Volunteer for The Heartland Convention Initiative
Braver Angels at the Republican & Democratic National Conventions!
A team of Braver Angels in Wisconsin and Illinois have been working together for close to a year to have a visible Braver Angels presence in Milwaukee, WI during the the Republican National Convention in July and in Chicago, IL during the Democratic National Convention in August.
This effort has been dubbed the Heartland Initiative as we want to provide a warm Midwest welcome to the political world as they come to the Heartland of America.
The goal is to spread the message of Braver Angels and show our political leaders and the country that we can do better. Even when we strongly disagree with each other, Reds and Blues can come together in a civil and welcoming manner.
Activities Planned
The Heartland Initiative will consist of a variety of ongoing activities in the days before and during each party convention in Milwaukee and Chicago. Many details are still being worked out, but here is what is being planned.
A few days before each convention, Braver Angels will host a large public event (a townhall and/or debate) with local leaders, pundits, and activists.
During the convention, mixed Red/Blue pairs & groups will volunteer with each city's host committee (a nonpartisan entity) in a variety of roles, such as greeting arriving delegates and providing city/logistical information.
We plan on having a Braver Angels table/display in an exhibition area in each city.
During each convention, we will host one or two small moderated panel discussions with high-profile figures from the convention, or similar style offerings.
One night during each convention, we will host a Braver Angels musical showcase at a local venue.
Throughout both conventions, we will be encouraging delegates, community members, and all citizens to sign a forthcoming Braver Angels petition calling on our political leaders to take responsiblity for our fractured politics and work together on healing our country's divisions.
How You Can Help!
This will be a massive undertaking and we need volunteers like you to make it happen!
Exact details for roles & responsibilities are still being finalized, but we would like to encourage Braver Angels from across the country to sign up to volunteer so you can begin planning to be in Milwaukee and/or Chicago this summer.
The potential date ranges of the Braver Angels activities are listed below. You do NOT need to be in Milwaukee or Chicago all days. Just come when you are able!
Milwaukee, WI (RNC) - July 12 - 19
Chicago, IL (DNC) - August 15 - 23
Some important notes:
Volunteers can no longer apply to work INSIDE of the convention security perimeters. However, volunteers are still welcome to come to Milwaukee & Chicago to help with Braver Angels specific activities.
Volunteers need to plan on covreing their own transportation, lodging, and food.