Addressing Immigration - A Common Ground Workshop

Would you like to influence Congress to do something to address immigration?

This workshop is part of the Citizens Commision on Immigration, a national Braver Angels effort to engage Congress on the topic of immigration.

Workshop Goals:

• To delve into the issue of immigration and learn how participants view the problem
• To delineate areas of common ground and points of agreement
• To learn something that might be helpful to others in our community and the nation.
• To participate in a follow up meeting on immigration with congressional representatives

This Common Ground Workshop will bring together equal numbers of Red-leaning and Blue-leaning participants (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into immigration. Participants talk about their connection to the issue and their opinion on solutions. The end result of the 6 hour event is a document that identifies unanimously held points of agreement on values, concerns and policies.

There are two ways to join a Common Ground Workshop:

• Participant: A participant will engage in small- and large-group discussions with individuals of both the same and different political persuasions. Participants must identify as “red” (Republican or leaning conservative) or “blue” (Democrat or leaning liberal). We will have an equal balance of red and blue participants: 4 to 8 people on each side.
• Observer/Alternate: An observer/alternate will not participate in the discussions directly but will have the opportunity to watch and listen. Observers/Alternates should be ready to step in and participate as their "color" in the event of participant cancellations.

Who can come? Anyone interested in developing a deeper understanding of, and connection with, people whose political beliefs differ from their own. You should honestly be able to answer "yes" to the following question:

“Are you willing to listen to the other side, and are you willing to speak to the other side with respect?”

Everyone who signs up will receive a phone call or email from an organizer. Organizers reserve the right to switch people between Participant and Observer/Alternate status depending on the needs of the workshop.

*Tickets are Free, Contributions Help: Use access/promo code BRAVER during registration to get a free ticket. Optional paid tickets support Braver Angels, 501(c)3, and are considered a non-tax-deductible fee for service. If you wish to make a tax-deductible contribution instead, head on over to our website.

Questions? Contact taylor.deborah57@gmail.com

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org