After detaching myself from bribsite and bookface I find that the news is so far removed from my experience of the world. Even local news, when I dare venture onto a local news site or subreddit, is tied up in arguments between two poles that are both fighting for in-action.
It's all just a gripe mill to allow you to have your gripes confirmed.
Let's not fall into the same trap. Meet with small groups in real life, and plan how to affect change in your life.