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Braver Angels

Braver Angels

American nonprofit organization

Braver Angels (formerly Better Angels) is a New York-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to political depolarization. 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.[1][2][3][4]

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Founding

Braver Angels was founded by David Blankenhorn, Bill Doherty, and David Lapp shortly after the 2016 presidential election.[5]

The organization's original Better Angels name was inspired by Lincoln's plea for national unity at the close of his first inaugural address. The name was changed to Braver Angels in 2020 pursuant to a trademark infringement suit.[6][7]

Leadership

David Blankenhorn is the president of Braver Angels.[5] Prior to Braver Angels, Blankenhorn worked to prevent the legalization of gay marriage; in 2012, he announced that he continues to believe gay marriage is morally wrong, but is in favor of its legalization as a political compromise.[8]

John Wood Jr. is the Director of Media Development at Braver Angels. He produces the Braver Angels podcast and Youtube channel. He is a Republican politician.[9]

Podcast

The Braver Angels Podcast began in 2017, hosted by a rotating group of Braver Angels leaders including David Blankenhorn, John Wood Jr., Alma Cook, April Lawson Kornfield, Ciaran O'Connor, and Mónica Guzmán. Past guests have included Bill Kristol, James Comey, Scott Adams, Jonathan Haidt, Coleman Hughes, Hawk Newsome, Carol M. Swain, and Greta Van Susteren.[10]

References

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    Luscombe, Belinda (February 19, 2021). "Fighting With a Family Member Over Politics? Try These 4 Steps". Time. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
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    Graham, David A. (December 29, 2018). "The Bipartisan Group That's Not Afraid of Partisanship". The Atlantic. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
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    Lindgren, Suzanne (September 1, 2019). "Osceola pair joins Better Angels effort". Osceola Sun. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
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    Sprei, Doug (August 13, 2018). "Interview: David Blankenhorn, Founder of Better Angels". ACTA American Council of Trustees and Alumni. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
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    "Our Leadership". Braver Angels. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
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    Maloney, Pamela C. (November 18, 2019). "Use of 'Better Angels' mark infringes Ken Burns' film company's senior mark". IP Law Daily. Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  7. [7]
    "Joint Statement from Braver Angels and The Better Angels Society" (Press release). Braver Angels. April 10, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  8. [8]
    David Blankenhorn (June 22, 2012). "How My View on Gay Marriage Changed". New York Times.
  9. [9]
    John Wood Jr. on LinkedIn
  10. [10]
    "The Braver Angels Podcast". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
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