Common Ground -l Immigration (CA - LA County Alliance)

Note: Free registration can be accessed using Promo Code "Braver". You will not need physical or virtual tickets in order to attend this event.

Join us for an in-person Common Ground Workshop on Immigration.

In June 2024, the Braver Angels National Convention voted to take on the issue of Immigration in the year ahead with the goal of reaching some practical points of agreement that can influence our political leaders to take necessary steps towards a shared vision of progress. The results from this Los Angeles workshop will be compiled and fed into a national report for publication.

The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem. Together participants talk about their connection to the issue and their opinion on solutions. By the end of the event they have come up with jointly and unanimously held Points of Agreements on values, concerns and policies. Points of Agreement can be fleshed out at future group meetings, and when possible lead to joint actions such as op-eds, joint speaking and meetings with legislators.

Goals:

• To delve into a single issue where citizens differ, and learn how each other sees 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.

Logistics:

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 strive for 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. In areas that have a geographic "color" imbalance, allowing for up to 15 Observers/Alternates provides an opportunity for more people to experience a Common Ground workshop.

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 an 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, Donations Help Use promo code BRAVER during registration to get a free ticket. Donations beyond the free ticket support Braver Angels, 501(c)3.

Questions? Contact organizers Emily Henderson: [email protected] & Bob McDuff: [email protected]

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to [email protected]

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