Are you burned out by the news?

[LizVerite]

I go back and forth about how much news to watch. It's really hard to avoid it altogether.

I know this is hurting everyone. Even MAGA supporters, who seem unaware of how much it's harmed their decency and mental stability.

I saw this article on Vox about someone who feels troubled by how much she wants to avoid the news:

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/409257/politics-news-consumption-attention-empathy-compassion

[Xavier Breath]

1. I listen to a fraction of the news I used to listen to prior to the election.

But I come here frequently, so enough of the bad still gets through.

[Ocelot II]

2. No, I'm more motivated than ever to *do* something.

I can't do much, but yesterday I signed up for monthly donations to the ACLU, which has been doing the heavy lifting in the Abrego Garcia case, and I intend to go to as many demonstrations and protests as I can. I don't watch a lot of cable news because they mostly just rehash stuff, but I read as much as I can - including actual court decisions, not just summaries of them. Anger is motivating.

[EarthAbides]

3. I am finding today is a great day!!

Lots of set backs for Magats today!
1. Pete Hegseth
2. Kristi Noem
3. VD Vance visited the pope yesterday.
4. The pope lectured VD Vance on immigrants.
5. Dumpster Trump is yelling at Jerome Powell which in turn is making the stock market tank.
6. I am sure there will be more as the day goes on!

[SWBTATTReg]

4. Not the News in general, but news of the MORON and his administration, YES, I'm burned out on it.

[usonian]

5. I avoid TV, so I'm only looking at text. That helps.

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And as the saying goes:

"When news breaks, I fix it."

Well, I try to counter bad news with suggestions on how to make things better, when I can.

These sites and organizations are helping.

Organizations and tools to fight for Democracy.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10113622
THIS IS A GOOD STARTING POINT
Most people can’t handle lots of complexity.

Infosec 101 for Activists.
Good general info
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10113776
https://infosecforactivists.org/

The Protesters' Guide to Smartphone Security
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10113702
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/01/23/activists-guide-securing-your-smartphone/

EFF Border Search Guide.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20165635


Other organizations:

Organizations already fighting for the people.
WE ARE NOT ALONE.
Help these organizations
How to fight back: charting opposition to the actions of the Trump administration
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10114001

EFF: https://eff.org

PROTESTS, RALLIES & DIRECT ACTION EVENTS
Organizations which are coordinating actions:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10113922

[LizVerite]

6. Wonderful suggestions!

Thank you!

[hunter]

7. I burned out on television news and opinion shortly after 9/11.

My wife has never been interested in television news and opinion.

We read all our news, mostly via paper and electronic subscriptions.

I can skip past the headlines I can't do anything about. I'm not forced to suffer through the news that would burn me out.

Best of all I rarely here Trump's voice, which makes my skin crawl.