The Auxiliary: Our Opportunity for Supporters Who Share Our Values But Are Not Former Senior National Security Officials

Over the past several months, we have heard from many people who want to be involved in The Steady State’s work — to advocate, educate, and sound the alarm about the existential threat facing American democracy: the rise of authoritarianism led by Donald Trump, his associates, and his family. The Steady State’s core membership is, by design, limited to former senior national security, intelligence, diplomatic, military, and law-enforcement officials. That restriction reflects who we are and the professional experience we bring to this moment.

But we have heard the request — clearly and repeatedly — from people who share our values, support our mission, and want to engage more directly with our work.

Today, we launch The Steady State Auxiliary.

How to Join:

• If you are already a paid subscriber to our Substack and you opt in using THIS FORM, you will be automatically enrolled in the Auxiliary.
• If you are not yet a paid subscriber, you can join the Auxiliary simply by subscribing to our Substack at $10 per month and opting in.

What Auxiliary members will receive:

• We will host periodic events specifically for Auxiliary members, designed to deepen engagement with our analysis, our members, and our work. The first of these will take place in mid- to- late January, when we host an online “Ask Me Anything” session with Steady State members. Some people have asked whether Auxiliary membership includes a Secret Decoder Ring. That remains a secret.