Salem group fights political polarization by bridging divides

Many fear that having civil discussions with those who disagree with them is increasingly difficult. A local group is trying to change that. 

The Salem chapter of Braver Angels formed last year to fight political polarization and bridge the partisan divide. The group is cross-partisan and volunteer-led, and has over 14,670 members nationally, according to its website. It has been involved in Oregon since 2018 and is active in several counties in the Willamette…