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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 3h

Vaxed to prevent worst outcomes. Masked to prevent transmission. The science says to layer protections.

Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

You can register for my talk “Hamilton: In History and On Stage” for Trinity University’s Lennox Seminar on Oct 12 here: events.trinity.edu/event/lennox...

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Lennox Seminar Speaker Series - Shira Lurie

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Simply opting out of catching and spreading viruses because I’m not a whiny baby (no shade to babies tho)

Selfie of a white woman wearing a white n95, black glasses, and a grey and blue bandana as a headband

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

About a 9/11’s worth of Americans die every month from acute Covid (more from the after effects), but the US can’t blame Muslims for it so no one cares.

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Susan Joudrey @sujo.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

regardless of a person's view on various pathogens, just the visable difference between a used filter and a new filter should motivate everyone to advocate for better indoor air quality.

two air filters lying on a wodden floor. one has been used and is dark grey. the other one is white because it hasn't yet been used.

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Cate Denial @cjdenial.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A non-paywalled link to the article is in the comments.

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Add this to the list of things you can do in an N95!

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

In my second viewing of Hadestown proshot, a lady FLED the theatre right before the turn. Mad respect. Show us how the world could be, girl!

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

SHEAR sent an insulting email soliciting feedback on whether hybrid conference access was worth the SIGNIFICANT (!!!!) cost. Here is my (restrained) reply:

Your thoughts *
It is very discouraging to have accessibility and inclusion framed in this way. I don't know why SHEAR remains committed to the model of in-person hotel rentals with hybrid access as either non-existent or an afterthought whose expense is consistently highlighted and complained about. If inclusion isn't 'worth it' to SHEAR as a starting principle, how do you expect actual diversity in this organization? I encourage SHEAR, as I already have, to think beyond this outdated and exclusionary model of conferencing. At minimum, please refrain from referring to colleagues like myself who cannot attend in-person, superspreader conferences in the United States as a financial burden, mere subjects of a cost/benefit analysis, or somehow ignorant of the circumstances.
It is also frustrating to read of the complaint that some online attendees "only attended one session." In 2022, when I Zoomed into my own panel (which could not at all be called hybrid), this was the only session available to me.
As a chronically ill, non-American scholar, I ask you: why would I give my money and time to an organization that frames my inclusion as an expense that doesn't seem worth it? Why would I invest in an organization that doesn't see the value in the diversity that inclusive policies bring? Why would I want to network with colleagues who do not care about those they have excluded?
I am interested in building a better, freer, more just academia with likeminded people. I hope
SHEAR joins us one day.

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

My sexuality is the trombonist in Hadestown. My gender identity is the scenic design of Hadestown. My pronouns are Andre De Shields saying “Aight?” in the opening of Hadestown.

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

#Halisky I’m selling this matching patio set of one chaise and two chairs. They are weatherproof and fold up for easy storage! Holler if you’re interested!

Two matching grey folding chairs on a brown deck

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Attention Tim Houston and all others denouncing “violent protest” #HaliSky

Screenshot of the following text:

They Will Call You Violent

If your tactics disrupt the order of things under capitalism, you may well be accused of violence, because "violence" is an elastic term of-ren deployed to vilify people who threaten the status quo. Conditions that the state characterizes as "peaceful" are, in reality, quite violent.
Even as people experience the violence of poverty, the torture of im-prisonment, the brutality of policing, the denial of health care, and many other violent functions of this system, we are told we are experiencing peace, so long as everyone is cooperating. When state actors refer to "peace," they are really talking about order. And when they refer to "peaceful protest," they are talking about cooperative protest that obediently stays within the lines drawn by the state. The more uncooperative you are, the more you will be accused of aggression and violence. It is therefore imperative that the state not be the arbiter of what violence means among people seeking justice.

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

No one is free until we’re all free. Happy Juneteenth.

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The Vertlartnic @thev.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Loads Of Kids With Chronic Conditions Are A Price Worth Paying For Normal Childhood

An exhausted child
Headline:
Loads Of Kids With Chronic Conditions Is A Price Worth Paying For Normal Childhood
STory by Gabby Haze and Ipsford Barthelmley

Photo from UNsplash

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Nothing more antithetical to the spirit of A Chorus Line than one person belting solo onstage but okay #TonyAwards

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I don’t think any Broadway phenomenon has had less longstanding cultural impact than Book of Mormon #TonyAwards

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Sticking to my theory that Rocky Horror is always the favourite musical of people who don’t like musicals #TonyAwards

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Tbh was not familiar with Pink’s game #TonyAwards

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

May every celebrity have the courage of the young Ali Louis Bourzgui #TonyAwards #FreePalestine

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Sho Bean winning and Jellicle Ball in the same segment a big happy Pride to gay men everywhere #TonyAwards

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I don’t understand Schmigadoon because musicals being self-deprecating/referential is the easiest joke in the world and The Producers already did it best. #TonyAwards

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Dr. Jen Irwin @drjenirwin.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I’m old enough to remember when protecting children was considered a moral, social, and political imperative. 😷

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Susan Joudrey @sujo.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I wasn't going to post this, but it's been a couple months & it's gemini season, so whatever. But also, the NS gov. keeps bein' hella autocratic by decreasing the quality of education in NS. There is no austerity. As others have explained, "austerity" is just a word for theft. This is autocracy.

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Joudrey Public Bills statement

YouTube video by Susan Joudrey

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

All the liberals replying with a “why can’t people mind their own business?” When will you be willing to mask in solidarity? To normalize it? To protect each other?

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PoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

This afternoon! Saturday, May 16! Come say "hi" and pick up a mask in front of the Halifax Public Gardens main entrance.

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PoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Tomorrow, May 16, we'll be giving away masks! Come see us at 2:00 pm in front of the Halifax Public Gardens' main gate and replenish your stock!

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

All donations are being matched today! Please donate if you can - I’m just $550 away from my goal! #halisky

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Miles W. Griffis @mileswgriffis.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

🦠 As the media discusses Hantavirus, they continue to ignore the risk of chronic disease, learning little from lessons Long COVID. A 2005 study found "survivors" had extreme fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, kidney issues, and more at least five years post-infection. cdn.mdedge.com/files/s3fs-p...

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy May Day! Workers deserve to breathe clean air and be safe from deadly and disabling pathogens. Covid is a workers’ rights issue. Our unions need to advocate for: - Air filtration and ventilation - Live air quality monitoring - PPE - Testing - Paid sick days

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PoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We've thought a lot about Covid's effects on schools. Any of our previous op-eds can be read on our website and, unfortunately, they're as relevant now as when they were first published: www.popns.org/advocacy/in-...

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PoPNS - In the media

In the media Op-eds Susan Joudrey (23 October 2025). "Still waiting for clean air in N.S. schools". Halifax Examiner. Martha Walls (6 August 2024). "Survey reveals Nova Scotians concerned about removi...

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

If I was a poet, I would write a poem about astronauts revealing new beauties of humanity and our planet while politicians wage war on both.

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Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez @mvgutierrezmd.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

What I’d NEVER do as a brain injury rehab doctor: • Motorcycle • Tackle football (for my kids) • Ignore BP • Skip helmets • Normalize repeat COVID infections Because I take care of what happens next.

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Susan Joudrey @sujo.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Someone needs to tell the @nsgov.bsky.social

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Got my spring dose. And will continue to mask because there’s not a single scientific study that says I shouldn’t.

A selfie of a white woman wearing glasses and an N95. Her sleeve is rolled up to show a bandaid on her shoulder.

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Dr. Jen Irwin @drjenirwin.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Science takes ~17 years to reach clinical practice. The science in 2026 is clear: we don’t have another decade to wait on SARS-CoV-2. If you’re doing what you can to avoid (re)infection, your behaviour is 100% aligned with best current available evidence. If you’re not, waiting is ill-advised.

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Nova Scotians: those eligible can now book their spring dose of the covid vaccine! (and also, everyone can wear a mask in public!)

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The Vertlartnic @thev.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Everyone Getting Ill More Easily Now Nothing At All To Do With That Virus That Makes You Get Ill More Easily Say Doctors

Someone getting ill more easily
Headline:
Everyone Getting Ill More Easily Now Nothing At All To Do With That Virus That Makes You Get Ill More Easily Say Doctors
STory by Morris Less and Luke Overdeah

Photo from Adobe

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Solidarity to all Nova Scotian post-secondary students on strike this week for affordable tuition and divestment. Academia can be a better place and you are leading the way.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

This week marked the anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve summarized our thoughts a bit below, but tl;dr: Unfortunately, COVID-19 is still with us, & although we may be tired of hearing about it, it’s extremely important to continue to take steps to protect ourselves & others.

Things we want people to know. 6 years after the start* of the COVID-19 pandemic. *The day the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. This was not the date of the first case.

It’s not just a cold. We wish it were just a cold. We would not keep talking about it if so. Since 2020, doctors, scientists, and millions of people who have had COVID-19 have learned that it can cause permanent damage to multiple organ systems within your body, leave you disabled and unable to do the things you love, and significantly harm your quality of life. A cold cannot disable or kill you the way COVID-19 can.

