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The episode discusses the Braver Angels 2026 Convention and the pledge signed by delegates to promote courageous citizenship.

Something remarkable happened in Philadelphia, days before America celebrated its 250th birthday and streets away from where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Nearly 900 Braver Angels delegates at their Convention signed a pledge to be courageous citizens. Being a courageous citizen stands in proud contrast to easy citizenship. In America’s current culture of contempt, it’s courageous to build, not destroy.  In this episode we hear from delegates, convention organizers and conference speakers, including two Members of Congress: Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Brian Fitzpatrick. Both Congressmen warmly praised Braver Angels for the work it does. One of major themes at the Convention was the work of the Citizens Commission on Immigration . We will hear much more about that on our next podcast episode.  There was also a sense that almost ten years in, Braver Angels is moving from start up to take off. National leaders rolled out a strategic plan that calls for a big increase in volunteers and subscribers. And there was signing and song every day of the convention. You might now say that music is central to the heart and soul of Braver Angels. Here is the…

People in this episode

Guests: Tom Suozzi, Brian Fitzpatrick

Topics covered

• civic engagement
• political discourse
• Braver Angels
• courageous citizenship
• immigration
• community building

Keywords

• Braver Angels
• courageous citizen
• political unity
• Philadelphia
• immigration
• civic culture
• Tom Suozzi
• Brian Fitzpatrick

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Braver Angels

Books & works: Declaration of Independence

Places: Philadelphia

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