There's an longstanding rule that it's not polite to talk about politics at the dinner table. 

But in times of global turmoil, where freedom of expression is under threat, it can be harder to keep the peace with relatives and friends whose values don't align with your own.

For many, the solution may be cutting off those relationships altogether. But is there a way to stay connected to people we love even when we disagree? And what do we stand to lose as a community if we can't hold space for different opinions?