When Bigotry Isn’t a Dealbreaker

To my white – particularly straight and male, friends – who have stressed the importance of compassion, understanding and forgiveness in the wake of this election, as a means of becoming a less divided country: As a person passionate about politics and government, I can understand and even appreciate your sentiment. However, as a woman of color and first generation immigrant, I’m also having a lot of difficulty accepting it. I’m glad to hear that you are willing to stretch out a hand to the