Wendy Thurm
@wendythurm.bsky.social
Writer. Former lawyer. Progressive rabble rouser. Baseball guru. Travel junkie. San Francisco apologist.
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Wendy Thurm
@wendythurm.bsky.social
· Jul 22
Chris Cillizza, Andrew Cuomo, and Rahm Emauel walk into a bar . . . .
and the rest of us slam the door shut and barricade it with fortified steel.
and the rest of us slam the door shut and barricade it with fortified steel.
That’s some good ayahuasca Rodgers is on tonight
January 5, 2026 at 4:26 AM
That’s some good ayahuasca Rodgers is on tonight
Just spent 2 weeks in Colombia. Tourism is booming amid incredible progress in turning old coca fields into productive farms growing chocolate & other crops and in controlling guerilla groups. Trump’s comments are reckless.
TRUMP: Colombia is very sick too. Run by a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the US, and he's not gonna be doing it very long
Q: So there's will be an operation by the US in Colombia?
TRUMP: Sounds good to me
Q: So there's will be an operation by the US in Colombia?
TRUMP: Sounds good to me
January 5, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Just spent 2 weeks in Colombia. Tourism is booming amid incredible progress in turning old coca fields into productive farms growing chocolate & other crops and in controlling guerilla groups. Trump’s comments are reckless.
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The US justice system now has de facto jurisdiction over every head of state on earth except our own. Madness.
January 4, 2026 at 2:06 AM
The US justice system now has de facto jurisdiction over every head of state on earth except our own. Madness.
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Their messaging is so fucking incoherent. Maduro was an illegitimate leader who lost in 2024, which is why we're replacing him with his VP instead of the person who won in 2024. We did this to stop fentanyl, which is why he's indicted for cocaine.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
January 3, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Their messaging is so fucking incoherent. Maduro was an illegitimate leader who lost in 2024, which is why we're replacing him with his VP instead of the person who won in 2024. We did this to stop fentanyl, which is why he's indicted for cocaine.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
When will a foreign country indict Trump?
CNN: Venezuela is a sovereign nation. Why is it okay for the US to go in, arrest its leader, control its oil, and take over for a time?
REP. CARLOS GIMENEZ: It's okay because that leader happened to be under indictment here in the US
REP. CARLOS GIMENEZ: It's okay because that leader happened to be under indictment here in the US
January 3, 2026 at 9:15 PM
When will a foreign country indict Trump?
An illegal & reckless war waged by a reckless & law-breaking president & cabinet who are bloodthirsty, greedy & evil. This war will hurt Americans.
January 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
An illegal & reckless war waged by a reckless & law-breaking president & cabinet who are bloodthirsty, greedy & evil. This war will hurt Americans.
Surreal to land at SFO after 2 weeks in Colombia to news of the US bombing Caracas. What reckless, bloodthirsty goons.
January 3, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Surreal to land at SFO after 2 weeks in Colombia to news of the US bombing Caracas. What reckless, bloodthirsty goons.
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when i say that democrats have got to stop worrying about what republicans will to do us and make republicans worry about what we will do to them, this is what i am talking about
www.liberalcurrents.com/democrats-mu...
www.liberalcurrents.com/democrats-mu...
January 2, 2026 at 12:02 AM
when i say that democrats have got to stop worrying about what republicans will to do us and make republicans worry about what we will do to them, this is what i am talking about
www.liberalcurrents.com/democrats-mu...
www.liberalcurrents.com/democrats-mu...
Mamdani acting like an elected official who understands that is no “turning the page” on corruption & authoritarianism.
Take note Democrats.
Take note Democrats.
Just flat-out declaring that everything Adams did as mayor after the indictment—in the final fifteen months and five days of his term of office—was presumptively corrupt, and undoing everything that's in his immediate power to undo with a single stroke of the pen.
This is the way.
This is the way.
January 2, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Mamdani acting like an elected official who understands that is no “turning the page” on corruption & authoritarianism.
Take note Democrats.
Take note Democrats.
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"we're here to inspect your daycare center"
January 1, 2026 at 3:35 PM
"we're here to inspect your daycare center"
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Timezones are so weird. Australia is in 2026, Canada is in 2025, and the United States is in 1939.
December 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Timezones are so weird. Australia is in 2026, Canada is in 2025, and the United States is in 1939.
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So you’re telling me that when your country welcomes talented people from around the globe, and brings them together in world-class universities, they make discoveries that save lives? Interesting.
UM researchers make breakthrough to treat form of leukemia
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
UM researchers make breakthrough to treat form of leukemia
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
UM researchers make breakthrough to treat form of leukemia
In part due to research by two University of Michigan researchers, a form of leukemia can be treated more easily through an FDA-approved drug.
www.detroitnews.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
So you’re telling me that when your country welcomes talented people from around the globe, and brings them together in world-class universities, they make discoveries that save lives? Interesting.
