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Featured upcoming events
Featured upcoming events
Workshop on Skills for Disagreeing Better: 1:30-3pm on Saturday, February 7 at Traverwood Branch of the Ann Arbor District Library. Registration Required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979654609227?discount=BRAVER&aff=oddtdtcreator. This workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically and teaches essential skills for communicating across differences and finding common ground.
Discussion on "The Future of the American Presidency: How Should it Evolve?": 6-8pm on Tuesday, February 24 at Sam Hill restaurant (5827 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA). Discussion will include the following questions.
How Powerful should the presidency be in a gridlocked system?
Emergency Powers—Necessary Tool or Standing Threat?
Who Should control the executive branch—the President or Independent Institutions?
Presidential Accountability---How Much is Too Much? Too Little?
Can the Presidency unite a polarized nation—or does it make Polarization worse?
Calendar of Alliance of Washtenaw County Events
Past Event: Skills for Disagreeing Better Workshop
January 25, 2026, Howell MI
Past Event: Skills for Disagreeing Better Workshop
January 25, 2026, Howell MI
We were thrilled to conduct a "Skills for Disagreeing Better" workshop for the League of Women Voters of Livingston County at the beautiful Howell Carnegie District Library. Despite the freezing temperatures, a hardy group showed up ready to bridge the political divide on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Past Event: Family and Politics Workshop
Past Event: Family and Politics Workshop
November 16, 2025, Manchester, MI
November 16, 2025, Manchester, MI
Tired of politics ruining family time? There’s a fix!
We just wrapped up an incredible Braver Angels workshop, Family and Politics, that taught real, applicable skills for navigating those tricky political talks with loved ones. It’s not about changing minds; it’s about changing the conversation.
The work is happening, and these skills are vital for a healthy society (and healthier family get togethers!). Email us at washtenaw-county-mi@braverangels.org if you, your faith-based organization, or other group is interested in holding a workshop.
Past Event: a discussion on immigration.
Past Event: a discussion on immigration.
October 16, 2025, Saline, MI
October 16, 2025, Saline, MI
We had an engaging discussion in Saline on immigration. We were encouraged by our common compassion for the people involved. We were also humbled by the challenge of designing a system that actually works.
Past Event: Coliseum Debate - Who represents the working class?
Past Event: Coliseum Debate - Who represents the working class?
May 18, 2025, Dearborn, MI
May 18, 2025, Dearborn, MI
Harold Meyerson
Jason Krzysiak
Daniel McCarthy
Wilk Wilkinson
Who truly speaks for the working class? Is there hope that populism—of the right or the left—might truly serve this group that so often feels overlooked? What does this multifaceted group want, anyway?
We held a coliseum debate in person and live-streamed on YouTube (recording available). Our four panelists debated the possibility of political realignment and made the case for and against our resolution: Resolved - The Republican Party is the party of the working class.
Local attendees had the opportunity to connect with our speakers, our National Debate Team, Michigan Network and Washtenaw Alliance leaders and members, and others who care about working class politics and bridging political divides.
After the panel Q&A, we enjoyed a light reception of drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
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