When it comes to politics, people trust their friends and family more than any other source of information - which means you have more power than you realise! Check out our conversation cards to help get your conversations flowing.
If we want to solve big problems, we need to be able to talk about them! While politics can feel divisive, most people agree on more than you might expect. Conversations about the issues that impact our lives help us make more informed voting decisions — and understand each other a little better.
If you want to talk about politics but don’t know how to bring it up, sharing something is an easy place to start. An article, a podcast, or even a tool like Build a Ballot can open the door.
Next time you read something interesting (from a reputable source!), send it to the group chat. Sometimes all it takes is: “Hey, I thought this was interesting.”
If you come from a different political background to someone, try leading with curiosity. Rather than trying to convince them, approach the conversation like a detective: what shaped their view? What experiences led them there?
You might discover unexpected common ground — or at least a better understanding.
You don’t have to talk about politics with everyone, all the time. Some relationships might not feel safe or productive for these conversations — and that’s okay.
It’s completely valid to set boundaries. Sometimes protecting the relationship (or your own energy) means stepping away from a conversation that’s causing more harm than good.
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