Braver Angels of Washtenaw County Michigan works in our local community by holding skill-building workshops, debates, informal conversations about current topics, and public presentations designed to bridge the polarized political divide we experience in our country. These events allow conservatives, liberals, and everyone in-between to get past the destructive stereotypes so we can have civil conversations about real issues that lead to productive problem-solving. 

Our Alliance mailing list is limited to people with a Washtenaw County zip code. Michigan as a state has coordinators whom you can contact here. As a Braver Angels member, you will receive emails about events in our state and national events, including workshops. Check out our national website here.

Stay connected and informed through our chapter's online presence.

• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581439890532

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washtenawcountybraverangels/

• Sign up for the newsletter: email washtenaw-county-mi@braverangels.org

Alliance Co-Chair Leadership

To contact the Alliance Co-Chairs, please email washtenaw-county-mi@braverangels.org

The Alliance of Washtenaw County is proudly celebrating its 1st anniversary as an official Braver Angels Alliance!

We are excited to share the significant progress we've made in our inaugural year toward reducing political polarization and fostering constructive dialogue right here in Washtenaw County.  Some of our accomplishments this year include...

Building Community Through Engaging Programs

We established a remarkable Program Committee that develops and leads highly engaging monthly discussions. These enjoyable and well-attended events have been foundational in establishing our Alliance community.

Discussions on A Broad Range of Topics

• Rank choice voting

• Immigration

• Free Speech

• Our Own American Stories

Focused Workshops and Events

We actively engaged the community with structured programs designed to bridge divides:

• We held four Depolarizing Workshops aimed at reducing political divisiveness.

• We partnered with the University of Michigan’s Community Scholars Program for a screening and discussion of "Undivide Us."

• We moderated two debates at OLLIi (Oscher Lifelong Learning Institute).

Training and Leadership

Our commitment extends to developing local expertise:

• Members trained and certified as both in-person and online moderators, as well as Ambassador.

• We served as a representative on the Braver Network and on the Michigan Steering Committee.