Alex Steed remembers the night his dad almost became a murderer.
A Few Notes To My Younger Self, Who Could Be Sort of a Jerk
Alex Steed looks back at his younger years and wishes he’d done a few things differently.
Giving Up the Drink Or: Why I Had to Give Up on Booze
Alex Steed explains how his love relationship with alcohol soured, and how he and booze finally—and recently—broke up.
What Mourning for Philip Seymour Hoffman Means to Me
Why does it sometimes feel like mourning the death of a celebrity diminishes the deaths of others? Alex Steed explores his grief.
Veterans, the Shutdown, and Consequences of Operating in a Rigged System
After meeting a young combat veteran with a brain injury, it occurs to Alex Steed that in this rigged system, there are no consequences to politicians for the harm they cause.
Be Dynamic, Kids. Words of Advice For the Digital Age
Alex Steed offers advice on how to leave behind a compelling digital legacy.
No, We Are Not “Making It About Race”: An Interview With Samuel James
“If you can figure out how to get a Facebook account, you can figure out how not to be racist.” — Samuel Jones
Father’s Day Can be a Total Bummer if Your Dad Was/Is a Piece of S***
Alex Steed gets that not every father has given his children a reason to celebrate.