Author Archives: David Posnett

First Evidence That Offshore Wind Farms Are Changing the Oceans

Posted on September 24, 2017 by David Posnett

Wind turbines can support vast colonies of marine species in areas where they were previously rare. by Emerging Technology from the arXiv September 22, 2017   Offshore wind farms are becoming increasingly common in our oceans. In Europe, the goal … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, sustainable energy, Uncategorized | Comments Off on First Evidence That Offshore Wind Farms Are Changing the Oceans

An Act of Mass Suicide

Posted on September 24, 2017 by David Posnett

If the U.S. Adopts the G.O.P.’s Health-Care Bill, It Would Be an Act of Mass Suicide   By Atul Gawande September 22, 2017 There is not a single metric of health or health care that the Graham-Cassidy plan—co-sponsored by Senator … Continue reading →

Posted in ACA, AHCA, trumpcare, Uncategorized, Zeldin | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on An Act of Mass Suicide

Memo to Trump Fans: Conman-in-Chief Will Betray You All

Posted on September 20, 2017 by David Posnett

OPINION PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY THE DAILY BEAST WHAT’D YOU EXPECT?   He’s swindled and lied to everyone he’s dealt with his entire adult life. So why did you, Trump voter, think you’d be any different? Wake up. RICK WILSON 09.18.17 … Continue reading →

Posted in Trump | Comments Off on Memo to Trump Fans: Conman-in-Chief Will Betray You All

Graham-Cassidy — The Last-Ditch Effort By Republicans To Replace ACA: What You Need To Know

Posted on September 20, 2017 by David Posnett

Republican efforts in Congress to “repeal and replace” the federal Affordable Care Act are back from the dead. Again. By Julie Rovner September 19, 2017 Sen. Lindsey Graham (right), stands with Sen. Bill Cassidy (left), Sen. Dean Heller and Sen. Ron … Continue reading →

Posted in ACA, Graham-Cassidy, Health Care, Medicaid, Pre-existing Conditions, Trump, trumpcare | Comments Off on Graham-Cassidy — The Last-Ditch Effort By Republicans To Replace ACA: What You Need To Know

Welcoming refugees brings unexpected economic benefits

Posted on September 20, 2017 by David Posnett

The Trump Administration continues to govern with a blind eye toward inconvenient facts and analyses. Stephen Miller, Trump’s top white nationalist advisor in the White House, reportedly rejected a study proving refugees contribute significantly more to U.S. revenue than they cost.   From … Continue reading →

Posted in DACA, immigration/deportation, Trump | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Welcoming refugees brings unexpected economic benefits

Governors’ Letter Opposing the Graham-Cassidy Bill

Posted on September 20, 2017 by David Posnett

September 19, 2017 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510   The Honorable Charles E. Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Health Care, Trump, trumpcare | Tagged | Comments Off on Governors’ Letter Opposing the Graham-Cassidy Bill

Jimmy Kimmel Shreds the Graham-Cassidy Bill

Posted on September 20, 2017 by David Posnett

From his monologue:   “I know you guys are going to find this hard to believe. But a few months ago, after my son had open heart surgery … a senator named Bill Cassidy from Louisiana, was on my show … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Health Care, Trump, trumpcare | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Jimmy Kimmel Shreds the Graham-Cassidy Bill

Letter to Sen. McCain

Posted on September 19, 2017 by David Posnett

From Max Plesset MD (Springs, East Hampton) Dear Senator McCain, I have always respected your independence, judgement and thoughtful decision making. Now you have a serious malignancy and I am sorry for that. Undoubtedly you are receiving the best of … Continue reading →

Posted in AHCA, Health Care, Medicaid, Planned Parenthood, Pre-existing Conditions, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Letter to Sen. McCain

Oceans in Peril

Posted on September 19, 2017 by David Posnett

Title image from Oceans of Acid. By Judith S. Weis  OpEd in the East Hampton Star Sept. 14, 2017 While some politicians claim that climate change is a hoax, and climate scientists try to refine their models and forecasts of … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Paris Climate Accord, science, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Oceans in Peril

Graham Cassidy Obamacare Repeal Bill May Pass

Posted on September 17, 2017 by David Posnett

Senator says Obamacare repeal bill close to enough votes to pass, but there’s reason to be skeptical The Graham-Cassidy bill would strip away $80 billion in federal funding support for health coverage. Prior bills that were likewise expected to lead … Continue reading →

Posted in ACA, AHCA, Health Care, Pre-existing Conditions, trumpcare, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Graham Cassidy Obamacare Repeal Bill May Pass