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.
Someone tell Jalen Hurts that his receivers are wearing white tonight
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Someone tell Jalen Hurts that his receivers are wearing white tonight
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After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
Democratic leaders have failed us again. It's time to get new leaders.
After yet another capitulation by Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats, it's clear we need new leadership capable of mounting a serious opposition to Trump's authoritarian regime. We're launching our la...
www.indivisible2026.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
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"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
Indivisible Launches its Largest Primary Program in Response to Senate Democrats Surrendering on the Shutdown Vote
indivisible.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
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If the non-caving Democratic Senators are really as irate as they anonymously claim to the press, they should call a leadership vote & oust Schumer. Anything less is acquiescence.
November 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
If the non-caving Democratic Senators are really as irate as they anonymously claim to the press, they should call a leadership vote & oust Schumer. Anything less is acquiescence.
Didn't have Senator Chris Van Hollen becoming a radicalized fascism fighter on my 2025 bingo card but I will take it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Didn't have Senator Chris Van Hollen becoming a radicalized fascism fighter on my 2025 bingo card but I will take it.
He’s voting No to save face after FAILING as the minority leader to keep his caucus together to fight Trump. He should resign in disgrace.
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
He’s voting No to save face after FAILING as the minority leader to keep his caucus together to fight Trump. He should resign in disgrace.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Trump just got massively booed and flipped off by the crowd at the Commanders game.
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Trump just got massively booed and flipped off by the crowd at the Commanders game.
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
Trump is getting loudly booed at the Commanders game after the Democrats had their best political week in years. Please pay me millions to give brain dead advice to corporate Dems.
I AM VERY ANGRY.
I AM VERY ANGRY.
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Trump is getting loudly booed at the Commanders game after the Democrats had their best political week in years. Please pay me millions to give brain dead advice to corporate Dems.
I AM VERY ANGRY.
I AM VERY ANGRY.
Hey @padilla.senate.gov & @schiff.senate.gov — consider this a P.S. to the message I just sent you.
If the non-caving Democratic Senators are really as irate as they anonymously claim to the press, they should call a leadership vote & oust Schumer. Anything less is acquiescence.
November 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Hey @padilla.senate.gov & @schiff.senate.gov — consider this a P.S. to the message I just sent you.
If the non-caving Democratic Senators are really as irate as they anonymously claim to the press, they should call a leadership vote & oust Schumer. Anything less is acquiescence.
November 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
If the non-caving Democratic Senators are really as irate as they anonymously claim to the press, they should call a leadership vote & oust Schumer. Anything less is acquiescence.
Reposted by Wendy Thurm
🚨 We’re hearing that Senate Democrats are on the verge of caving to Trump in another “Schumer Surrender.”
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🚨 We’re hearing that Senate Democrats are on the verge of caving to Trump in another “Schumer Surrender.”
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
The Democratic surrender caucus. A bunch of weak-kneed electeds propped up by corporate cash. If you are represented by any of these Senators, call their office now. Senate switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
John Fetterman, Angus King, Maggie Hassan, Dick Durbin, Jon Ossoff, Jeanne Shaheen, Kirsten Gillibrand, Catherine Cortez Masto, Mark Warner, Cory Booker, and of course Chuck Schumer. Maybe others not top of mind. Not all responsible will publicly vote for the cave - that's not how this works.
November 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The Democratic surrender caucus. A bunch of weak-kneed electeds propped up by corporate cash. If you are represented by any of these Senators, call their office now. Senate switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
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I live 3,000 miles away but will spend $$$ on a younger, vibrant, smart fighter to challenge Schumer in the primary when his seat is up in 2028. Maybe that's AOC. Maybe that's someone else. But he HAS to go.
Took .2 seconds for Schumer to be asked if he voted for Mamdani. He would not say that he voted for the Democratic candidate: "I voted and I look forward to working with the next mayor to help New York City" ...
November 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I live 3,000 miles away but will spend $$$ on a younger, vibrant, smart fighter to challenge Schumer in the primary when his seat is up in 2028. Maybe that's AOC. Maybe that's someone else. But he HAS to go.
