The Daily Measure

  • Golden Shares and Cold Truths: What Nippon’s Takeover Means for American Steel

    Despite saying all the right things in the media, Nippon Steel likely plans to shut down the older US Steel blast furnace plants—sooner than most in those communities would like. If this deal closes, which now seems inevitable, it’s only a matter of time before those outdated mills go offline. A lone worker watches as…

  • Just Shoot the Puck: Writing Without Perfection

    Writing is a tough daily habit for me—not because I dislike it, but because I always feel like I need to have something perfect to say. It’s like I’m looking for the perfect set of passes before I take a shot on goal, instead of just shooting the puck. I don’t consider myself a writer.…

  • Stanley Cup Final Rematch: Why Panthers vs. Oilers Will Be an All-Time Classic

    At the start of the playoffs, I wasn’t convinced. But after watching Edmonton break Dallas this afternoon, it feels inevitable now. Sure, the Stars are only down 2–1, but I’m not sure they have it in them to come back. Mikko Rantanen has vanished. Their usual band of stars hasn’t shown up, and Jake Oettinger…