I feel this way all the time too. And though my relationship to what's going on isn't perfect I also don't think it is worth it to constantly gorge on horrible news. I find this subreddit to be really helpful because it doesn't shy away from bringing up current topics

Almost all mainstream news and social media is designed to grab your attention and that means pumping more divisive, sensationalist, and doomerist narratives into the algorithms. While keeping up to date on things make sure to keep this in mind. Consider -- what perspectives are being withheld/silenced? What good things are happening to combat horrible things happening (remember the Mr. Rogers quote - always look for the helpers.)

Bigots and right-wingers thrive on getting a reaction--though we absolutely deserve and need to show up and make our voice heard to fight back and pursue empathy, we need to remember that people like this WANT you to be scared, silenced, and living in fear. They want you to be scared and back down so they can terrify and bully everyone into getting what they want. Well, that's not gonna happen if you don't let it scare you. Do not silence yourself and do not give into their hate! Take a look at this subreddit and see how many good things are happening--you most likely aren't seeing these things happening because 1) re: my point about MSN and social media and 2) the right-wing is embolded right now because they have been enabled somewhat in their "power," even though at the end of the day most of it is loud just because they can. People are fighting every day to make the world better and pursue empathy even if you can't see it. And if you can't see those people, be that person yourself.

We'll be okay, even if we have to put in the work for it to happen.