Let's talk about legislative folly! 

Watch comedic docudrama, Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game (1hr35m) to reference as a primer to our discussion on ill-conceived and outdated laws and regulations that criminalize victimless activities.

Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game is available for free on Tubi or with subscription or purchase from several other streaming platforms. Please watch in advance of our discussion. 

Saturday, January  17
2:00-4:30 pm 

Special Collections Library, 423 Central NE

Albuquerque, NM

Join us for our Braver Bridge Builders meeting to discuss goals and objectives for the New Year.  

We will also spend some time practicing the "Pivot" step in Braver Angels' LAPP skills. 

Wednesday, January 21
11:30-1:00 pm 

Asbury United Methodist Church
10000 Candelaria NE
Albuquerque, NM

Topic: Understanding New Mexico's complex municipal election codes

Albuquerque recently spent millions of taxpayer dollars to elect a mayor and 5 city council members.  Is there a better way to elect local government officials?  How do other city and county governments in New Mexico manage elections?  Why are election codes different in different municipalities in the state?  How have the codes changed over time?

Get answers to these questions from Jeff Tucker, who recently researched this topic for the Albuquerque Journal.  After Jeff gives us an overview of what he learned we will have the opportunity to ask questions and share our thoughts and ideas.

Thursday, January 29
6:00-8:30 pm
Come at 6:00 to order food.  Discussion starts at 7:00.

Mimi's Cafe, 4316 The 25 Way NE
Albuquerque, NM

When you are only with people who agree with you politically, what do you say about those on “the other side”?  A first step in counteracting political polarization is to depolarize ourselves. 

This 2-session class is designed to help you be aware of and counteract the “inner polarizer” that can incline us toward stereotyping, dismissing, ridiculing, and contempt of those with differing political views.  

The leaders are certified facilitators of this introductory Braver Angels course.  

Please attend both sessions if you can.

February 8 and 15   11:00 AM

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church

5301 Ponderosa Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM