“We give too much attention to national politics, which we can do very little to change, and too little attention to state and local politics, where our voices can matter much more. The time spent spraying outrage over Trump’s latest tweet – which is, to be clear, what he wants you to do; the point is to suck up all the media oxygen so he retains control of the conversation – is better spent checking in with what’s happening in your own neighborhood.”
