Monthly Archives: April 2020

The Suffolk “BOE” Commissioner Must Resign

Posted on April 30, 2020 by David Posnett

By law, Lalota can’t run the BOE while running for office Submitted by Jacquelyn Gavron Following is testimony presented to the Legislature during its public hearing on an Independent Office of Inspector General for Suffolk County, proposed in response to … Continue reading →

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When the Forgotten Remain Forgotten, no one is Secure

Posted on April 26, 2020 by David Posnett

The Covid-19 pandemic is putting the deepening class divide in America into stark relief. Four new classes are emerging. The Remotes: These are professional, managerial, and technical workers – an estimated 35% of the workforce – who are putting in … Continue reading →

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How We Got Here

Posted on April 24, 2020 by David Posnett

  In the Southampton Press: How We Got Here The media has accurately reported how President Trump’s mismanagement of COVID-19 has exacerbated this global health crisis. But Trump’s damage to our public health goes back to the beginning of his … Continue reading →

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Labradoodle dog breeder heads HHS response to the coronavirus

Posted on April 23, 2020 by David Posnett

Submitted by Peggy Backman: Rebecca Ballhaus @rebeccaballhaus FDA chief Stephen Hahn asked HHS (Health and Human Services) in January if he could contact companies about possible shortages of PPE and other equipment. He was told no. Azar told associates such … Continue reading →

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I am Pissed off!

Posted on April 23, 2020 by David Posnett

From Perry Gershon: I am pissed off! The Republican leader, Mitch McConnell, said yesterday that state and local governments should declare bankruptcy if they find themselves in a financial hole due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Is he serious? How in … Continue reading →

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How Fast is the Coronavirus spreading?

Posted on April 21, 2020 by David Posnett

Rt is a key measure of how fast the virus is spreading. It’s the average number of people who become infected by an infected and infectious person. Rt = 1 means one infected person infects one other person on average. … Continue reading →

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#Votebymail

Posted on April 21, 2020 by David Posnett

The 2020 election season moves onward and, across America, people have been asked to either put their health at risk thanks to this pandemic—or not vote. That’s completely inexcusable. In this time of crisis, we have to protect our health … Continue reading →

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Finally, Biden speaks out

Posted on April 21, 2020 by David Posnett

  Watch the video on YouTube! The Trump agenda: Let’s make America poor again. Let’s make America sick again. Let’s make America jobless again. Let’s make America the laughing stock of the world. Let’s make America powerless again.  (Putin’s goal!) … Continue reading →

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We’re all in this together, dear Earth Day

Posted on April 20, 2020 by David Posnett

  Photo by Daria Shevtsova on Pexels.com   To my niece, sheltering with her cat in Queens, I am thinking of you in your little apartment in the epicenter of a global pandemic. I am wishing you good health and safety, and am offering some … Continue reading →

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Children as Likely to Get Coronavirus as Adults, but Don’t Get Sick.

Posted on April 19, 2020 by David Posnett

Does Your Kid Have to Wear a Mask Outside?  The CDC is asking all adults to wear masks. But what about kids? By Tara Santora  Apr 10 2020, 8:25 AM   Why is this question so important?  If children were … Continue reading →

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