A 50% copper tariff sounds tough on paper. But the quiet cost? It’s wired into our homes, cars, data centers—our entire economy. This isn’t strength. It’s a slow bleed. I dug into what it means, who gets hurt, and why it matters now more than ever.

Enten: "You don't have to be a mathematical genius to know that these are horrible, horrible, horrible numbers. Washington Post, -19 points, Fox News -21 points...to quote Sir Charles Barkley, 'terrible terrible terrible'...it's one of the most unpopular pieces of legislation that I have ever seen"

I believed in this country. I raised a son who served it. I pay taxes. I worship weekly. I stood silent during the anthem today. Because this doesn’t feel like America anymore. I wrote about it.

I didn’t know how strange I looked. Until someone in authority asked if I had something to confess.

A 1 minute read to start your week:

Sharing a brief thought to start the week. Subscribe to be notified when it drops: chapternotes.substack.com

I’ve posted my latest story to Medium. It’s free to view. Give it a read, and if you find any value in it, hit the clap button. It a small thing that really makes my day.

Wild to see my name in @theguardian.com this morning. I started a petition to stop the creation of an autism registry. 50,000 people joined me. We changed the conversation. #autism

It’s live: Believing in Matt Foley and Other Questionable Career Moves A story about finding motion when standing still felt safer. If it hits, I’d love a repost or a comment. Let’s keep talking about what survival actually looks like. #autism Read it here:

Some stories you only figure out once you live them. Tomorrow: masks, mistakes, Matt Foley, and the strangest survival story I’ve ever written. Subscribe here if you want to read it when it drops: chapternotes.substack.com

This is bigger than one family. The petition to stop the national autism registry is gaining traction, and your signature is one small way to protect all our kids. Please sign, share, and help us get loud! chng.it/BSXCYHgb9x

Please sign and share this Stop the National Autism Registry: Protect Our Children’s Privacy and Human Rights chng.it/mv5ysq2rZB

Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops. I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III. Remind you of anyone?

“I don’t want admiration for masking. I want a world where I don’t have to." Masks are heavy. I finally wrote about the decades spent learning scripts, the burnout, and the dream of authentic acceptance as an autistic person. Maybe you'll see yourself in it. #autism medium.com/@RyanReadsan...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported illegally. The Supreme Court ordered his return. Both governments refused. No updates. No photos. No proof of life. Is he dead? Or are they hiding the conditions he was sent to? We need answers. We need coverage. We need accountability.

I’ve been in the longest reading slump of my life. It’s like my brain decided to just nope out of everything for the past two months.

In a reading slump? Only Batman can save you now. #BookSky📚💙

Thrifted a U.S. history book from 1928. The very last paragraph lists America’s biggest challenges. Nearly 100 years later, we’re still waiting for ‘future citizens’ to solve the exact same problems. What are we even doing?

Every time I visit my local library, I’m reminded that freedom is hard to gain and easy to lose. When public access to information is restricted, it’s time to make your voice heard. 📚💙

So… when do we all get free credit monitoring? 💀

Hit the thrift stores, filled my shelves, and only spent $19. Turns out, secondhand book shopping is the ultimate budget-friendly thrill. Read about my adventure here👇 #BookSky📚💙

From a friend’s post. Long but worth the read. Wise and important words from sociologist Jennifer Walter about what is happening in our country right now and what to do about it. "As a sociologist, I need to tell you: Your overwhelm is the goal.

This past week has been such a long year!

Will Gen X be the first generation unable to retire? Find out on tomorrow’s episode of “The Decline of the American Dream”.

You wanna join the rebellion? Come read banned books with the EWOKS and become an Educated Warrior Organizing for Kindness and Safety. We’re on Fable. Invite below👇 #StarWars

This is “Shock Doctrine”. It will devastate institutions like education, healthcare, and research, leaving them underfunded and vulnerable. Wealthy corporations will step in to dictate societal priorities. public systems will collapse while privatization and corporate control take over.

My dream is to write a book that gets banned due to all the empathy and critical thinking it inspires.

This is where we are now.

I’ve created a little anti-fascist group for bookworms and nerds like myself. The EWOKS: Educated Warriors Organizing for Kindness and Safety We’ll read banned books and work to make things better in our communities The link to join my Discord server is in my Bio.

I’ve been playing around with this idea of creating an organized anti-fascist movement for bookworms and nerds like me: Educated Warriors Organizing for Kindness and Safety EWOKS 😁

Be well-read! 📚💙

Just a reminder! Get your library cards and build your personal libraries! 💙 #booksky #resist

this morning, my local librarian recognized me by name, and it made my day get to know your libraries and defend them

It’s almost as if he’s trying to cull the herd 🤔. I truly believe eugenics is the goal. He wants to strengthen the nation through a process of natural selection. Removing the weakest and poorest among us by limiting access to healthcare and information. Only the strong survive.

The Gulf of America sucks. It never snowed when it was the Gulf of Mexico. www.cbsnews.com/amp/miami/ne...

now’s the time to start buying the physical copies of your favorite books, #booksky – they can take your kindle/digital copies away at any time

I have a big ask. My 9yo son is autistic and he’s been raising a betta fish he named Kevin. Yesterday He asked if he could “share a photo of Kevin with the whole world“. I don’t know if this will work, but a dad’s gotta try. Like and share if that’s your thing. Kevin says hi! 🐟👋

Geez I’ve been doom scrolling all day! I’m already falling into the same bad habits from the last time that guy was president. There will be plenty of opportunities for me to feel appalled and outraged without seeking them out. Signing off for the day and reading a book. ✌🏻

Make sure you buy banned books. Get a library card and borrow banned books. Read banned books.

More than ever: There are people on #Booksky who won’t see book related posts unless you use the 📚💙 emojis (or #booksky). If you are an author, bookseller, or book lover, please use those indicators so your target audience will see your posts even if they are not using the Following feed. Thanks.

Reading Parable of the Talents now by Octavia E Butler. Found this passage relevant to our times. Actually this entire book is relevant to our dystopian reality. #booksky #booktok

I don’t have a pet of my own, but I will ALWAYS stop scrolling to watch a dog or cat video. I can’t help myself. Post your floof pics below. We all need them today!

This feels like that time in the 90s when they remade Psycho shot-for-shot for no other reason than a few rich people decided we all needed more Vince Vaughn in our lives

Just finished The Will of the Many by James Islington, and… 🤯 what a ride! Think Roman Empire 🏛️ meets a unique magic system ✨ where power is literally taken from the people. It’s smart, emotional 🫶, and packed with twists I didn’t see coming 😱. 💙📚🪐 My full review👇

My ex was once gone all night and came back the next morning talking about a new friend too.🤔 I’m watching you #TikTok 👀

Hey!! Stop scrolling and go read your book 🫵🫵🫵 #Booksky #Booktok #TBR #Reading 💙📚

People falling for fake/“jokey” screenshots which purport to report or quote something Which is why if you’re gonna post a screenshot always: - provide link to the source ✅ - provide alt txt ✅ Probably a good idea to not share/amplify posts with screenshots that do not have these two things!