Red/Blue Workshop (Part 1 and 2) for Eastern Tennessee Alliance

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Braver Angels National Red/Blue Workshop (Part 1 & 2)

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DescriptionJoin us for a free two-part intensive online workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped thinking, clarify disagreements, build relationships and find common ground through listening and learning rather than declaring and debating.Registering for Part 1 will automatically include you in Part 2 of the workshop. This workshop is conducted on two separate days and is three hours long each day. It is important to be available and committed for both segments.Schedule In part one, participants get to know one another and a foundation of trust is established. This paves the way for a deeper dive into authentic, respectful and thought-provoking questions and answers in part two. <ul><li>Part 1: January 30 at 2pm Eastern</li><li>Part 2: January 31 at 2 pm Eastern</li></ul>Who can attend? Anyone interested in developing a deeper understanding of, and connection with, people whose political beliefs differ from their own is welcome. There are two ways to join a Red/Blue Workshop: as a Participant or as an Observer.<ul><li>Participants engage in small - and large - group discussions with individuals of both the same and different political persuasions. Participants identify as “red” or “blue” leaning. We strive for an equal balance of red and blue participants: 5 to 7 people on each side. </li><li>Observers watch and listen, but do not participate in the discussions.</li></ul>Workshop Goals<ul><li>To better understand the experiences and beliefs of those on the other side of the political divide;</li><li>To seek out areas of common ground in addition to acknowledging and respecting difference;</li><li>To gain insights that might help to heal the increasing polarization in our community and the nation.</li></ul>Questions? <ul>Contact Stan Lisle at slisle@braverangels.org.</ul>

This workshop is a free event brought to you by <a href="https://braverangels.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Braver Angels</a> as part of our mission to depolarize America. Braver Angels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We invite you to consider a gift to Braver Angels; all donations are tax deductible. Your support will allow us to offer more workshops and debates with the ultimate goal of uniting America.

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