Loren DeJonge Schulman
@lorenraeds.bsky.social
Dedicated here to the unfinished work. - 16
Messy is the work, and the work can be joyful— Shepard Fairey.
Former, future.
Messy is the work, and the work can be joyful— Shepard Fairey.
Former, future.
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New! Sirens welcomes @kedseconomist.com to explain (dun-dun) the economy (no pressure!), unpack the visit of "strategic partner" MBS and whose strategy he's partnering under, looks at the justice system and cringes through the lens of Comey, Epstein, and Kelly. sites.libsyn.com/92063/ai-dea...
Sirens: A Bombshell production: AI Deals, the (Breaking) Justice System, and the Optimist Economy
Everyone's negotiating these days, with the Ukraine deal, recent AI deals, and the near final Schedule F (er Schedule Policy/Career) closing up (or not) as the year wraps up and the holiday party circ...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
New! Sirens welcomes @kedseconomist.com to explain (dun-dun) the economy (no pressure!), unpack the visit of "strategic partner" MBS and whose strategy he's partnering under, looks at the justice system and cringes through the lens of Comey, Epstein, and Kelly. sites.libsyn.com/92063/ai-dea...
Episode starts with my favorite Optimist Economy segment: what executive order would you issue if you had the chance?
New! Sirens welcomes @kedseconomist.com to explain (dun-dun) the economy (no pressure!), unpack the visit of "strategic partner" MBS and whose strategy he's partnering under, looks at the justice system and cringes through the lens of Comey, Epstein, and Kelly. sites.libsyn.com/92063/ai-dea...
Sirens: A Bombshell production: AI Deals, the (Breaking) Justice System, and the Optimist Economy
Everyone's negotiating these days, with the Ukraine deal, recent AI deals, and the near final Schedule F (er Schedule Policy/Career) closing up (or not) as the year wraps up and the holiday party circ...
sites.libsyn.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Episode starts with my favorite Optimist Economy segment: what executive order would you issue if you had the chance?
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New Paper: Presidential Control of the Civil Service.
Conventional wisdom holds that the civil service sits safely beyond the president's reach. Does it? (1) Not nearly as much as legal scholars think. (2) That's a problem for the execution of the law. 1/12
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Conventional wisdom holds that the civil service sits safely beyond the president's reach. Does it? (1) Not nearly as much as legal scholars think. (2) That's a problem for the execution of the law. 1/12
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Presidential Control of the Civil Service
<p>Conventional wisdom treats the federal civil service as largely beyond the president’s reach. This Article challenges that assumption. Legal scholars too oft
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November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
New Paper: Presidential Control of the Civil Service.
Conventional wisdom holds that the civil service sits safely beyond the president's reach. Does it? (1) Not nearly as much as legal scholars think. (2) That's a problem for the execution of the law. 1/12
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Conventional wisdom holds that the civil service sits safely beyond the president's reach. Does it? (1) Not nearly as much as legal scholars think. (2) That's a problem for the execution of the law. 1/12
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
I travel back in time to visit 2018 Loren, who among many was getting crap for making too much of various civ mil issues: the president is calling for the execution of people who advocate for only following legal military orders; also there is a CSG in the Caribbean.
November 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I travel back in time to visit 2018 Loren, who among many was getting crap for making too much of various civ mil issues: the president is calling for the execution of people who advocate for only following legal military orders; also there is a CSG in the Caribbean.
Nuclear weapons, so hot right now (I crack myself up).
@heatherwilly.bsky.social stayed to chat on weapons testing, the health of our nuclear deterrent, how she wished the public would engage on nuclear weapons, and House of Dynamite in our new mini
sites.libsyn.com/92063/more-o...
@heatherwilly.bsky.social stayed to chat on weapons testing, the health of our nuclear deterrent, how she wished the public would engage on nuclear weapons, and House of Dynamite in our new mini
sites.libsyn.com/92063/more-o...
Sirens: A Bombshell production: More on nuclear testing with Heather Williams
Are you equal parts terrified and fascinated by recent mentions of restarting nuclear testing? The ladies of bombshell are here to help! Join us for the full-length interview with PONI Director Heathe...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:45 AM
We don’t have to put up with this.
