(NewsNation) — The new leader of a grassroots organization that has worked for almost a decade to break down barriers between Americans who don’t see eye-to-eye politically says the group's mission has become even more critical after last week’s fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

With more than 15,000 members and 100 local alliances nationwide, Braver Angels has remained committed to reducing political polarization. The not-for-profit organization hosts debates, workshops, one-on-one conversations and other events that encourage attendees to leave their political labels at the door and move closer to finding common ground with those with whom they may not agree.

Braver Angels CEO Maury Giles started on the job less than two months ago. But after Kirk was shot and kille

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