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Any Democrat voting for this should be primaried as quickly as possible because they're stupid, aren't capable of recognizing they're winning, are incapable of representing their constituents, and are cowards not up to this era's challenges.
Senate Democrats asked for a year of ACA subsidies and were told to fuck off.
So they came back and asked for a pinky promise to hold a vote on ACA subsidies that they will assuredly lose?
Seriously?
So they came back and asked for a pinky promise to hold a vote on ACA subsidies that they will assuredly lose?
Seriously?
From what I have seen so far this does not seem like a good deal:
November 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Any Democrat voting for this should be primaried as quickly as possible because they're stupid, aren't capable of recognizing they're winning, are incapable of representing their constituents, and are cowards not up to this era's challenges.
It’s a beautiful night for a ballgame. Don’t want to wait another 5 months to be inside Oracle Park to watch the Giants.
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
It’s a beautiful night for a ballgame. Don’t want to wait another 5 months to be inside Oracle Park to watch the Giants.
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I understand why we shut down American airspace for a few days after 9-11 to avoid a repeat attack but imagine shutting down American airspace to avoid releasing the Epstein files.
November 7, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I understand why we shut down American airspace for a few days after 9-11 to avoid a repeat attack but imagine shutting down American airspace to avoid releasing the Epstein files.
Post you from a different era: working with an NGO in Kanchipuram, India
November 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Post you from a different era: working with an NGO in Kanchipuram, India
Looks like it’s time to re-up this.
I live 3,000 miles away but will spend $$$ on a younger, vibrant, smart fighter to challenge Schumer in the primary when his seat is up in 2028. Maybe that's AOC. Maybe that's someone else. But he HAS to go.
Took .2 seconds for Schumer to be asked if he voted for Mamdani. He would not say that he voted for the Democratic candidate: "I voted and I look forward to working with the next mayor to help New York City" ...
November 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Looks like it’s time to re-up this.
This thread is 100% correct. The NY Jewish community is in a frenzy based on racist stereotypes about Muslims. At the same time, the groyper/Nick Fuentes/Hitler-loving wing of MAGA is making a power play to take over the GOP right NOW. That’s the imminent threat facing Jews in NY & elsewhere.
A large faction of institutional New York Jews — seemingly as part of their effort to torpedo Mamdani over insufficient deference to Israel — worked themselves into a frothing panic over the prospect of him winning, and are now in full screaming meltdown about it
November 7, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This thread is 100% correct. The NY Jewish community is in a frenzy based on racist stereotypes about Muslims. At the same time, the groyper/Nick Fuentes/Hitler-loving wing of MAGA is making a power play to take over the GOP right NOW. That’s the imminent threat facing Jews in NY & elsewhere.
Was a real turkey of a case by the US & they got rolled.
🚨🚨🚨 The jury has reached a verdict. Sean Dunn, aka the DC Sandwich Guy, has been found NOT GUILTY of assault.
November 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Was a real turkey of a case by the US & they got rolled.
Relieved that Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement. San Francisco needs new, more vigorous representation in the House. I support @scottwiener.bsky.social because he's been championing affordability for years but I look forward to Scott's healthy debate with @saikatforcongress.bsky.social.
November 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Relieved that Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement. San Francisco needs new, more vigorous representation in the House. I support @scottwiener.bsky.social because he's been championing affordability for years but I look forward to Scott's healthy debate with @saikatforcongress.bsky.social.
Every election cycle I say it so I’ll say it again. I make a monthly recurring donation to @runforsomething.net & it is the most effective use of my money in politics—attracting, organizing & developing young progressive leaders.
Here’s a fun fact: More than 1000 people have signed up at runforwhat.net to run for office since last night. 😈😈😈
November 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Every election cycle I say it so I’ll say it again. I make a monthly recurring donation to @runforsomething.net & it is the most effective use of my money in politics—attracting, organizing & developing young progressive leaders.
It turns out that joy scrolling through social media leads to just as much sleep deprivation as doom scrolling does. But I’ll take it!
November 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It turns out that joy scrolling through social media leads to just as much sleep deprivation as doom scrolling does. But I’ll take it!