November 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
We don’t have to put up with this.
Recent @sirenspod.bsky.social listeners on our episode on taxes will love this new piece from Merici Vinton and Thushan Amarasiriwardena on creating a product-driven government
fas.org/publication/...
fas.org/publication/...
Tax Filing as Easy as Mobile Banking
Americans trade stocks instantly, but spend 13 hours on tax forms. They send cash by text, but wait weeks for IRS responses. The nation's revenue collector ranks dead last in citizen satisfaction. The...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Recent @sirenspod.bsky.social listeners on our episode on taxes will love this new piece from Merici Vinton and Thushan Amarasiriwardena on creating a product-driven government
fas.org/publication/...
fas.org/publication/...
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Nuclear weapons, so hot right now (I crack myself up).
@heatherwilly.bsky.social stayed to chat on weapons testing, the health of our nuclear deterrent, how she wished the public would engage on nuclear weapons, and House of Dynamite in our new mini
sites.libsyn.com/92063/more-o...
@heatherwilly.bsky.social stayed to chat on weapons testing, the health of our nuclear deterrent, how she wished the public would engage on nuclear weapons, and House of Dynamite in our new mini
sites.libsyn.com/92063/more-o...
Sirens: A Bombshell production: More on nuclear testing with Heather Williams
Are you equal parts terrified and fascinated by recent mentions of restarting nuclear testing? The ladies of bombshell are here to help! Join us for the full-length interview with PONI Director Heathe...
sites.libsyn.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Nuclear weapons, so hot right now (I crack myself up).
@heatherwilly.bsky.social stayed to chat on weapons testing, the health of our nuclear deterrent, how she wished the public would engage on nuclear weapons, and House of Dynamite in our new mini
sites.libsyn.com/92063/more-o...
@heatherwilly.bsky.social stayed to chat on weapons testing, the health of our nuclear deterrent, how she wished the public would engage on nuclear weapons, and House of Dynamite in our new mini
sites.libsyn.com/92063/more-o...
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Good recommendation by @dsallentess.bsky.social to invest in repairing democratic systems and institutions alongside campaign donations: open.substack.com/pub/therenov...
Democracy Philanthropy
Let's shift some of our investment to the long-term work of Democracy Renovation
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Good recommendation by @dsallentess.bsky.social to invest in repairing democratic systems and institutions alongside campaign donations: open.substack.com/pub/therenov...
Your mid forties: kneading sourdough, “oh yeah this is some good shit,” in the voice of a Breaking Bad extra.
November 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Your mid forties: kneading sourdough, “oh yeah this is some good shit,” in the voice of a Breaking Bad extra.
I want to pay tribute to this single basil plant that is still going strong with lots of bee friends today in the middle of November.
November 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I want to pay tribute to this single basil plant that is still going strong with lots of bee friends today in the middle of November.
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In the newest episode, Sirens explores life's certainties: taxes, trade taxes, acquisition reform, and nuclear annihilation. Wait, WHAT?
What's the end of direct file have to do with democracy, what's portfolio acquisition, and are we starting nuclear testing?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
What's the end of direct file have to do with democracy, what's portfolio acquisition, and are we starting nuclear testing?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Trade Taxes, Acquisition Reform, and Nuclear Testing
Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 11/14/2025 · 1h 8m
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November 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
In the newest episode, Sirens explores life's certainties: taxes, trade taxes, acquisition reform, and nuclear annihilation. Wait, WHAT?
What's the end of direct file have to do with democracy, what's portfolio acquisition, and are we starting nuclear testing?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
What's the end of direct file have to do with democracy, what's portfolio acquisition, and are we starting nuclear testing?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
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Featured on the latest @sirenspod.bsky.social: the new book the Price of Democracy by @vanessawilliamson.bsky.social. What does Direct File have to do with democracy? We discuss that and attempt a lot more when it comes to taxes, but you should read Vanessa's book!!
In the newest episode, Sirens explores life's certainties: taxes, trade taxes, acquisition reform, and nuclear annihilation. Wait, WHAT?
