After Donald Trump’s win, left-leaning Latinx people are contending with the fights that may come up at the Thanksgiving table.
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” “I feel like it’ll be healthy for the family,” she added. “I want it to be an opportunity for growth.” This resonates with Mendoza, though she’s taking a softer approach. She’s spending Thanksgiving with her family in Tijuana and will be bringing her girlfriend for the first time, who will meet her brothers who both harbor negative views of LGBTQ+ people. Nothing new in a stereotypical Mexican family, but after this election, Mendoza feels greater tension and fear, especially for her partner.
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