The world is improving: https://ourworldindata.org/sdgs it’s only the media focusing on conflict, gore and problems as that sells better and keeps people scared. Go on healing and follow your path!

All manner of things… ours had the nickname “fuck truck”…

Campaign financing in general. If you get enough signatures you’ll get a fixed amount of money from tax payers for your campaign. If you accept money from anyone else you’re barred from public office for life. End of corruption right there.