What's the end of direct file have to do with democracy, what's portfolio acquisition, and are we starting nuclear testing?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
What's the end of direct file have to do with democracy, what's portfolio acquisition, and are we starting nuclear testing?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Trade Taxes, Acquisition Reform, and Nuclear Testing
Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 11/14/2025 · 1h 8m
podcasts.apple.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Featured on the latest @sirenspod.bsky.social: the new book the Price of Democracy by @vanessawilliamson.bsky.social. What does Direct File have to do with democracy? We discuss that and attempt a lot more when it comes to taxes, but you should read Vanessa's book!!
Featured on the latest @sirenspod.bsky.social: the new book the Price of Democracy by @vanessawilliamson.bsky.social. What does Direct File have to do with democracy? We discuss that and attempt a lot more when it comes to taxes, but you should read Vanessa's book!!
In the newest episode, Sirens explores life's certainties: taxes, trade taxes, acquisition reform, and nuclear annihilation. Wait, WHAT?
What's the end of direct file have to do with democracy, what's portfolio acquisition, and are we starting nuclear testing?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
What's the end of direct file have to do with democracy, what's portfolio acquisition, and are we starting nuclear testing?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Trade Taxes, Acquisition Reform, and Nuclear Testing
Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 11/14/2025 · 1h 8m
podcasts.apple.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Featured on the latest @sirenspod.bsky.social: the new book the Price of Democracy by @vanessawilliamson.bsky.social. What does Direct File have to do with democracy? We discuss that and attempt a lot more when it comes to taxes, but you should read Vanessa's book!!
Also, @heatherwilly.bsky.social for a short discussion on nuclear testing and House of dynamite ahead of a longer mini out next week!
In the newest episode, Sirens explores life's certainties: taxes, trade taxes, acquisition reform, and nuclear annihilation. Wait, WHAT?
What's the end of direct file have to do with democracy, what's portfolio acquisition, and are we starting nuclear testing?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
What's the end of direct file have to do with democracy, what's portfolio acquisition, and are we starting nuclear testing?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Trade Taxes, Acquisition Reform, and Nuclear Testing
Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 11/14/2025 · 1h 8m
podcasts.apple.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Also, @heatherwilly.bsky.social for a short discussion on nuclear testing and House of dynamite ahead of a longer mini out next week!
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The Pentagon press corps has taught me so much in my career. @sirenspod.bsky.social extended our chat with @valerieinsinna.bsky.social to explore what makes it different, what DOD owes Americans in terms of transparency and access, and where we go from here. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Sirens: A Bombshell production
News Commentary Podcast · Updated Biweekly · Sirens, a new podcast from the ladies of Bombshell, dissects the institutions of American power. With their trademark wit and charm, join Loren DeJonge Sch...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The Pentagon press corps has taught me so much in my career. @sirenspod.bsky.social extended our chat with @valerieinsinna.bsky.social to explore what makes it different, what DOD owes Americans in terms of transparency and access, and where we go from here. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
The Pentagon press corps has taught me so much in my career. @sirenspod.bsky.social extended our chat with @valerieinsinna.bsky.social to explore what makes it different, what DOD owes Americans in terms of transparency and access, and where we go from here. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Sirens: A Bombshell production
News Commentary Podcast · Updated Biweekly · Sirens, a new podcast from the ladies of Bombshell, dissects the institutions of American power. With their trademark wit and charm, join Loren DeJonge Sch...
podcasts.apple.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The Pentagon press corps has taught me so much in my career. @sirenspod.bsky.social extended our chat with @valerieinsinna.bsky.social to explore what makes it different, what DOD owes Americans in terms of transparency and access, and where we go from here. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
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What is trust in government was actually high?
I worry that we've given up on trust as fixable issue. So much that I hosted a workshop with FAS this summer. In addition to the worst, we imagined what high trust in govt workforce, CX, data, and procurement might look like. fas.org/publication/...
I worry that we've given up on trust as fixable issue. So much that I hosted a workshop with FAS this summer. In addition to the worst, we imagined what high trust in govt workforce, CX, data, and procurement might look like. fas.org/publication/...
November 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
What is trust in government was actually high?
