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Lean to the Left provides liberal political commentary about important developments involving Republicans and Democrats in power, and supports efforts to resist those who would subvert democracy and impede freedom of the press. We also present the Lean to the Left podcast and videos, with newsmaker interviews and progressive commentary.
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Fighting the Attack on Freedom & Democracy
The November 2022 election is about freedom and Donald Trump’s Republican Party attempts to restrict many of our freedoms and our democracy.
Bob Gatty
Sep 30, 20224 min read
What Do You Think of Filthy Rich Lawyers?
We often deride lawyers, often calling them "ambulance chasers," But do the really walk away with most of the money instead of the victims?
Bob Gatty
Sep 28, 20225 min read
Poof! Trump Declassifies Docs with a Single Thought
MAGA Republicans continue to swallow Donald Trump's preposterous claims, like that he can declassify documents just by thinking about it.
Eileen Powell
Sep 28, 20222 min read
McMaster the Disaster
In his campaign ads, SC Gov. Henry McMaster distorts the truth and makes outright lies, hiding his own failures and lack of accomplishments.
C J Waldron
Sep 25, 20225 min read
Ryan Thompson for SC House District 106
Check out this interview with a 22-year-old candidate determined to bring hard work and integrity to the state legislature in ruby red SC.
Bob Gatty
Sep 23, 20223 min read
No Gold Star for Senator Graham
The choice of abortion is deeply personal and belongs only to women and trusted doctors, not to right-wing politicians who limit freedoms.
Eileen Powell
Sep 22, 20223 min read
A 'Racist in Recovery'
Meet Dan Balmer. He’s a self-proclaimed “racist in recovery,” who once hid behind the comfortable claim that he was “not racist.”
Bob Gatty
Sep 21, 20222 min read
The Dixie Dems: Surging Against GOP Nuttiness?
Dixie Dems Bob Gatty, SC; Robert Thompson, GA; and Arthur Hill, NC discuss Democratic gains as GOP sputters. The Lean to the Left Podcast.
Bob Gatty
Sep 17, 20222 min read
Switch to a Green Job & Save Our Earth
What it would be like to work at a job where you would be helping the environment and fighting climate change? The Lean to the Left podcast.
Bob Gatty
Sep 14, 20222 min read
Giving Voice, Called to Serve
Lean to the Left host Bob Gatty interviews Alex Wait, whose Epics Podcast gives those "different from him" a platform to tell their stories.
Bob Gatty
Sep 8, 20222 min read
The Death of Social Media
On this Lean to the Left podcast, entrepreneur Peter Montoya blames social media for unrest today and reveals plans for a new safe platform.
Bob Gatty
Sep 7, 20222 min read
For Many Americans, We're Bluer Than We Think
In many ways, thinking Republicans and Independents are demonstrating that they are bluer than they think, despite MAGA GOP dogma on issues.
Bob Gatty
Sep 5, 20224 min read
Social Security Disability Scandal Revealed
A former Social Security Administration attorney says administrative law judges often are "incentivized" to reject disability claims.
Bob Gatty
Sep 2, 20222 min read
Did Trump Deliberately Try to End Democracy?
Was Donald Trump’s theft of top secret documents part of a conspiracy to end democracy and establish an oligarchy, with him as its leader?
Mark M. Bello
Sep 1, 20224 min read
A Life Dedicated to Serving At-Risk Children
This is the story of a man dedicated to serving at-risk kids, serving as foster parents to more than 60 over the years; 10 children now.
Bob Gatty
Sep 1, 20222 min read
Riots in the Streets? Death Knell of MAGA Philosophy?
Sen. Lindsey Graham warns of "riots in the streets" if Trump is prosecuted for taking classified documents to Mar-a-Lago. MAGA death knell?
Bob Gatty
Aug 30, 20226 min read
Fighting to Keep Kids Safe at School
Kyle Roedler has helped launch a new Parents Safety Alliance dedicated to helping keep children safe at school. Lean to the Left podcast.
Bob Gatty
Aug 29, 20222 min read
Let's Make Love (Really!) Not War
Something new on the Lean to the Left podcast. Instead of talking politics, we'll learn how to have magical sex from a top gun expert.
Bob Gatty
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Book Banning: Is Censorship a 'Christian Value?'
Efforts in some states to ban books threatens one of our most important freedoms: the constitutionally-guaranteed right to free speech.
Mark M. Bello
Aug 24, 20224 min read
The FBI's Raid at Mar-a-Lago: Over-reach?
Political analyst Dr. Frank M. Sorrentino discusses the FBI raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago on this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast.
Bob Gatty
Aug 21, 20223 min read
Kudos to Walmart for Covering Abortions
The nation's largest employer, Walmart, is expanding its employee health-care plans to cover more cases where employees seek an abortion.
Bob Gatty
Aug 20, 20222 min read
Trump, 'Crummy' GOP Candidates, & the Election
Political analyst and author Michael P. McDonald says Trump's GOP could blow their chances to take over both houses of Congress in November.
Bob Gatty
Aug 18, 20222 min read
Investing to Save the Planet
What if you could help the environment, help fight climate change, and make money on your investments at the same time? You can. Here's how.
Bob Gatty
Aug 14, 20222 min read
GOP: The Law & Order Party? Give Me a Break!
The Republican Party brands itself as the party of law and order, but its recent record shows that it really is the party of Trump's lies.
Mark M. Bello
Aug 13, 20222 min read
Lean to the Left provides liberal political commentary about important developments involving Republicans and Democrats in power, and supports efforts to resist those who would subvert democracy and impede freedom of the press. We also present the Lean to the Left podcast and videos, with newsmaker interviews and progressive commentary.
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