Local politics make me more depressed than national politics

Whenever I start reading about local politics in an attempt to inform myself I just get bummed out. These days most news sources barely try to hide their bias and the local news sources seem even more blatant.

So how do I be a responsible citizen and not KMS?

Genuine question.

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Teslin · M

With today's ads, both positive and negative, it's very depressing.
I feel you can Google almost everyone these days, especially politicians, read what their views are on certain subjects that are important to you, such as abortion. A very hot topic right now.
Then vote for the person who most follows what you believe in, or will do the best for the masses.

Doomflower · 41-45, M

@Teslin I guess but there's a lot to consider and who's writing the articles? I end up going down a rabbit hole every time.

Teslin · M

@Doomflower Yes, so true.
If they are the incumbent, you can see their voting record.
But I agree, it is a crap shoot.
You just have to vote for the person you feel would do the best job.