I think I’m having a bit of an autistic burnout moment over politics. I’m moving a lot more left over the years but just don’t feel like I can do anything. I have 2 years left on a work contract and it would be killer to lose that job, but also I want to help people in ways where quitting might be the best option. I want to learn about politics and history more, but I also don’t want to stress about it because I don’t feel like it changes things that much. Id like a community that talks about these feelings and I feel like this should be that community for me. Let’s just chat about it.

  • TerryTPlatypus@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    One small tip i found helps out. Look at local NPR or radio stations in your area. They often have a lot of reporting on local and state issues!

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      1 year ago

      Yes! Look less at the big and far stuff you can’t change and give more energy to the local where you might be able to make an impact

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        1 year ago

        “All politics is inherently local” is a phrase I have heard around a lot, but honestly now it is starting to make a lot more sense than it did before.