As you go about looking for news you may ask, "Is this a distraction?" I am sure many people feel that way about many stories. Watch what you consume and do not give in to despair. Everything should spur you to action, whether that is running for office, becoming an election judge, speaking at city council meetings, etc. We are in an information war and there is a lot flying around. Look for where there is a lack of justice, or where there is corruption and expose it and talk to people one on one. Ultimately that is most effective.