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https://downhomenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/10-TIPS-FOR-HARD-POLITICAL-CONVERSATIONS.png1200628At Down Home, we don’t want to leave folks behind… and for a lot of us, that means our friends and family. But how do we talk earnestly and honestly about our beliefs and politics, often across what seems like insurmountable divides? 1. Know your own purpose and intent. Ask yourself why you are engaging... Read more »