“Don’t take it personally” is something we hear often as women. It’s typically said when our justified anger is dismissed as “just a joke.” This frequently comes up during election season, as we’re encouraged to “not talk politics” or “keep politics separate” from personal relationships. But here's the thing . . . the personal is political, especially for women. For us, politics isn’t an optional category that can be tossed aside. We must engage in these tough conversations a
