Certainly neither my circumstances nor how I've elected to deal with them are unique. But I hope that there is a tidbit of usefulness in articulating how I've chosen to navigate this path.
All the best. It's tough. 💛
I don't speak to them about religion or politics much -- it's mostly useless and only ends in argument. Conversations instead focus on daily life, family, friends, etc. This is the only way by which to continue a relationship with them.
It has been refreshing to reconnect with a few others from my childhood who have also evolved. I have always enjoyed these conversations and interactions immensely.
My family -- and my parents in particular -- have remained steadfastly religious and irrevocably attached to the political right.
It's difficult, however, not to have close friendships from my childhood, as everyone I knew was from the church. Nonetheless, my social network now has almost no day-to-day connection to the individuals I knew prior to leaving my home town. For me, physical distance has been a necessity.
I was raised in a conservative Lutheran church, but now am agnostic on good days and atheist on bad days. I made that transition around the age of 23. I'm 42 now. Ever since then, I have not lived in the town where I grew up and have worked to create a community around myself outside of the church.
"Who asked Trump the taco question" -- words I never thought I would type into an internet browser.
Megan Cassella, thanks for making our day a little lighter and Trump's blood pressure a smidge higher.
Reason #2 (of many) why New Yorkers SHOULD NOT RANK ANDREW CUOMO in the mayoral primary race on June 24.
Simply put: He's unethical and corrupt. (See NYT article below)
Instead, check out @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, @bradlander.bsky.social and Adrienne Adams. They are true progressive Democrats!
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Here's a link to the full article: taxpolicycenter.org/taxvox/house...
Oh, and the best part is that the proposed changes to Medicaid eligibility requirements in this same bill won't begin to kick people off of the program until January 1, 2029 -- when Trump is due to leave office.
This is an analysis conducted by the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center (TPC) of the budget/tax plan proposed by Republicans in the House as of May 9, 2025.
Why would we hand large tax cuts to the highest earners when it will only end up further accelerating the growth of our national deficit?
If there are other examples, please mention them in the comments.
Clearly, the stench of authoritarianism thoroughly permeates the act of a world leader holding a military parade on his birthday.
Reason #1 (of many) why New Yorkers SHOULD NOT RANK ANDREW CUOMO in the primary election for mayor on June 24. He's another bro -- along with Eric Adam -- who doesn't think the rules apply to him.
The rules apply. Full stop.
Our democracy is on the line. Let's get out there.
I've been picking up a few new t-shirts lately. I think this one is my fav 💛
There are nationwide protests against the Trump Administration happening tomorrow. Go to mobilize.us and find the one nearest you. These need to be HUGE. Let's gooooooo 🙌
The Trump Administration cut funding for this program on March 21, 2025.
