Tag: Braver Angels

  • With Our Light Under a Bushel

    I asked a local friend to join me as a member of the Salem Braver Angels steering committee. “No” is a common answer and I was prepared for that. She said “no.” I appreciated that she took the time to explain why, and her story stimulated a sadness in me. She said the reason she…

  • A Significant Piece of Mind

    I knew the guy was gonna take a swing, and I had prepared for it…which is the whole point of this post. Prepare, meaning practice. He was the field director for US Senate candidate Mike Erickson, a Republican and MAGA devotee. It was a few weeks before the 2024 national election. He followed me outside…

  • News: Braver Angels and IKE Box Host Bi-Partisan Coffee Talks

    IKE Box and Isaac’s Café has invited the newly formed Braver Angels of Salem group to hold monthly Coffee Talks to help nurture civility and open sharing of ideas on thorny topics. “The event is free, and everyone interested in creating more peace in our community is welcome,” said Satya Chandragiri, a physician, psychiatrist, and…