Are there people in your life — at home, at work, in your social circle — with whom you don’t dare discuss certain public figures or political issues?
In these polarized times, the answer likely is yes. Opposing political views, and the fear of raising them, can create barriers and simmering, under-the-surface resentments. That’s not conducive to harmonious families or smoothly functioning workplaces. So, what’s to be done? The ideal answer is not to clam up and avoid political topics but to engage in some manner so that parties on both sides of the question at least understand and respect each
