A Very Nevertheless Holiday: Master Post
We don’t know about you all, but our holidays were filled with fraught political exchanges long before Trump got elected. Whether it was your uncle telling you that you’d be a Republican as soon as you started making your own money, or a cousin who pulled out the dreaded third party voter argument, the holidays have always been fraught with political drama.
As with all things in the Trump era, it’s gotten remarkably worse. So we at the Nevertheless Project have put together some guides for you this holiday season. Whether you need some self-care tips to get you through a marathon of family events, or you’ve zeroed in on your target and you’re going to convince them you’re right if you have to use a literal pie (chart) to do it we’ve got you covered. Save this link! We’ll be updating it as we finish each new holiday guide. Got any tips of your own you’d like to share? Hit us up on twitter @NeverthelessPrj.
So You Want to Fight About Taxes? — as Jon Lovett said, it’s not a tax bill, it’s a heist. Here’s a rundown of the current legislation, and a quick one sheet you can download if you’re traveling to one of those terrible places without cell service.
Holiday Resistance Brief: Protesting During the National Anthem and Why the NFL May Be a Controversial Holiday Topic This Year — Football and Thanksgiving go together like Trump and Putin. Those NFL protests are going to come up. Arm yourself with the facts, and a couple of good answers for some common comments.
A Guide to Fighting About Sexual Misconduct — With the relentless revelations about sexual misconduct an almost daily occurrence, this is bound to come up. We’ve got you covered with tips to talk about this hard topic compassionately and accurately.
Quick Facts for Your Holiday Mic Drop — Sometimes you want to have it out, and sometimes you want to stand up with your plate, and just before you leave the table to go get more mashed potatoes, remind your relatives that just 3% of Americans own half the guns in the U.S. We’ve got you covered.
Self Care for the Holidays with Your Conservative Relatives (Or Really Any Relatives. Holidays Are Exhausting) — Listen, guys. Take care of yourselves out there. We need you to come back and read our blog. Also because you are a human deserving of care or whatever. Happy holidays!
Need something not listed here? Check out our Lessons in Politics in case you get some process questions, or our archive for some background on things like immigration and healthcare.