I worry that we've given up on trust as fixable issue. So much that I hosted a workshop with FAS this summer. In addition to the worst, we imagined what high trust in govt workforce, CX, data, and procurement might look like. fas.org/publication/...
I worry that we've given up on trust as fixable issue. So much that I hosted a workshop with FAS this summer. In addition to the worst, we imagined what high trust in govt workforce, CX, data, and procurement might look like. fas.org/publication/...
What is trust in government was actually high?
I worry that we've given up on trust as fixable issue. So much that I hosted a workshop with FAS this summer. In addition to the worst, we imagined what high trust in govt workforce, CX, data, and procurement might look like. fas.org/publication/...
I worry that we've given up on trust as fixable issue. So much that I hosted a workshop with FAS this summer. In addition to the worst, we imagined what high trust in govt workforce, CX, data, and procurement might look like. fas.org/publication/...
November 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
What is trust in government was actually high?
I worry that we've given up on trust as fixable issue. So much that I hosted a workshop with FAS this summer. In addition to the worst, we imagined what high trust in govt workforce, CX, data, and procurement might look like. fas.org/publication/...
I worry that we've given up on trust as fixable issue. So much that I hosted a workshop with FAS this summer. In addition to the worst, we imagined what high trust in govt workforce, CX, data, and procurement might look like. fas.org/publication/...
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NEW episode with the spectacular @valerieinsinna.bsky.social to explore Pentagon Press Corps dynamics; plus, shutdown impacts, waking up to a totally new world in SOUTHCOM, and, what protest costume calls to you? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Shutdown, Southcom, and Pentagon Press
Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 10/30/2025 · 1h 3m
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October 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
NEW episode with the spectacular @valerieinsinna.bsky.social to explore Pentagon Press Corps dynamics; plus, shutdown impacts, waking up to a totally new world in SOUTHCOM, and, what protest costume calls to you? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
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Trump is illegally moving money around to pay the troops, but he won't feed hungry people under SNAP even though the contingency fund is sitting right there. www.axios.com/2025/10/29/w...
Exclusive: White House finds 11th-hour shutdown workaround to pay troops — for now
Otherwise Trump isn't planning to budge on the nearly month-old shutdown, even with as many as 42 million people set to lose food stamp benefits Saturday.
www.axios.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Trump is illegally moving money around to pay the troops, but he won't feed hungry people under SNAP even though the contingency fund is sitting right there. www.axios.com/2025/10/29/w...
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Really important analysis from @rooseveltinstitute.org about the structures and decisions that held back a more ambitious Biden Administration agenda that might have resonated more with the public and what should change in a future administration. 1/
rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...
rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...
Building a More Effective, Responsive Government: Lessons Learned from the Biden-Harris Administration - Roosevelt Institute
In a new analysis, Hannah Garden-Monheit and Tresa Joseph draw on interviews with more than 45 senior Biden-Harris appointees to offer a bold road map for rebuilding federal government capacity and re...
rooseveltinstitute.org
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Really important analysis from @rooseveltinstitute.org about the structures and decisions that held back a more ambitious Biden Administration agenda that might have resonated more with the public and what should change in a future administration. 1/
rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...
rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...
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(entirely speculatively, no actual illegal machinations in the making)
October 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
(entirely speculatively, no actual illegal machinations in the making)
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Sirens episode preview: if you by chance were planning a heist of a museum---what museum would you choose?
October 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Sirens episode preview: if you by chance were planning a heist of a museum---what museum would you choose?
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Trust in government is not generic–the way Americans encounter and engage government systems can vary significantly. What would it look like if trust in key functions (workforce, data, CX, procurement) hit a breaking point? how would we know? fas.org/publication/...
Broken Trust in Government: Signals and Worst Case Scenarios
At a period where the federal government is undergoing significant changes in how it hires, buys, collects and organizes data, and delivers, deeper exploration of trust in these facets as worthwhile.
fas.org
October 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Trust in government is not generic–the way Americans encounter and engage government systems can vary significantly. What would it look like if trust in key functions (workforce, data, CX, procurement) hit a breaking point? how would we know? fas.org/publication/...