Washington State Community Debate:
Resolved: Minors (under 18) should be allowed to undergo medical modifications to match their self-declared gender identity.
Date: Friday, October 17th, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM PT
Where: Online
Register HERE
Questions: Email Sue Lani at smadsen@braverangels.org
Promoting the Privileged?
The Surprising Bipartisan Advocacy Movement for Washington's Boys and Men (Western Washington Alliance)
Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Time: 3 PM – 4:30 PM PT
Where: In-Person
Location: The Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109
Register HERE
Questions: Email Ingrid at iwysong@braverangels.org
Hope over Hate Summit: Communicating Across Differences (2-part workshop)
Date: Saturday, October 19th, 2025
Summit Duration: 1 PM – 5 PM PT (see the for a detailed breakdown of when the workshops will be happening)
Where: In-Person- Downtown Seattle
Location: The Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109
Register HERE (Registration is $40)
Questions: Please communicate through the Hope Over Hate Summit webpage
Depolarizing Ourselves (Western Washington Alliance)
Date: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM PT
Where: In-Person & Online
Location: St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
Register HERE
Questions: Email Dean Steve Thomason at sthomason@saintmarks.org
Finding Common Ground on Local Immigration Enforcement
Date: Sunday, November 9th, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT
Where: In-person at the Lynnwood Library
Register HERE
Questions: Email Matt King at Mking@braverangels.org
Washington State Welcomes Those New to Braver Angels
Date: Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Time: 7 PM – 8:30 PM PT
Where: Online
Register HERE
Questions: Email Sharmin at sbanu@braverangels.org
Recent Events
Meet Braver Angels' new CEO, Maury Giles, in Seattle
This special gathering invites our WA community to connect directly with Maury and Barbara: to hear their vision, share your experiences, and explore how we can strengthen our bridge-building work here and across the nation.
Date: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Time: 7:15 - 9 PM PT
Where: In-Person
Location: The Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109
Register HERE
Questions: Stay Tuned!
A Conversation with CEO Maury Giles & COO Barbara Thomas
Elected officials, university representatives, and leaders of organizations committed to bridging the political divide are invited to meet Braver Angels’ new red-leaning CEO, Maury Giles, and blue-leaning COO, Barbara Thomas, during their brief visit to Seattle this week. Together, we’ll create space for meaningful conversation and connection, shaping a shared vision for bridging divides in Washington.
Date: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Time: 7:15 - 9 PM PT
Where: In-Person
Location: The Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109
Register HERE
Alliance/Members Meeting – (Columbia Gorge Washington Alliance)
Date: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM PT
Where: In-person
Location: White Salmon Community Library, 77 NE Wauna Ave., White Salmon, WA 98672
Questions: Email Tom at taspitarte@braverangels.org
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Kitsap County Monthly Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PT
Where: In-person
Location: Kitsap Regional Library-Poulsbo, 700 NE Lincoln Rd, Poulsbo, WA 98370
Register HERE
Questions: Email Elizabeth at edoll@braverangels.org
Depolarizing Within Workshop (Western Washington Alliance)
Date: Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM PT
Where: In-person
Location: Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Register HERE
Questions: Email Jim at jkosa@braverangels.org
Skills for Disagreeing Better Workshop (Western WA Alliance)
September 18th, 2025, at The Swedish Club
Past Events
Events from Braver Angels, National
Events for Members, the National Field Call
This event is open to the public, but it might be a little too much "inside baseball" for most folks. That is, the call typically includes strategies and directives for Braver Angels members. Check it out, and register, on the Field Leaders Portal, here.
More about Events
Do we have or Online events or In-Person events? The answer is yes, and yes! As you browse, you'll see events hosted online (on Zoom) and in person. Check the event description to be sure of the location.
Whether the event is online or in person, attendees can enjoy themselves. Here's a screen shot of attendees showing their approval via the famous "jazz hands."