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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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Will the GOP Obstruct Justice?
It’s highly likely, in fact it’s almost a certainty, that Republicans will obstruct justice if they gain control of the House.
C J Waldron
May 10, 20225 min read
The GOP Wants to Legalize a Form of Child Abuse
If the GOP wins their war on women by getting Roe v Wade overturned, it allows states to legalize at least one form of child abuse.
V. Susan Hutchinson
May 9, 20223 min read
A Different Kind of Protest
There are barriers and an increased police presence around the Supreme Court anticipating protests over the leaked abortion decision draft.
C J Waldron
May 8, 20222 min read
Talking Politics with the Dixie Dems
Three brilliantly funny NC, SC and GA activists talk Dixie politics on the Lean to the Left podcast. No love for the GOP, that's for sure.
Bob Gatty
May 7, 20222 min read
Trump's Justices: Disdain for Women, Gift for Dems
Donald Trump, via his Supreme Court justices, is handing Democrats just what they need: proof of GOP disdain for sanctity of woman's life.
Bob Gatty
May 5, 20223 min read
RIP Reproductive Rights?
Justice Samuel Alito's Roe v. Wade decision is flawed and based on politics, not the Constitution, writes attorney/novelist Mark M. Bello.
Mark M. Bello
May 4, 20224 min read
Abortion & Other Things Not Mentioned in the Constitution
Abortion isn't protected since it's not mentioned in the Constitution? Well, what else that's protected isn't covered in the Constitution?
C J Waldron
May 3, 20224 min read
Attack the Teachers!
Teachers are being attacked by conservatives who promote false accusations that rather than protect children put them at greater risk.
C J Waldron
May 2, 20226 min read
Critical Race Theory: 'From the Pit of Hell'
On the Lean to the Left podcast, Sheri Few says teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT) "is from the pit of Hell and is meant to destroy lives."
Bob Gatty
May 1, 20225 min read
Oppression Does Not Have 'A Look'
Listen to the lively Lean to the Left podcast interview Mon., May 2, with conservative firebrand Sheri Few and co-host Dr. Pamela Gurley.
Dr. Pamela Gurley
Apr 29, 20223 min read
Republicans: Showing Their True Colors
Showing the GOP's true colors, several senators plan to prevent President Biden from cancelling student debt for millions of Americans.
Bob Gatty
Apr 28, 20223 min read
Once They Were Patriots
The courage displayed by the Republicans of 50 years ago during Watergate has been completely forgotten by today’s Republican Party.
Mark M. Bello
Apr 26, 20224 min read
Unbalanced Justice
The days of blind justice are gone, replaced by judges pushing partisan/faith-based agenda that has little to do with upholding the law.
C J Waldron
Apr 25, 20225 min read
Baby, I'm the Boss of Me
What's the image that comes to mind when you think of a woman in her 70s? For Ruth Yunker, 72, it's all about "aging vivaciously."
Bob Gatty
Apr 24, 20221 min read
Forced Arbitration: A Terrible Deal for Consumers
A new federal law ends forced arbitration in certain sexual assault and harassment cases. All uses of forced arbitration should be ended.
Mark M. Bello
Apr 22, 20223 min read
Putin and the 2024 Elections
There are many ways there could be meddling in the 2024 election, and Vladimir Putin could be at the heart of it all. Stay vigilant.
C J Waldron
Apr 19, 20226 min read
A 2025 National Nightmare?
Here's a nightmare for you. It's 2025, Republicans have taken over, right-wing Sen. Rick Scott is president, and all hell has broken loose.
Bob Gatty
Apr 18, 20223 min read
Fixing the Electoral College: The National Popular Vote Initiative
The National Popular Vote initiative is about 70% to the goal of guaranteeing the presidency to the candidate with the most popular votes.
Bob Gatty
Apr 16, 20223 min read
What Should Happen to Will Smith?
Should Will Smith be charged for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars? Author/attorney Mark M. Bello explains the law and offers his two cents.
Mark M. Bello
Apr 15, 20223 min read
'Getting Close to Book Burning'
Politicians and others who try to dictate college and university curricula raise the specter of book burning--The Lean to the Left Podcast.
Bob Gatty
Apr 14, 20222 min read
Prosecute the Trumps for Treason?
Donald Trump's followers are being jailed for participating in the Jan. 6 insurrection. What about the strategists? Trump and Don Jr.?
Bob Gatty
Apr 10, 20223 min read
In the Eye of the CRT Storm: Educators Speak Out
The Lean to the Left podcast explores political efforts to censor academic discussion with educators Jeremy Holland and Chris Waldron.
Bob Gatty
Apr 9, 20221 min read
Teddy Roosevelt: Today's GOPers would Flip Out
The Lean to the Left podcast features James A. Ross, author of "Hunting Teddy Roosevelt", a novel that explores TR assassination attempt.
Bob Gatty
Apr 6, 20221 min read
One Man's Drive to Decarbonize the World
Energy expert Frank Dalene, on the Lean to the Left podcast, worries that the war in Ukraine will hinder the battle against climate change.
Bob Gatty
Apr 3, 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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