Jody VanNess warns of family estrangement over political disagreements
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 8
Jody VanNess warns of family estrangement over political disagreements
5 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 8
In a Wall Street Journal letter, the East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania, writer cited a friend whose two daughters cut contact because she did not vote for Kamala Harris.
VanNess called the trend catastrophic, while acknowledging some family situations, including abuse or neglect, can justify going no contact.
Her letter responded to an April 30 piece on civil relations, arguing political differences should not by themselves sever family ties.
When political beliefs are seen as moral failings, can families ever truly find common ground again?