As the holiday season approaches, Americans face a new layer of unease in gathering with family: political divides are sharp, especially after a tumultuous election cycle. For many, the anxiety isn’t just about who will make the mashed potatoes but how to navigate dinner conversations without feeling like they’re compromising their morals. At Share Our America, an initiative to help communities rebuild trust and reduce polarization, we know a thing or two about gathering with grace, and this season, we offer a roadmap for bringing that spirit into your own homes.
A few years ago, I sat at a picnic table in Chadron, Nebraska, watching an exchange that captured this essence of respectful dialogue we strive toward at........