Chris Steele (the guy and the singer songwriter)

This admission alone is an impeachable offense

On this day in 1994, the Clinton administration's heathcare reform plan was declared "dead" by Congress. Over 30 years later, the US is still the only industrialized country without universal healthcare. This should be a national outrage.

This is the interview Trump’s FCC doesn’t want you to see. We’re not just going up against the most corrupt politician in Texas. We’re going up against this entire corrupt system.

Okay everyone. Here’s the YouTube interview with @jimmykimmel.com and @jamestalarico.bsky.social You know what to do. Watch it. Share it. Donate. Bury them. youtu.be/WLDE9LrGpNk?...

Trump said he’s building these things because, well, no one is going to build a monument to him after he’s gone. He’s 💯 right. We’ll be spending years tearing down and undoing as much of what he did as possible.

Hello @mapquest.com ! Just deleted #AppleMaps and #GoogleMaps and happy to be back with you! #LakeONTARIO

No one can say they didn’t expect this.

We’re not changing it.

I wish to associate myself with this statement

Just sayin’ Also just sayin’ that we are the only advanced economy who continues to ignore the continuous finding of this fact.

Look at this graph. The share of national income going to the richest 10 percent was lowest (and share to lower 90 percent highest) when union membership was at its highest. As unions have weakened, inequality has widened. This is why we must build back union power.

I don’t think we’re kids faking it. You learn what you can, make the best decision available, take responsibility for what happens next, and try to do a little better the next time. The alarming part is realizing this is also how the people in charge are doing it.

THIS 👇 HERE TOO.......

I found myself listening to The Cars the other day and, as guitar players have done for generations, wondering: "How did he get that sound?" Well..... chrissteeleband.com/2026/07/28/b... #Guitar #TubeAmp #Music #Tone #ElectricGuitar #Musicians #Creativity

LEFT: Canadians helping by dropping water on United States fires. RIGHT: Ungrateful United States bitch complaining about Canadian fires.

I spoke to Mitch McConnell for about 20 minutes today. As someone who writes songs about awkward silences, I left feeling thoroughly outclassed.

To know Barack and Michelle is to understand: They have always believed that leadership is about leaving something behind that empowers others.

The extent of Trump's destruction of Washington, D.C., is truly stunning. It's the ultimate metaphor. The algae-infested Reflecting Pool. The destroyed grass from the UFC event. The bulldozed East Wing grounds. "86 47" etched into the lawn near the Reflecting Pool. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz

I've spent several years developing my singer-songwriter side. Lately, I've found myself thinking about collaboration, jamming, and the joy of making music with others. Here's a post about what might be calling next. #Songwriting #Musicians #CreativeProcess chrissteeleband.com/2026/06/17/l...

well, here's a nice metaphor as we work on dreaming the next chapter after this one:

For clarification...

Reliable people are gifts. But lately I’ve been wondering how many creative (and other) communities are being quietly sustained by people operating beyond what is actually sustainable. #Music #Creativity #Musicians chrissteeleband.com/2026/05/22/t...

Porchfest season is officially here. New shows, new songs, a few thoughts from the road, and a summer that already feels very full of music. Newsletter 6.2 is up! mailchi.mp/4a1f5fd6dc42... #Porchfest #LiveMusic #SingerSongwriter #BostonMusic #IndieMusic #AcousticMusic #Songwriting #NewEnglandMusic

Seems That Women, During This Chump Regime Especially, Are Not Getting The Proper Healthcare, Nor The Proper JUSTICE That ALL Americans Deserve,And GET !......

"I don't think about Americans' financial situation" 175 more days until you get to vote against this and every Republican who enabled it to go on this long.

GO HABS!!!!

Democrats convert empty warehouses into shelters for the homeless. Republicans turn them into concentration camps to torture people without due process. The two parties are not remotely the same.

Generational tweet that might even spawn a school of architecture.

Excellent. People are pissed. Now do something about it. Have you registered to vote? Do you have all the documentation you need in order to do so? Start planning now. Anger is good. Action is better.

Corporations: I don't care what your incompetent consultants tell you; none of us wants to answer scores of questions to evaluate your service. Ask *one* question to score our experience 1 to 10. Then leave us alone. I'm not paid to spend half an hour helping you to run your business.

Imagine if instead of spending billions of dollars supporting terrorists or weapons, the United States had spent that money helping the people of the United States

I’ve been “quiet,” which mostly means I’ve been making noise in other places. New blog post is up and shows are booking (virtual and in person), and the next album is slowly, stubbornly becoming a real thing. Come out if you can. I’d really like that. chrissteeleband.com/2026/04/15/g...

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has signed a decree establishing Universal Healthcare for all Mexican citizens. The United States could’ve had this, but people chose economic collapse, cruelty and death instead. I’ll never regret voting for Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris.

Can't blame him.

More live music on the calendar. 2026 is taking shape—porchfests, open mics, and a few new songs starting to sneak into the set. I’ll have the tip jar out this year as I work toward the next album. chrissteeleband.com/calendar-ope... #livemusic #porchfest #bostonmusic #singersongwriter

Cartoon by Pablo Stanley, on IG: pablostanley

Done! Indie musicians MUST support each other!

So am at three months again so back and bleeding again. I try to post these as a plea (and as a needlephobe) - if you are able, this is an easy and important way to help those around you. And there’s always a shortage. #bloodselfie

“When you expect the world to end at any moment, you know there is no need to hurry. You take your time, you do your work well.” ― Thomas Merton [Seems appropriate]

Eisenhower

February is FAWM. 14 songs in 28 days. I wasn’t sure I had it in me this year. So... 18 songs. 4 collaborations. Constraint + community = creative mischief. Click through for a full writeup, a new tune & a bit more. #FAWM #Songwriting #NewMusic #Process chrissteeleband.com/2026/02/28/m...

There has never been a better time to accept and vocalize that Jews and the Israeli government are not the same thing. Yes, the Israeli government has worked hard for decades to make us believe opposing its actions is inherently antisemitic. But it isn’t true. It never was.