Learn about 'Bridging the Partisan Divide' with Braver Angels and local League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale will host their annual special February meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The program, titled, "Love Your League: Bridging the Partisan Divide," will be 7 to 8 p.m. on Zoom. It will feature a presentation by Chuck Stone, J.D., Illinois coordinator for Braver Angels and Madeline McCarren, Ph.D., volunteer for Braver Angels.
Politics is tough. It always has been. American politics is competitive, thrilling, frustrating - and infuriating. The stakes are high. Issues are important. Outcomes matter. This is why we care, and should care, about politics.
"The recent national election left many Americans feeling more polarized and divided than ever before," said Roberta Borrino, chapter president. "Our League is looking forward to hearing from Braver Angels because they are a bipartisan nonprofit that aims to create meaningful dialogue and understanding across political lines - which is central to our mission."
Braver Angels offers structured programs based on proven family therapy techniques to help people understand the other side's point of view - even if you don't agree with it. Their programs allow you to engage those with whom you disagree and look for common ground along with ways to work together to reduce the political divide among Americans. Braver Angels strives to unite "red" and "blue" Americans in a working alliance to depolarize America.
Start the new year out right with a thought-provoking evening learning from Braver Angels and the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale. To request the Zoom link for this event or for more information about other League's events and monthly meetings, contact Roberta Borrino at (630) 283-2894 or lwvrbmail@gmail.com.
Formed in 2012, the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale provides information on topics that impact our local, state and federal government. The League works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Celebrating 100 years of experience and having grown to more than 800 local and state affiliations, the League is one of America's most trusted grass-roots organizations. The League does not support, endorse or oppose political candidates. Membership in the League is open to men and women ages 16 and over.
For more information about the League's events and monthly meetings, or to become a member of the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale, visit www.lwvrb.org or contact Roberta Borrino at (630) 283-2894 or lwvrbmail@gmail.com.
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For more on the League of Women Voters of the United States, visit www.lwv.org, or the League of Women Voters of Illinois, visit www.lwvil.org.
About Braver Angels
Braver Angels is a New York-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliated with the Institute for American Values. The organization runs workshops, debates, and other events where "red" (conservative) and "blue" (liberal) participants attempt to better understand one another's positions and discover their shared values. Its stated mission is depolarizing United States politics. Braver Angels works to restore civic trust and a house united in the U.S.A. More information about the Braver Angels is available at www.braverangels.org.