Politics and family feel more fraught this Thanksgiving. Data shows they are. | Opinion

One in two adults is estranged from a close relation today. Of those estranged over politics, almost half say the break occurred within the last year. Read More

Your family likely wants to avoid political talk this Thanksgiving, new poll suggests

In the new poll, done by CBS News/YouGov, around 71 percent of Americans said they will try to avoid discussing politics on Thanksgiving. On the flip side, 29 percent of respondents stated they would ... Read More

Should You Talk Politics at Thanksgiving? Family Therapists Share Advice

Ultimately, there is no universal "right" or "wrong" answer to whether families should discuss politics at Thanksgiving. Each family must assess their unique dynamics, history, and emotional ... Read More

How to survive a Thanksgiving dinner with relatives who disagree about politics | Opinion

As much as many of us look forward to Thanksgiving with family and friends, it can be a notoriously fraught time ... post-event survey that they appreciated, “the free exchange of ideas without the ... Read More

Most say they'll try to avoid political talk at post-election Thanksgiving — CBS News poll

Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving. Read More

Pumpkin pie politics: How to avoid political arguments at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving ... in your political views, you show that you’re not blindly partisan. This can make others feel more comfortable engaging in a civil conversation without feeling like they are ... Read More