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Published December 21, 2025

Thanks to everyone who attended our December meeting in the midst of the busy holiday season. Last Sunday we held our monthly meeting - the last of the year, and the last at the Bluebonnet Library.

Alliance Co-Chair Jim Ingram led the group in a discussion of the future of Braver Angels. As the priorities of the national organization move forward, we talked about ways our Baton Rouge Alliance can continue our vital work in the community. Our thanks to everyone who participated and added to the discussion.

In the coming days we’ll send information about our January gathering. Reminder - future meetings will take place at the South Branch Public Library at 2210 Glasgow Avenue.

In the meantime, we wish all of you a happy and peaceful holiday season!

Published November 10, 2025

Thanks to everyone who attended our November meeting! At least 45 participants gathered at the Bluebonnet Library for a discussion of the primary election system in Louisiana.

Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser spoke at the monthly Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance meeting about the issue of open versus closed primaries in Louisiana. The event included video footage of debates from the Louisiana legislature in 2024, giving participants background on how state leaders have approached this topic. 

Afterward, attendees broke into small groups to discuss the arguments presented in the debate, share their own perspectives, and consider how different primary systems affect voter participation and political representation. The conversation encouraged respectful dialogue and deeper understanding of Louisiana’s election process.

Thanks again to those who participated, and a special thanks to Lt. Gov. Nungesser for his willingness to join us!

Published October 21, 2025

Thanks to everyone who attended our October monthly meeting! On Sunday, October 12, more than 40 participants gathered at the Bluebonnet Library to hear about the Common Ground Project. 

We heard from Steven Procopio, Ph.D., president of the Public Affairs Research Council (PAR) whose mission is to provide an independent voice offering solutions to issues that face Louisiana. In partnership with Michael DiResto, director for the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at LSU, PAR has launched a Common Ground Project to promote nonpartisan communication opportunities for LSU students and the general public. Steven and Michael discussed the launch of this project and several upcoming events including Pizza & Public Affairs, Civic Sips, and the Common Ground Survey (results to be released later this year). 

The first Civic Sips will take place on November 6th at 6:00 pm at the Blend Wine Bar. The public is invited to share meaningful conversation in a relaxed, bipartisan setting. 

Register for Civic Sips and learn more at their website by following this link.

Mark your calendar - our next monthly meeting will be held on November 9th at 2:30 pm at the Bluebonnet Library. We’ll send out an announcement in the coming days… In the meantime, if you have any feedback or ideas for future meetings, please email us at baton-rouge.braverangels.org.