We know a lot more about prevention than we did back then. We all remember when we thought maybe we’d be ok as long as we were 6 feet away from sick people; that masks worked one way but not the other; and more. But just like with all new viruses and scientific study, we learned more as
there was more time to
study and observe, and we
now know that wearing masks
and keeping cleaner air are key to
protecting ourselves and others. Now that we know better, we can (and should) better protect ourselves and others.

We understand the frustration about vaccines, but they are still extremely important. We all remember when vaccines were first made available, and it would’ve been great if that was the end of the pandemic. It wasn’t. And a lot of people have gotten frustrated and have given up on vaccination. It’s true, the virus that causes COVID-19 changes (which is why, like the annual flu shot, we need to get updated COVID-19 vaccines each year), and the vaccines we have now will not eliminate COVID-19 on their own. But they are still very effective at preventing serious illness and death, so
even though they are not the one quick
solution to the pandemic we all wish they
were, they are still extremely important,
and we should all stay up to date.

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The Vertlartnic @thev.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Why Do Some People Still Wear Masks In 2026 And On A Completely Unrelated Note Why Is Everyone In The Office Sick Right Now Apart From The Guy In The Mask?

A woman in a mask
Headline:
Why Do Some People Still Wear Masks In 2026 And On A Completely Unrelated Note Why Is Everyone In The Office Sick Right Now Apart From The Guy In The Mask?
Story from Jerk Wingley and Terramin Defishunsee

Photo from Adobe

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Dr. Jen Irwin @drjenirwin.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Bottom line from the last 6 years of COVID research : If you’ve got blood vessels, you’d be wise to avoid additional infections. Now is a great time to normalize wearing a respirator. Might feel awkward at first, but every person who does makes it easier for others to follow. Be a leader. 😷

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Shira Lurie @shiralurie.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Shoutout to Neptune and their masked performances. Theatre is for everyone ❤️ (And Air Fanta’s maiden voyage!)

Selfie of white woman wearing glasses and a white n95 mask seated in a theatre. There are other masked patrons behind her.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Did you know? Certain illnesses, like measles & COVID-19, can harm your immune system & make you more vulnerable to sickness later. Protect your immune system by getting vaccinated & avoiding getting sick! Learn more about measles & immune amnesia: www.healthychildren.org/English/tips...

Text says "Have you heard of Immune Amnesia?If you haven’t (and even if you have), we’ll tell you about it.” In the corner is an image of a man scratching his head.

Important to understand first: When your body is exposed to certain germs that can cause diseases, your immune system builds a “memory” of them, so if you’re exposed to these germs again, your immune system recognizes them and knows how to fight them off. Your immune system also builds this memory when you get vaccinated, so you don’t have to get sick in order to protect yourself from future infections.

Graphics show a shield with arms holding a sword and fighting off germs. Another graphic shows a vaccine vial

text says "Important to understand first: Immune amnesia means something has caused your body to lose, or “forget,” its memory of germs you’ve been exposed to before, meaning you’re more likely to get sick and to experience severe illness if you’re exposed to it again. Measles can cause your immune system to forget up to 73% of its memory. In other words, after having measles, you will be immune to measles, but may be at increased
risk of other serious illnesses. Did you know? Measles is not the only virus that can harm your immune system. COVID-19 has also been found to cause long-term harm to your body’s ability to fight off illnesses, making you more likely to get sick and experience severe illness.”
Graphics show a stick figure shivering with fear because the shield in front of him is broken, and now germs are reaching him. Two pie charts: one says “100% memory before” and the other shows “73% memory lost after"

Unfortunately, there’s no way to predict whose immune system will be most harmed by being sick. It can happen to anyone! The best way to avoid immune amnesia is to get vaccinated & take other steps to avoid getting sick So please remember, it is not a good idea to expose
yourself to these viruses on purpose in order to build
immunity! That is what vaccines are for. Getting sick makes you much more likely to hurt your immune system! Graphics of a vaccine, a mask, and an air purifier and open window symbolizing clean air

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Miles W. Griffis @mileswgriffis.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

"Ignoring the problem doesn't make it go away...if you truly care about other people, you'll put [a mask] on." We republished illustrator Gillian Levine's comic, "Reasons to mask in 2026" in @thesicktimes.org. Check it out 👀😷 thesicktimes.org/2026/02/27/c...

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Comic: Reasons to wear a mask in 2026 - The Sick Times

Artist Gillian Levine recently wrote and illustrated a comic sharing reasons to continue masking in 2026.

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