Debate rages over how to handle conservative relatives. As Transgender Awareness week wraps up, we offer some tips for being an ally everywhere—even at the Thanksgiving table!
Even when we can’t change MAGA minds, we can shift public discourse.
Plan ahead to buy meaningful gifts that support causes dear to you or your loved ones. Visit craft or ethnic fairs for locally made items, or plan a gift of food treats for the person who already has everything. If it’s the thought that counts, put thought into gifting!
Create relationships in your neighborhood. Do it formally through a neighborhood project, or take the next step with someone. Wave, borrow a cup of sugar and take back cookies, or invite them to dinner. Start slow and build.
This is especially easy to do over the holiday season when dropping by with cookies or inviting folks over for an open-house hot-cocoa bar are entirely normal things to do.
