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LizVerite

(24 posts) Mon Apr 21, 2025, 12:53 PM Apr 21

Are you burned out by the news? [View all]

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

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Are you burned out by the news? [View all] LizVerite Apr 21 OP

I listen to a fraction of the news I used to listen to prior to the election. Xavier Breath Apr 21 #1

No, I'm more motivated than ever to *do* something. Ocelot II Apr 21 #2

I am finding today is a great day!! EarthAbides Apr 21 #3

Not the News in general, but news of the MORON and his administration, YES, I'm burned out on it. SWBTATTReg Apr 21 #4

I avoid TV, so I'm only looking at text. That helps. usonian Apr 21 #5

Wonderful suggestions! LizVerite Apr 21 #6

I burned out on television news and opinion shortly after 9/11. hunter Apr 21 #7