The 400+ members of the Steady State are former national security and intelligence officials who remain committed to their oaths to “defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”
They continue to promote democracy, rule of law, and national security based on the values shared by most Americans.
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I've Seen Elections Stolen Before. I Never Expected to Worry About America.
A former U.S. diplomat who observed elections in Afghanistan, Haiti, Guatemala, and Colombia explains why the warning signs she’s spent a lifetime recognizing now feel uncomfortably familiar.
The Republic Still Belongs to Us; Can We Keep it?
The gradual erosion—and possible renewal—of American democracy
The Flag Is Not a Prop
A retired Army officer reflects on what America’s 250th birthday should remind us about patriotism, constitutional duty, and the oath that outlasts every president.
Common Sense Take II: States, Schools, and the Generational Roadmap - Part Two
Democracy Isn’t a Thing We Have. It’s a Thing We Do.
A Declaration of Independence for our Time
A Fourth of July reflection on power, citizenship, and the preservation of the Republic.
The Robber Barons Never Left
They simply traded railroads and oil wells for algorithms, data, and political influence.
