The 2024 Braver Angels Convention in Kenosha, Wisconsin, brought together over 700 participants from diverse political backgrounds to promote depolarization and civic engagement. Key themes included "Citizen-Centered Democracy" and expanding the Braver Angels Partners Network. Initiatives like the "Common Ground" workshops and cross-partisan polling efforts were highlighted. Moving forward, Braver Angels aims to partner with local alliances and leverage its educational resources to enhance civic engagement, while maintaining its cross-partisan integrity. Read the blog post below for the full debrief! Release: Post-Braver Angels Convention Debrief
*We at NCDD have consolidated the insights, ideas, and meeting notes from various individuals and groups as they recapped the 2024 Braver Angels Convention. We would like to extend our gratitude to Harry Boyte from the Institute of Public Life and Work and Walt from the Inter-Movement Impact Project for their valuable contributions. The recent Braver Angels convention in Kenosha, Wisconsin, marked a significant step forward in our collective efforts to bridge divides and foster a renewed sense of civic engagement. This gathering, held from June 27-30, was notable for its unique structure—equal numbers of red and blue delegates, along with a growing number of independents, creating a truly balanced environment for dialogue and collaboration. Convention Highlights and Innovations The convention brought together over 700 participants, all dedicated to reducing polarization and promoting a citizen-centered approach to democracy. Two major themes emerged:
Key Initiatives and Themes Several initiatives were highlighted at the convention:
Braver Angels' Role in the Civic Ecosystem Braver Angels continues to provide a grounded community for individuals committed to depolarization work. The organization is exploring how to serve as a convener for diverse groups while maintaining its cross-partisan integrity. This balancing act involves:
Opportunities for Collaboration and Synergy The convention revealed numerous opportunities for Braver Angels to partner with other organizations:
Next Steps for Building a Cohesive Movement Moving forward, we aim to:
About the Intermovement Impact Project (IMIP) IMIP is dedicated to fostering transpartisan relationships, mutual respect, and collective impact among various civic leaders and organizations. Our shared purpose is to build wide bridges of cooperation across political divides to strengthen our democratic republic, civic health, and social cohesion. Through initiatives like the Generate Democracy! Bridge/Block/Build framework, we encourage collaborative efforts to:
A Shared Mindset for Generative Collaboration The Bridge / Block / Build framework calls for a mindset that is:
Join the Conversation We invite you to share your thoughts and ideas on how we can continue to build on the momentum from the Braver Angels convention and work together to foster a healthy, vibrant democracy. Let's keep the dialogue going and find new ways to collaborate and make a difference in our communities.
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