The New York Times Has Ideas on How to Handle a Guest Who Wants to Carry a Gun to Thanksgiving Dinner

[ED: We originally ran this post back in November, 2016, but it’s every bit as good today. Enjoy.] New York Times scribe Philip Galanes writes a regular column called “Social Q’s” in the Grey Lady’s Fashion & Style section. It’s kind of a “Dear Abby” style column addressing readers’ question about social etiquette. Last week, … Read more

What Not to Do At Thanksgiving Dinner

The sad reality is — these days more than ever — there are people like this in lots of families. People who can’t seem to leave their opinions and politics at home and have a nice time on one of the best holidays of the year. People who think it’s their moral duty to “correct” … Read more

Why It’s Important to Talk About Gun Control At Thanksgiving Dinner

The quote of the day is presented by Guns.com. Many may consider talking politics at the dinner table to be ‘bad manners,’ but (civilian gun ownership) has transformed into a major domestic problem. We definitely need to talk about it. You may not be able to avoid an overzealous family member and their shaky opinions, but … Read more