Detroit Coliseum Debate: Who Represents the Working Class?

Who truly speaks for the working class? Is there hope that populism—of the left or the right—might truly serve this group that so often feels overlooked?

Join us in person or via YouTube on Sunday, May 18 at 2 pm Eastern for a Coliseum Debate in which our four panelists will debate the possibility of political realignment and make the case for and against our resolution,

Resolved: The Republican Party is the party of the working class.

Note that our resolutions do not represent a house position, and Braver Angels debates offer those for and against the resolution equal opportunities to speak. Local audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions.

Tickets are FREE! If you don't see any free tickets, enter the code BRAVER when you register.

Panelists

We're delighted to announce our panelists for this event:

• Wilk Wilkinson, host of Derate the Hate and Braver Angels volunteer leader
• Harold Meyerson, Editor at Large of The American Prospect
• Daniel McCarthy, Editor in Chief of Modern Age: A Conservative Review
• Jason Kyrzsiak, Skilled Tradesman at Ford Motor Company and Member UAW Local 245

Jessie Mannisto, Braver Angels Director of Debates, will serve as chair.

For Local Participants

This debate will be held in-person in the Gallery Room at The Henry, a hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. Doors to the Gallery Room will open at 1:30.

After the debate concludes, join us for complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres as well as a chance to connect with our speakers, our National Debate Team, your local Braver Angels Alliance, and others who care about working class politics and bridging political divides. Please RSVP as tickets are limited.

For National Participants

This debate will be live-streamed via the Braver Angels YouTube channel. All participants are strongly encouraged to register in advance.

Questions? Email debates@braverangels.org.

This debate is brought to you by Braver Angels, a 501(c)(3) non-profit as part of our mission to depolarize America. 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.

You will have an opportunity to make a donation as you register, if you so choose. Your choice will have no bearing on your registration.

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