We've all heard that the two things you should never discuss are politics and religion. Especially at Thanksgiving. While it does make family gatherings easier if you just completely sidestep any topics that may be contentious, it doesn't make for a better society. Often, we feel most uncomfortable with the conversations that we are most in need of having. Simply ignoring an issue will not make it go away and an increased understanding of any topic or issue is never a bad thing. Yes, it can be very difficult to communicate across the modern political divide, but in this course, we'll offer some tips to make these conversations go a little easier.