

Thrift stores and pawn shops have some great deals on PC’s that will run Linux just fine if you’re concerned about Amazon prices and e-waste. If you have a local radio-shack-like mom and pop shop, those are treasure hunts and you’re guaranteed to find gold. Encourage folks to go local.
I wouldn’t expect you to read 1000 pages. But you can pick highlights from news sources, do a control F on the highlighted point in the bill and see if what they are saying is true or just bias. Not being a smart ass, but making your own opinions without someone telling you what to think or feel is paramount to be being informed.