Author Archives: David Posnett

Trump Promised to Help Workers — But, Did He Really Mean It? His Justice Department just dropped appeal to save Obama overtime rule

Posted on September 5, 2017 by David Posnett

BY JOHN BOWDEN – 09/05/17 12:35 PM EDT 47 © Getty Images   The Justice Department announced on Tuesday that it will not defend an Obama-era Labor Department rule that would have extended overtime benefits to more than 4 million … Continue reading →

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The Trump Administration Now Has Tons Of DACA Data And Is Poised To Weaponize It

Posted on September 5, 2017 by David Posnett

DAILY BEAST — BAD DREAM BETSY WOODRUFF  Sept. 5, 2017 JASON REDMOND/GETTY DREAMers trusted the government with their information. Immigration agents could now use it to expedite their deportations. DACA recipients – often called DREAMers – are facing a new … Continue reading →

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ICE Wrongly Imprisoned an American Citizen for 1,273 Days. Judges Say He’s Owed $0.

Posted on September 5, 2017 by David Posnett

Daily Beast — NIGHTMARE By Harry Siegel  Sept. 5, 2017 An ICE agent sent through—and his supervisors approved—mistaken paperwork ‘proving’ Davino Watson wasn’t a citizen. And no one’s been held to account for the catastrophic screw-up. The thing that happened … Continue reading →

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It’s Time For an Apology from the GOP

Posted on September 4, 2017 by David Posnett

Published in The East Hampton Star Dear David:   Republicans owe America an apology. Sadly, we have arrived at a point at which the White House, the political crown jewel that the GOP so ardently sought, is in disarray, which … Continue reading →

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Zeldin & Unity?

Posted on September 4, 2017 by David Posnett

Published in The East Hampton Star Re: Letter to the Editor – Morally Bankrupt? Dear David: Mr. Zeldin penned a letter in the aftermath of the Charlottesville tragedy. In it, our congressman extolled: “This is a day to be an … Continue reading →

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Zeldin & Bigotry

Posted on September 1, 2017 by David Posnett

Published in the Village Times (East Setauket) To the Editor, No, Representative Zeldin, it is not enough to pay lip service against the KKK and Nazism as you do in your August 17 letter to the editor. You then go … Continue reading →

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Where the truth lies in Donald Trump’s tax reform pitch

Posted on August 31, 2017 by David Posnett

During a speech on tax reform on Wednesday, President Donald Trump recalled memories of President Ronald Reagan’s rewrite of the tax code in the 1980s. “In 1986, Ronald Reagan led the world by cutting our corporate tax rate to 34%,” … Continue reading →

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Trump Just Got Slapped In The Face; Landslide Win For Democrats In Fairfax County Tonight

Posted on August 30, 2017 by David Posnett

Posted on Daily Kos By ursulafaw Tuesday Aug 29, 2017 “WTF?! The KKK guy didn’t win and the black woman did?” I wrote a few days ago that Fairfax County Virginia is ground zero in the fight against racism and … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Revenge

Posted on August 29, 2017 by David Posnett

The president’s pardon of Joe Arpaio is revolting for many reasons. Most disgusting of all is that he did it to torment anyone who doesn’t support him. Slate.com By Michelle Goldberg Donald Trump gives a thumbs up to supporters at … Continue reading →

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Trump nominated a climate denier as USDA chief scientist — here’s why that matters

Posted on August 29, 2017 by David Posnett

Salon.com — MONDAY, AUG 28, 2017  Democrats vow to fight Sam Clovis, who isn’t a scientist and whose ignorant views threaten our food supply AMANDA MARCOTTE In all the Donald Trump-created chaos, it might seem a little odd at first … Continue reading →

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