I hear you; the current events are pretty depressing, but it's still important to be aware of them and the direction things are headed, because they are so impa

I hear you; the current events are pretty depressing, but it's still important to be aware of them and the direction things are headed, because they are so impactful not only in the US but worldwide. Sure you can find it elsewhere, but HN does tend to have more nuanced discussions, links to other relevant information, etc. So I for one am glad these items are being posted and that the auto-flagging seems to have subsided.