The Debate Dispatch
Sam Rechek, Natalie Laroche, The Braver Angels Debate TeamThe what, why, and how of Braver Angels Debates
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Dear Madam Chair,
I recently chaired a debate on a contentious redistricting bill. Usually I try to give each speaker their time, reminding everyone that the number one rule in a Braver Angels debate is: “say what you truly believe.” That...
Meet the Summer 2026 Interns
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Debate Recap: Christianity & Politics
When I was first asked to chair the recent national debate on Christianity and Politics, I wondered if I had been typecast. If you know me, you know I am very interested in, and critical of, the dominant role Christianity has historically p...
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In late November of 2025, the Wichita City Council prepared a special ballot measure to see if the city’s voters would approve a 1% sales tax increase.
Two months later, leaders from the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) hosted a Braver Angel...
My Introduction to Braver Angels
In a world where digital interactions often spark conflict rather than understanding, meaningful conversations across differences can be hard to find. Online platforms reward quick reactions and emotionally charged responses, leaving little...
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Your Braver Angels National Debate Team is a staff-volunteer partnership that puts on the National Community Debate and our Coliseum Debates, supports Local Debate programs across America, and brings you the Debate Dispatch!
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