The Door County Civility Project’s mission to foster and incorporate the principles of civility into the fabric of everyday life is being challenged with the forces of a pandemic, an election year, and the holiday season.  Steering Committee member Shirley Senarighi says it’s important to show empathy when dealing with those who hold different political views.  Even a month removed from Election Day, emotions can still be running deep.

Senarighi also notes that the additional stresses of COVID-19 this year will bring about a different type of stress around the holidays.  Having perspective, respecting differing opinions, and not judging others while keeping an open dialogue can promote civility.  Senarighi adds that now is a good time to heal those family relationships that may have been damaged in the past.