UM researchers make breakthrough to treat form of leukemia
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
UM researchers make breakthrough to treat form of leukemia
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
Trump take electricity (in San Francisco)
December 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Trump take electricity (in San Francisco)
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It was such a joy to celebrate Hanukkah with Mandy, Kathryn and their son, Gideon. As Jewish New Yorkers across our city prepare to light candles and mark the seventh night today, I wish you and your families a Hanukkah full of light and love.
youtu.be/KIxAKyioXng
youtu.be/KIxAKyioXng
Happy Hanukkah
YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It was such a joy to celebrate Hanukkah with Mandy, Kathryn and their son, Gideon. As Jewish New Yorkers across our city prepare to light candles and mark the seventh night today, I wish you and your families a Hanukkah full of light and love.
youtu.be/KIxAKyioXng
youtu.be/KIxAKyioXng
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From a focus group of Gen Z Republicans. (www.city-journal.org/article/manh...)
Tell me again about how Zohran Mamdani is the big threat to Jewish thriving in the US today.
Tell me again about how Zohran Mamdani is the big threat to Jewish thriving in the US today.
December 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
From a focus group of Gen Z Republicans. (www.city-journal.org/article/manh...)
Tell me again about how Zohran Mamdani is the big threat to Jewish thriving in the US today.
Tell me again about how Zohran Mamdani is the big threat to Jewish thriving in the US today.
Sure sure sure. @sfgiants.com can’t afford a legit starting pitcher but can afford to buy more real estate.
🤖 John Shea
Giants announce they’ve bought the historic Curran Theatre from Shorenstein Hays in a private transaction.
Giants announce they’ve bought the historic Curran Theatre from Shorenstein Hays in a private transaction.
December 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Sure sure sure. @sfgiants.com can’t afford a legit starting pitcher but can afford to buy more real estate.
Fuck the transgender care ban passed by the House & every member who voted for it. Especially the 4 House Dems who put the bill over the top. You are vile, hateful people.
December 18, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Fuck the transgender care ban passed by the House & every member who voted for it. Especially the 4 House Dems who put the bill over the top. You are vile, hateful people.
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There’s a Yiddish word that fits. Paskudnik — an evil, nasty, revolting man. That’s him. He’s a Paskudnik. And we will celebrate when he’s gone like we’ve never celebrated before.
December 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
There’s a Yiddish word that fits. Paskudnik — an evil, nasty, revolting man. That’s him. He’s a Paskudnik. And we will celebrate when he’s gone like we’ve never celebrated before.
There’s a Yiddish word that fits. Paskudnik — an evil, nasty, revolting man. That’s him. He’s a Paskudnik. And we will celebrate when he’s gone like we’ve never celebrated before.
December 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
There’s a Yiddish word that fits. Paskudnik — an evil, nasty, revolting man. That’s him. He’s a Paskudnik. And we will celebrate when he’s gone like we’ve never celebrated before.
If more men acted like and looked up to Rob Reiner, we wouldn't have a masculinity crisis in this country.
A genius and a mensch.
May his and Michele's memories be a blessing to us all.
A genius and a mensch.
May his and Michele's memories be a blessing to us all.
December 15, 2025 at 4:24 AM
If more men acted like and looked up to Rob Reiner, we wouldn't have a masculinity crisis in this country.
A genius and a mensch.
May his and Michele's memories be a blessing to us all.
A genius and a mensch.
May his and Michele's memories be a blessing to us all.
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Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a Sydney fruit shop, risked his life to disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
December 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a Sydney fruit shop, risked his life to disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
Philip Rivers is a grandfather. His grandson, born in 2024, is 1 year younger than Rivers’ youngest child.
The Colts will start QB Philip Rivers on Sunday against the Seahawks, sources tell The Insiders.
Age 44, out of retirement, after a full week of practice, Rivers is a go.
Age 44, out of retirement, after a full week of practice, Rivers is a go.
December 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Philip Rivers is a grandfather. His grandson, born in 2024, is 1 year younger than Rivers’ youngest child.
What’s the exchange rate on Tyler Rogers arm slot, spin rate & FIP?
December 13, 2025 at 1:10 AM
What’s the exchange rate on Tyler Rogers arm slot, spin rate & FIP?
I'm a privacy absolutist except I am strongly in favor of speed and red light cameras, as long as the data is used only to assess tickets and not used for police purposes or surveillance. Yes, this is possible.
See also: debates about speed cameras.
There's a problematic reflex among some progressive reformers to move from "conventional criminal legal responses are bad" to something too close to "accountability in general is bad."
I think (as Jamelle argues here) it's rooted in not thinking abt victims.
There's a problematic reflex among some progressive reformers to move from "conventional criminal legal responses are bad" to something too close to "accountability in general is bad."
I think (as Jamelle argues here) it's rooted in not thinking abt victims.
someone tell the California ACLU who is disproportionately more likely to be killed in traffic accidents including those involving people under the influence
December 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I'm a privacy absolutist except I am strongly in favor of speed and red light cameras, as long as the data is used only to assess tickets and not used for police purposes or surveillance. Yes, this is possible.
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I am dead serious when I say that if one of the most vulnerable people in the country can do this with the right allies, no fight in American politics is completely hopeless.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an ordinary man, has defeated the great might of the US Government
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is free. every bit of cruelty, boasting, slander, and persecution was for absolutely fucking nothing.
December 12, 2025 at 5:42 AM
I am dead serious when I say that if one of the most vulnerable people in the country can do this with the right allies, no fight in American politics is completely hopeless.