How To Have Hard Conversations

During these difficult times, one of the most important things we can do is listen to each other.

In the last year, Trump’s second term has brought chaos for the American people. Just last month, the Trump administration has terrorized communities at the hands of federal agents, wrecked the manufacturing sector, and arrested journalists exercising their First Amendment rights.

It’s a lot. There’s no denying that.

But as we try to navigate the chaos, it’s more important than ever to have conversations with our community and neighbors — even if it means simply listening and having hard conversations. This week, during our Local Listeners session, we dove deep into what it means to have hard conversations by acknowledging differences, connecting with one another, and staying rooted in hope. Using this approach, we can address underlying concerns and pivot to a proactive message, rather than just arguing one side. This is especially helpful when responding to misinformation, where focusing on building trust as opposed to pointing out every lie can create a space to have a meaningful conversation.

Whether you are engaging with people who may not agree with you, feel overwhelmed by politics, or are generally apathetic, staying connected to each other helps build stronger communities.

Let’s use this week to connect with each other. Here’s what you can do to get started:

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Have Hard Conversations

Building trust in a community is a critical part of a strong society. This often means having to have hard conversations with our family, friends, and neighbors about our vision for the future of the country. Take five minutes today to reach out to someone and engage in a conversation around what issues are most impacting their day-to-day life. Is affording groceries, rent, and health care becoming more difficult? Does your community feel safe?

The feedback you submit in our form is read by our team and shared with DNC leadership and other partner organizations, helping us shape our efforts for the 2026 midterms.

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Make Listening-First Calls to Voters

This year, our Call Crew is spearheading a national listeners-first approach and having conversations with voters directly about the issues most important to them. The purpose of these calls is to understand how voters across the country are feeling rather than trying to change their minds. These conversations are essential and your outreach makes a real difference!

We’ll kick off the phone bank with an overview of who we’re calling and a step-by-step training for our new callers on our calling platform. After that, you’ll have dedicated time to make calls and connect with voters. Calls are happening on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

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Spread the Word

Social media is a great way to engage in conversations and connect with your network. That’s why Democrats are working around the clock to keep voters educated and informed on current issues and bring attention to the harmful decisions from the Trump administration. Use our social media toolkit to connect with people in your circles and uplift messaging.

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Thanks for fighting with us! Together, we can make a difference.

In solidarity,

Jenny

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