Steady

"Steady" is more than just a word; it's a word that my father cherished, and it holds great significance for me. This word has provided me with stability and clarity at various points in my life. So, when I decided to start a new project aimed at fostering discussions about our country and the world, naming it "Steady" felt like a natural fit. The name represents my hopes for this platform—a space for reflection, understanding, education, and a touch of humor when appropriate.

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Why You Gotta Be So Mean?

6 days ago | steady.substack.com | Dan Rather

Since Donald Trump was sworn in on January 20, members of his own party have been hard-pressed to defend his indefensible executive orders and legislation benefiting millionaires and billionaires, while hurting poor and working-class Americans. So much so that Republican lawmakers have been ducking and dodging town halls so as not to get caught having to spin the unspinnable. Apparently Iowa Senator Joni Ernst didn’t get the memo.
Take It Easy

1 week ago | steady.substack.com | Dan Rather

Sometimes the best thing to brighten your day is simply listening to and singing along with a toe-tapper. The Eagles’ “Take It Easy” is that kind of song for me — and it’s this week’s reason to smile. “Take It Easy,” which became one of the band’s signature songs, was the debut single on their eponymous debut album. “The Eagles” was released 52 years ago today. The song was almost never finished.
See Ya!

1 week ago | steady.substack.com | Dan Rather

All the money in the world couldn’t rescue Elon Musk from Washington politics. The Beltway bunch made their decision: “Enough!” they said, and without so much as an adios, he was run out of town. The eccentric, multibillionaire conspiracy theorist, who was once joined at the hip with the president, has suddenly found himself untethered from Trump. And just like that, Musk is relegated to the end of the receiving line. As Harry Truman once quipped of Washington, if you want a friend, get a dog.
Carole King

2 weeks ago | steady.substack.com | Dan Rather

When we started A Reason To Smile more than four years ago, we had no idea how sorely we would all need a weekly respite from the deranged, whiplash-inducing, march toward chaos we are all living through. And I mean “we.” I always look forward to your comments, so please keep them coming. Now to this week’s reason to smile … 52 years ago tomorrow, on a cool, overcast day, Central Park hosted one of its first free popular music concerts. The concert giver was legendary singer-songwriter Carole King.
Shameful

2 weeks ago | steady.substack.com | Dan Rather

We often find ourselves looking for ways to explain — or more aptly, rationalize — the behavior of our political leadership. After so many years of witnessing the same terrible treatment of the poor, the natural conclusion is that it is Trump being Trump — and his unquenchable thirst for power and money. But it’s more nuanced than that.
One Big Bad Bill

2 weeks ago | steady.substack.com | Dan Rather

Donald Trump and his MAGA buddies in Congress are attempting to slip one by the American people. The mega-spending bill that Trump calls “one big, beautiful bill” is 1116 pages long, contains huge spending and tax cuts, and was dropped on the U.S. House of Representatives just seven days ago. The first committee vote was taken on Sunday night, in case you missed it. And many Republicans hope you did.
A Message from The Boss

3 weeks ago | steady.substack.com | Dan Rather

I hope you will allow a slight departure for this week’s Reason To Smile, as a powerful video caught our eye. Bruce Springsteen has never been one to mince words. Thursday night in Manchester, England, was signature Springsteen. At a concert on his “Land of Hopes and Dreams” tour, he diverged from his usual song set to speak directly and forcefully about the state of our country. He articulated the anger and frustration many of us have been feeling while issuing a call to action.
The Unthinkable is Now on The Table

3 weeks ago | steady.substack.com | Dan Rather

With congressional Republicans marching in lockstep, Donald Trump has quickly demonstrated he can do whatever he wants, challenging the courts to stop him. That is a very dangerous place for anyone and everyone living in America. While we all should remain focused and steady, let’s clearly remind ourselves of what’s now at stake: our fundamental rule of law.
Just Plane Corrupt

3 weeks ago | steady.substack.com | Dan Rather

Today we bring you another chapter in our ongoing series: Is Donald Trump the most corrupt president in American history? It’s a question that answers itself with a resounding “yes” after more disgusting evidence has come to light. To set the stage, we need to go back three weeks. Trump’s son Eric was in the Middle East, where he signed a deal to build a Trump-branded resort and golf course in Qatar to the tune of $5.5 billion.
‘Let It Be’

4 weeks ago | steady.substack.com | Dan Rather

Paul McCartney has written dozens of classic songs, but none makes me smile more than “Let It Be.” The song is especially meaningful on Mother’s Day. This three-word piece of maternal advice is part catharsis, part inspiration, and a balm when things are going wrong. “Let It Be” is the title track from the Beatles 12th and final studio album. Many believe the song is an allusion to the Virgin Mary.