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November 2, 2026 at 4:56 PM

KSKerr

@kskerr.bsky.social

The oath speaks for itself. As you vote on November 3, think about the oath to uphold and defend the Constitution. It’s not about party. It’s about principle, duty, and the responsibility to serve the...

November 3, 2026 at 12:32 PM

Adia In The Attic

@nunyabzns.bsky.social

Russian interference, weakened defenses, and growing distrust in elections create a dangerous combination. Former FBI executive @Lauren C Anderson explains why defending democracy requires strong inst...

November 1, 2026 at 2:56 PM

Robert

@bearchicago.bsky.social

We are former CIA officers, FBI agents, diplomats, and military leaders who spent our careers defending America from global threats. But protecting our constitutional democracy isn't something we can ...

October 29, 2026 at 2:47 AM

Ginny McConnell

@ginnymac.bsky.social

Frequently used —and unwelcome—tactic used by any political party. By Steady State’s Charles Ray.

October 29, 2026 at 8:09 PM

Robert

@bearchicago.bsky.social

“No one was above the law and no one was beneath its protections.” Mark Blumberg, Executive Director of The Rule of Law Project, is working to ensure accountability for public corruption and official ...

Russian election interference, weakened American defenses, and a growing campaign to undermine electoral trust at home.

October 31, 2026 at 3:38 PM

Charles Ray

@charlesray45.bsky.social

The Perfect Storm
substack.com/@steadystate...

The Perfect Storm

October 29, 2026 at 11:22 PM

colara1999.bsky.social

@colara1999.bsky.social

The World Is Watching. So Should American Voters.

Trump’s Betrayal of Ukraine Has Consequences Beyond Europe

October 29, 2026 at 6:48 AM

KSKerr

@kskerr.bsky.social

Law and order used to be a Republican rallying cry. Now, pardons, political loyalty, and silence have replaced accountability. As November 3 approaches, the question is whether voters will remember wh...

Civic Witness Series - Questions from the Attic

October 31, 2026 at 12:11 AM

Adia In The Attic

@nunyabzns.bsky.social

🤣deleted her story on accident damn RA 🤣

substack.com/@steadystate...

How do we avoid becoming so focused on “winning” that we lose social trust completely?

October 30, 2026 at 1:51 PM

LeftRightUSA

@leftrightusa.bsky.social

“No one was above the law and no one was beneath its protections.” Mark Blumberg, Executive Director of The Rule of Law Project, is working to ensure accountability for public corruption and official misconduct. Because criminal conduct must have consequences."

substack.com/@steadystate...

“No one was above the law and no one was beneath its protections.” Mark Blumberg, Executive Director of The Rule of Law Project, is working to ensure accountability for public corruption and official ...

November 2, 2026 at 2:20 PM

Ginny McConnell

@ginnymac.bsky.social

The corruption we know about in this administration is likely just the tip of the iceberg. To hear more, listen to the full episode of The Steady State Sentinel: youtu.be/qmQmGMuAVcs

October 29, 2026 at 7:50 PM

KSKerr

@kskerr.bsky.social

We are former CIA officers, FBI agents, diplomats, and military leaders who spent our careers defending America from global threats. But protecting our constitutional democracy isn't something we can ...

October 29, 2026 at 9:39 AM

Ginny McConnell

@ginnymac.bsky.social

Our member, Bruce Butterworth, explains his experience taking the Oath of Office: “We are taking an oath to defend not a president," but "an idea, articulated in the Constitution and the Bill of Righ...

October 29, 2026 at 10:25 PM

Charles Ray

@charlesray45.bsky.social

We are former CIA officers, FBI agents, diplomats, and military leaders who spent our careers defending America from global threats. But protecting our constitutional democracy isn't something we can ...

October 29, 2026 at 10:15 AM

Ginny McConnell

@ginnymac.bsky.social

On this episode of The Steady State’s Daily Swamp, we discuss how Attorney General Blanche attempted to grant broad immunity to the Trump family, allowing them to avoid billions of dollars in owed tax...

October 29, 2026 at 4:13 PM

colara1999.bsky.social

@colara1999.bsky.social

Absolutely true!🇺🇸
substack.com/@steadystate...

Our member, Margaret Henoch, explains her experience taking the Oath of Office: "I did not take it to a president. I did not take it to a Congress. I did not take it to a person. I took it to the Cons...

October 29, 2026 at 6:51 AM

Robert

@bearchicago.bsky.social

Executive Director of The Steady State, Steven Cash, explains how America's youth can learn from Serbia how to bring down a dictator. YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7dNLt5mC1A

October 27, 2026 at 9:01 PM

Adia In The Attic

@nunyabzns.bsky.social

I cannot even pretend to be normal, so I doubt I’ll be the one to save democracy 😂 Maybe follow the smart folks for that. I’ll try to keep y’all laughing.

Them, probably not so much. 🤷‍♀️

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Alt text: Three-panel AfterWonder comic, “Clocking in early,” October 28, 2026. Adia, with short, slightly tousled hair, reaches across a teal quilt and grabs the watch still on her partner’s wrist. Her phone is charging beside the bed. “I woke up laughing—literally. Reached for my phone before my eyes were even open… and grabbed the watch on my other half’s wrist. 😂” She realizes: “She was still wearing it. My phone was on the charger. And technically, my sleep wasn’t even over.” She smiles: “Apparently, my screen addiction clocks in before I do. ⌚🤣” Footer: Adia in the Attic © 2026 · October 28, 2026.

October 28, 2026 at 2:49 PM

KSKerr

@kskerr.bsky.social

A jar of Nutella explains the global economy. From Turkish hazelnuts to Malaysian palm oil, global supply chains connect us all. Tariffs and trade with Canada have real consequences for America’s econ...

The Steady State Official: TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads | Linktree

October 23, 2026 at 11:54 PM

Adia In The Attic

@nunyabzns.bsky.social

I am well read (🤣NO) but I absolutely recommend you follow Steady State.

Honestly, it’s about all the political noise I have left.

Add them you don’t have to replace anyone
This is your reading list not your marriage 🤣

Stick around
I’ll share more of my favorite stuff

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The Steady State brings together 425+ former national security and intelligence officials committed to defending the Constitution and protecting democracy.

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October 24, 2026 at 12:25 PM

Charles Ray

@charlesray45.bsky.social

What keeps Charles Ray awake at night? From ICE tactics to raids that raise concerns about intimidation, the former U.S. ambassador examines the troubling signals coming from the Trump administration ...

October 22, 2026 at 9:27 PM

Ginny McConnell

@ginnymac.bsky.social

From lunch bags of cash and 300 flagged bank accounts to gold bar tariff cuts and Venezuelan oil grabs, corruption comes in every shape and size. Catch up on all the madness in this Week 3 compilatio...