Hawkmoon;
You frequently post articles about the most recent ridiculous thing that in the news. Usually, it's indicative of our culture sliding ever more quickly away from traditional norms. I think most of it is silly too. Some of it is downright upsetting.
However, it seems like you often surround yourself with news stories that upset you. You post here a lot about them. Which is fine, do as you will. But, personally, that's a lot of negativity you're letting into your life. Why do this to yourself? You can't meaningfully impact the direction of American culture. What you can control is how much you allow all this nonsense into your life, and your reaction to it.
I don't read news much anymore. I'm a happier person for it. You might consider the same.