Author Archives: D. Posnett MD

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About D. Posnett MD

Emeritus Prof. of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

Guestwords: Brain Drain

Posted on June 27, 2025 by D. Posnett MD

from the East Hampton Star (Guest words) By David Posnett June 26, 2025  As a retired scientist, with past faculty appointments at Rockefeller University and Weill Cornell Medicine and over 35 years of experience in the field of biomedical sciences, I … Continue reading →

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Health Activist Notes: Assault on Science; Saving Medicaid, US Health Care and Vaccines

Posted on June 27, 2025 by D. Posnett MD

The Economist had a recent cover entitled: “MAGA’s assault on science is an act of grievous self harm.” In addition, in yet another move intended to simply be cruel, Trump is ending National Institutes of Health support of HIV clinical guidelines. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Trailblazer JUDITH HOPE in the Limelight

Posted on October 15, 2024 by D. Posnett MD

Great podcast on U Tube. Interview of Judith Hope by Sylvia Beckerman. https://youtu.be/P095nezOKhM

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Wow! “In 4 years you won’t have to vote again” (Donald Trump)

Posted on July 28, 2024 by D. Posnett MD

This is from WaPo by By Maegan Vazquez and Sarah Ellison, July 27, 2024 at 6:54 p.m. EDT Some Democrats say Trump’s comments, directed at a Christian audience, signaled his plans to be a dictator. His campaign says he was talking … Continue reading →

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A Message From Bernie

Posted on July 9, 2024 by D. Posnett MD

Dear MoveOn member, Yes, these are extremely difficult and painful times. People are demoralized. The presidential debate a week ago Thursday was a disaster. Trump lied, lied, and lied. Biden did not successfully defend his record or expose Trump for … Continue reading →

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The Smart Way To Invest Your Contributions!

Posted on July 8, 2024 by D. Posnett MD

http://forcemultiplierus.org

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Dem unity behind John Avlon

Posted on June 26, 2024 by D. Posnett MD

A note from Anna Skrenta (Democratic Party of East Hampton): Now lets join the party:

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John AVLON on the Colbert show

Posted on March 7, 2024 by D. Posnett MD

Fun show. Avlon might just be the congressman we need in NY CD-1!

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Covid Notes: “We don’t trust the white coats anymore.”

Posted on February 28, 2024 by D. Posnett MD

Norbert Goldfield MD: ‘Ask Nurses & Doctors’ This Covid outbreak is on the decline but Long Covid is here with documented impact on children. We have failed our older people: “In the last week of 2023 and the first two weeks of … Continue reading →

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Now We Know How Hitler Did It

Posted on November 18, 2023 by D. Posnett MD

The Hartmann Report: Thom Hartmann Nov 17, 2023 Image by Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay Share There are few Americans alive today who remember Hitler, the details are lost to the mists of time. But Donald Trump is bringing it all … Continue reading →

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The Best Choice for Suffolk County Executive: Dave Calone

Posted on October 31, 2023 by D. Posnett MD

Found in the Southampton Press: While Dave Calone and Ed Romaine have presented themselves as county executive candidates, a closer examination of their records and policy positions makes it evident that Dave Calone is the right leader for us here … Continue reading →

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Why do this year’s elections matter? It’s a matter of life or death.

Posted on October 29, 2023 by D. Posnett MD

Access to reproductive health care should be a right and not dependent on what state you’re living in.  Research shows that U.S. women of reproductive age are sicker, more stressed, die younger, and have the highest rates of maternal deaths … Continue reading →

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I Just Voted!

Posted on October 29, 2023 by D. Posnett MD

It’s the 2nd day of early voting in Southold town. About 1000 people have voted on each day. These are record numbers. The poll workers explained: “People are really into politics these days.” OK: it is an “off off” year. … Continue reading →

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To “everyone under the sun” Re: Parish Art Museum

Posted on January 16, 2023 by D. Posnett MD

From: Sarah Hunnewell I don’t know if you all know this, but the “new” Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill uses vastly more electricity than any other building on the East End of Long Island.  You all know that it has … Continue reading →

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LaSalle Chief Judge nomination

Posted on January 12, 2023 by D. Posnett MD
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Message from Judith and Linda in re to Rev. Warnock

Posted on November 16, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

We know you’ve been besieged with requests for political donations and, like us, you are probably suffering ‘donor fatigue’.  However, there’s one more challenge before we can quit:  Reverend Warnock NEEDS OUR HELP in Georgia.  Contrary to rumor, Reverend Warnock’s … Continue reading →

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New York: Most Unequal State in the Nation!

Posted on November 14, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

A new report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) recently found that New York State is home to the highest concentration of extreme wealth in the United States. New York State also has the greatest income inequality … Continue reading →

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GOTV 2022: all hands on board!

Posted on October 25, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

It looked like success just weeks ago for the midterm elections, based on polls,…well the tide has now turned in favor of our opponents. How do we make a difference? (1) I have been donating $$ via Force multiplier. They … Continue reading →

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Lunch with Bob

Posted on October 21, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

We used to have weekly lunch meetings for R&R folks. With soup! Then came Covid. Today my friend Bob treated me to homemade lentil soup at his place. We discussed the state of the world! Are we heading towards armageddon? … Continue reading →

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Covid: not yet over?

Posted on October 4, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

Weddings are well-known high-risk events for Covid. Guests schmooze, they laugh (emitting microdroplets), they kiss.. contacts are often prolonged, longer than required for transmission of SARS CoV2 (10 min). The newest Omicron variants are even more infectious than their precursors. … Continue reading →

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