Tag Archives: racism

White History MonthGot

Posted on February 7, 2021 by David Posnett

https://twitter.com/ambermruffin/status/1358037733684355074?s=20 Got this from my friend Joanne: its hilarious and a great video. Rabia Aziz sent this out tonight. Since I was clueless about Amber Ruffin, I played it thinking OMG, she must be talking about some Trump racist saying … Continue reading →

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George Floyd, Minneapolis Protests, Ahmaud Arbery & Amy Cooper

Posted on June 1, 2020 by David Posnett

The contract between society and black America, explained by Trevor Noah.  Great stuff:   Click on the image and listen to the YouTube video – it is well worth your while.    

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“I Can’t Breathe”

Posted on June 1, 2020 by David Posnett

“I Can’t Breathe” The Murder of George Floyd “The time for endless conversation has passed. We are a nation of differences and this is our greatest strength. It is a time for action in a way that cannot be ignored … Continue reading →

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Racist Dog Whistle from Lee Zeldin

Posted on February 4, 2019 by David Posnett

The Huffington Post reports: GOP Congressman Spent His Week Harassing a Muslim Colleague On Twitter! “Rep. Lee Zeldin’s Twitter attack against Rep. Ilhan Omar is a classic racist dog whistle.”   Rep. Ilhan Omar’s opponents have looked for every opportunity … Continue reading →

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When Fascism Comes to America…

Posted on August 14, 2018 by David Posnett

In response to articles in the Southampton Press: “My opponent was attacking me [with those comments], trying to kick me out of office because of comparisons to Trump and Adolf Hitler, and that’s absolutely insane,” Mr. Zeldin said. Mr. Gershon: … Continue reading →

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How Germany fights bias

Posted on January 25, 2018 by David Posnett

Letter in the NY Times today Re “German’s Idea to Fight Bias Gains Support” (news article in NYT, Jan. 11): A rise of anti-Semitism among new immigrants to Germany has prompted a suggestion of having immigrants tour concentration camps. The … Continue reading →

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