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Dear Friend,

My family has a tradition to go around the table during Thanksgiving
dinner to say what we are thankful for (as many families do). This year, I
am feeling especially grateful for our Constitution that recognizes the
need to have co-equal branches of government, and mechanisms of oversight
and impeachment to protect our democracy.

What I’m not thankful for is the tension I’m anticipating at my family’s
Thanksgiving table on the topic of the current impeachment process
unfolding in Congress. That’s why I’m sharing this recipe with you for
surviving until the pumpkin pie stage of dinner—or whenever you choose to
engage in a conversation about this important issue. (No turkey
necessary!)

Here are the ingredients:

* First, share this [ [link removed] ]powerful video to start your friends and family
thinking about how protecting the U.S. Constitution is vital to our
children’s future. [ [link removed] ]Just click this link and share.

* Start the conversation from a place of common values. It’s important
to discuss what you are FOR (rather than against). For example:
Liberty and justice for all are very important to me, and so is
ensuring these values—and our democracy—are protected for future
generations.

* State the facts from your perspective plainly with as little bias as
possible. For example: The videos of the full witness testimony and
other evidence shows that President Trump used United States military
aid to pressure Ukraine to interfere in our 2020 elections.

* Share how this abuse of power and the national discussion around
impeachment has made you feel as a voter, as a resident of the United
States, as a parent, etc. It’s ok to express your frustration and
emotions, while respecting those who may feel differently.

* Be sure to take deep breaths and also listen, too (and remember
listening respectfully to an opposing opinion doesn’t mean that you’ve
lost your own moral compass; it just means you’re giving space for an
important conversation). You may find that your emotions are the same,
even if your opinions are different!

* Finally, share your desires for the future of our nation, and connect
the deficiencies in what is happening now, to your shared feelings.
For example: I want our children to grow up in a nation where our
leaders are accountable to the people and abide by the Constitution.
What I’ve learned about the actions of President Trump during the
impeachment inquiry has made me feel afraid for the future of our
democracy because my need for trust in our government and systems of
accountability isn’t being met.

Though having tough conversations isn’t as easy as pumpkin pie, it’s
important to come together, share how we feel, and to listen because we as
a nation will need to come to a place of healing after what is likely to
be a long and contentious impeachment process. As moms, dads, and
advocates, we can help to guide the conversation and it’s really a
conversation that starts around the dinner table.

[ [link removed] ]It is our children’s future at stake, after all. It’s time to talk and
listen because the facts are clear: We must impeach and remove this
president - and we will come through this as a stronger nation as a
result.

Our kitchen tables are the most powerful incubator for impacting change
and creating the future we want for our children. Be sure to Tweet to us
at [ [link removed] ]@MomsRising to let us know how it goes and use #ThanksConstitution.

[ [link removed] ]Don’t forget to get the conversation started now and share this video
with family and friends.

The more people who speak out, the bigger our impact. Please take a moment
to forward this message to your friends and family.

Together we are a powerful voice for our democracy.

- Felicia, Donna, Kristin and the whole MomsRising / MamásConPoder team

P.S. Find impeachment events happening across the country here:
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P.P.S. For more info about impeachment, here are two summaries from the
[ [link removed] ]New York Times and [ [link removed] ]VOX.

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