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Braver Conversations is a brand new regular column run by The News-Gazette in Champaign, IL. The column will be written by members of the Braver Angels Alliance of East-Central Illinois. The goal is to offer stories of common ground, examples of BA principles, and tips on how to disagree with respect and civility, all with a local focus on East-Central Illinois.
Latest Braver Conversations Article
Latest Braver Conversations Article
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News-Gazette readers (and others) are encouraged to join these Braver Conversations by offering feedback, suggest topics, and ask questions to be addressed by Braver Angels members in the column.
The Braver Conversations Team
The Braver Conversations Team
These members of the Braver Angels Alliance of East-Central Illinois rotate writing and editing duties for the column. They also work together to review and decide upon topics.
Carol Bosley, Blue
Craig Chamberlain, Blue
Lesley Dzik, Red
Matt Hausman, Red
Michael Trout, Blue
Pattsi Petrie, Blue
Peggy Prichard, Red
Rich Montgomery, Red
Sara Kelley, Blue
Tony Schutz, Red
Previous Braver Conversations
Previous Braver Conversations
"Is Debate a Conversation?" - Mar 4, 2025
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"Is Empathy Dangerous" - Feb 4, 2025
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"After the election: Same outcome, different reaction" - Dec 10, 2024
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"After the election: Breaking bread across the aisle" - Dec 10, 2024
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"An Election Day Pledge - With Malice Toward None" - Nov 5, 2024
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"A Braver Angels Toolkit for the Election, Before and After" - Oct 22, 2024
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"Advocate for Better Politics through the American Hope Campaign" - Oct 8, 2024
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"What We Have in Common" - September 24, 2024
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"You Can Fight for Your Cause and Still Bridge the Divide" - September 10, 2024
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"Transcending Negativity with Truth" - August 27, 2024
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"Staying Sane in Polarizing Times" - August 13, 2024
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"Not Just Listening But Actually Hearing Each Other" - July 30, 2024
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"In Dark Times, A Beacon of American Hope" - July 16, 2024
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"Learning to Discern: Balancing News & Social Media" - July 2, 2024
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"Skills Can Be Learned for Better, Braver Discussions" - June 18, 2024
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"Finding Common Ground on Election Integrity" - June 4, 2024
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"Words Matter in Political Banter" - May 21, 2024
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"Living and Loving in a Mixed Political Marriage" - May 7, 2024
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"It's a Practical Matter" - April 23, 2024
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"Let's Get Personal" - April 9, 2024
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"Finding Common Ground in Uncommon Times" - March 26, 2024
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