Given the anxious tone in your writing, I’m wondering if a good old fashioned social media and news detox of some 6 months would be the most beneficial immediate action you could take.

If after removing the infotainment garbage that’s being moderated, curated and subsequently force fed as truths you still feel you and your kids are in such a bleak spot, then by all means explore alternatives. I’ve already seen great comments about other places in this thread, so no need for me to add more.

Just be warned that the other places have their own variation of the same polarization in mainstream media with the purpose of making you mad, afraid, and if they can get their way, meek & complicit.

Must haves:
Food, shelter, clothing.

Preferred haves:
Freedom and a means to transact freely to be able acquire the must-haves.