Author Archives: David Posnett

Fake News Regains Its Megaphone: “Keyword Bombs”!

After Las Vegas Shooting, Fake News Regains Its Megaphone The Shift  By KEVIN ROOSE OCT. 2, 2017 Continue reading the main story Share This Page Email Save When they woke up and glanced at their phones on Monday morning, Americans may … Continue reading

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Locking up Immigrants

In just a few hours, I’ll be arguing a critical case at the Supreme Court. Jennings v. Rodriguez will decide the fate of thousands of women and men who are languishing in immigration prisons across the country. It’s important – … Continue reading

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Kim Kardashian Shuts Down Trump on Twitter

Celebrities Come For Donald Trump On Twitter After He Knocked San Juan Mayor… Another day, another string of tweets from President Donald Trump.  This time, celebrities lent their voices to the fray to defend the subject of Trump’s ire: San Juan Mayor … Continue reading

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“They Want Everything Done For Them”

POLITICS 09/30/2017 10:10 pm ET One Photo Stands Out After Trump Says Puerto Rico Wants ‘Everything Done For Them’ This writer served Trump some ice cold tea. By Carla Herreria

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Anthem and Flag

Picture from http://newsbreakouts.com/nfl-teams-respond-to-trump-with-non-participation-kneeling-in-protest/ Letter printed in the East Hampton Star, Sept. 28, 2017   Dear Editor, Here’s Lee Zeldin (leezeldinforcongress.com) on the N.F.L. protest: “An entire N.F.L. football team (Pittsburgh Steelers) protesting the national anthem. These spoiled rich brats may … Continue reading

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Tax Cuts for Oligarchs

Letter to the East Hampton Star published Sep. 28, 2017 There is so much in the news today about oligarchs. Do most readers know who or what they are? “Siri,” I asked into my iPhone, “what is the definition of … Continue reading

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Tom Price Must Go

    Posted on their website where you can also sign up in support.  Here is the message from the National Physician’s Alliance: We’ve been here before. Almost a year ago, we opposed the nomination of Dr. Tom Price for … Continue reading

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GOP Health Bill’s Changes Go Far Beyond Preexisting Conditions

KAISER HEALTH NEWS — REPEAL & REPLACE WATCH By Julie Rovner September 22, 2017 Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) speaks as Sen. Dean Heller (R-N.V.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) listen during a news conference on health care September 13, 2017. … Continue reading

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The Orbital Perspective

Leland Melvin (ex-Astronaut & NFL Player) Wrote to Trump And this is what he had to say:   To Donald Trump I believe in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of this country even though at the time they … Continue reading

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Zeldin Must Stand Up And Protect Long Island’s Health Care

Letter To Editor: Zeldin Must Stand Up And Protect Long Island’s Health Care Published in “Smithtown Matters”,  Friday, September 22, 2017 at 6:08PM Dear Editor, Next week, Senate Republicans will debate a cruel plan to take away health care from millions … Continue reading

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