The nation has become more divided, yet families can still reunite. Caroline and James Koster have dedicated years to discovering methods for connecting despite their political differences. For many years, the couple from Brooklyn, N.Y., would take their two sons to their neighborhood polling place, where they would typically negate each other’s vote—she is usually more moderate, while he leans more conservative. Their broader family also has diverse political views. Every year, Caroline, 58, meets with numerous relatives who lean right politically in Kentucky for a family reunion. This month, the couple will celebrate Thanksgiving in Ohio with some of James’s brothers, who have differing political views. “We cover a wide range of views, from very liberal to centrist to extremely conservative,” James, 59, stated. “For some individuals, these varying opinions can create a rift between them,” he continued. “However, we prevent that from occurring.” During this holiday season, families in a divided nation are finalizing their menus and making arrangements to reunite with loved ones who might have differing opinions about the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. As the nation has become more divided, how can families reunite?
