Written by Helaina Rucinski Why does Thanksgiving dinner so often turn into a battleground of tension? For many families, the turkey isn’t the only thing getting roasted at Thanksgiving dinner. The holiday meal may seem more like a contest than a celebration with all the political debates, unsolicited life advice, and that one relative who “just wants to talk about the election.” As voices of family members become louder and mashed potatoes grow colder, you might find someone