Angels (formerly Better Angels) Central Texas were interviewed by On River Time host DuAnne Redus on KWVH Wimberley Valley Radio on October 17, 2019.
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