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Author: Renee Shur

Renee Shur lives and works in New York’s Hudson Valley.
vaccination

My COVID-19 Vaccination: How it worked in New York State

February 1, 2021 Renee Shur Coronavirus Leave a comment

At 2:30 pm, on Friday, January 29, 2021, I became a COVD-19 statistic. That day, my name was entered into two databases: New York

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Biden announces Jan. 19, 2021 national memorial for COVID victims

January 10, 2021 Renee Shur 2020 Election, Activism, Coronavirus Leave a comment

January 20th is just nine days from the writing of this post. That day and the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala

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Vote with Your Heart

October 26, 2020 Renee Shur 2020 Election Leave a comment

If you’re like me, sleep (or lack of) has taken on a whole new dimension now that we’re in the final sprint toward election

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The whole world watched the Trump-Biden “debate.” And they were horrified.

September 30, 2020 Renee Shur 2020 Election, International Leave a comment

The first of the much-anticipated three debates-that-aren’t-debates is now thankfully behind us. And make no mistake. The whole world was watching. The day-after reactions

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earth hour

Earth Hour 2020 has special meaning as we face the COVID-19 pandemic

March 28, 2020 Renee Shur Environment Leave a comment

On March 28, 2020, from 8:30 to 9:30 pm, millions of people across the globe will be switching off their lights for one hour

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Delgado

NY congressman Antonio Delgado’s master class in how to connect with voters

February 25, 2020 Renee Shur 2020 Election, Candidates Leave a comment

As Democrats across the country anxiously awaited the results of Nevada’s 2020 primary, I ventured out on a warm Saturday in Upstate New York

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New York State bags plastic bags

February 16, 2020 Renee Shur Consumer issues, Environment, States Leave a comment

On March 1, 2020, New York State’s Bag Waste Reduction Law will go into effect. As of that date, all businesses collecting sales tax

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Tiny New York Village joins worldwide Climate Mobilization, passes Climate Crisis Resolution

February 14, 2020 Renee Shur Cities, Climate Change, Environment Leave a comment

In the tiny village in New York’s Hudson Valley where I reside, there are 1,135 people. The Village of Kinderhook is just one municipality

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indivisible

Indivisible launches “The Payback Project”

February 3, 2020 Renee Shur 2020 Election, Activism Leave a comment

Tired of screaming at the TV screen? Looking for a way to channel that anger as you watch the daily degradation of our democratic

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carbontax

3,500 economists call for carbon tax/carbon dividend. America isn’t listening.

January 30, 2020 Renee Shur Energy, Environment, Ideas Leave a comment

Here’s a riddle. How many economists does it take to sound the alarm on the need for immediate action to address global climate change?

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A new book by Arthur Lieber. Political Introverts: How Empathetic Voters Can Help Save American Politics.  Buy it here.

Gloria Shur Bilchik’s new book, Election Insiders: Behind the scenes with the people who make your vote count. Kindle edition now available at Amazon.

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