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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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BLM: Movement for Criminal Justice Reform
Black Lives Matter, born of the brutal police murders of Black men, is now a dynamic force in the U.S., pushing for fair treatment of all.
Jeremy Holland
Mar 30, 20223 min read
Time to End the War on Drugs?
The time to end the War on Drugs is now. Drug addiction needs to be recognized as an illness, the same as any other addiction.
C J Waldron
Mar 29, 20222 min read
Impeach Clarence Thomas
Clarence Thomas’s questionable rulings in cases involving election disputes call his conduct into question and justifies impeachment.
C J Waldron
Mar 27, 20224 min read
What a Hypocrite!
Sen. Mitch McConnel won’t be supporting Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination. The political definition of a hypocrite.
Mark M. Bello
Mar 27, 20222 min read
War in Ukraine: Deep Background from Bob Buzzanco
University of Houston History Professor Bob Buzzanco says U.S.-supported NATIO expansion contributed to Putin's decision to attack Ukraine.
Bob Gatty
Mar 26, 20221 min read
Gideon v Wainwright—Equal Justice Under the Law?
March 18 marked the 59th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright, which guarantees the right to counsel.
Mark M. Bello
Mar 24, 20224 min read
Leading Dems Against Heavy GOP Odds in SC
Alester Linton-Pryor is a New Yorker now using her retirement years to overtake the Republicans who control her area in South Carolina.
Bob Gatty
Mar 23, 20222 min read
SCOTUS Nominee Hazed by Far Lesser Men
Most legal analyst expect Judge Jackson to be confirmed. It’s just tough to watch her being hazed so openly by far lesser men, all senators.
Stacy Fitzgerald
Mar 23, 20223 min read
Putin and Trump Using the Same Fascist Playbook
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are operating from the same playbook, writes blogger Chris Waldron. It is the playbook of Adolph Hitler.
C J Waldron
Mar 21, 20225 min read
Courageous Author Writes for Social Change
In this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, we’re speaking with an author, a mom, a fighter, Juliet Rose, who writes for social change.
Bob Gatty
Mar 20, 20222 min read
'My Cousin Vinny': An American Legal Classic
Legal thriller author Mark M. Bello envies the trial "expertise" of Joe Pesci as Vinny Gambini in the classic movie, "My Cousin Vinny."
Mark M. Bello
Mar 19, 20224 min read
A Black Woman Supreme Court Nomination: Earned or Offensive?
Author Dr. Pamela Gurley says claims that the Supreme Court nomination of Katanji Brown Jackson is based on affirmative action are racist.
Dr. Pamela Gurley
Mar 17, 20223 min read
Talking Georgia & SC Politics on Lean to the Left
Now it's time on the Lean to the Left podcast for some talk about South Carolina and Georgia politics where things are always interesting.
Bob Gatty
Mar 16, 20221 min read
Coping with The Silent Scream
The Lean to the Left podcast presents Kelsey Walker, who underwent a difficult abortion and now fights for women's right to choose.
Bob Gatty
Mar 13, 20221 min read
A Republican Manifesto to Screw America
A draconian GOP manifesto that would raise taxes and potentially end key social programs is roadmap for what Republicans may be planning.
Bob Gatty
Mar 12, 20225 min read
A Progressive Mom Carries the Fight in a Red State
Meet Ashlyn Brierre, co-founder of Grand Strand Action Together, a community organization fighting for progressive values in South Carolina.
Bob Gatty
Mar 9, 20222 min read
Be Inspired: Discover a Strong Woman
Women’s History Month is a time dedicated to reflecting on the many notable accomplishments and contributions by strong, determined women.
Mark M. Bello
Mar 8, 20223 min read
Republican Looney Tunes
Between Donald Trump, Sen. Lindsey Graham, and other Republicans, you'd think we were in Looney Tunes Land rather than in a world crisis.
Bob Gatty
Mar 7, 20224 min read
A Millennial Looks to the Future
Our guest on the Lean to the Left podcast is Millennial Leesa Danzek, who was an active CA Republican but now is working for SC Democrats.
Bob Gatty
Mar 6, 20221 min read
Get Ready for GOP Racist Attacks on Judge Jackson
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell and other Republicans are showing their racist stripes ahead of hearings for Judge Katanji Brown Jackson.
Bob Gatty
Mar 4, 20222 min read
In the Shadows: Domestic Abuse
The Lean to the Left Podcast, in the first in a series of Women's History Month episodes, interviews domestic abuse survivor Donna Wayles.
Bob Gatty
Mar 2, 20221 min read
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Although daily Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to fall, it is no time to refuse to help prevent deaths by becoming vaccinated.
Bob Gatty
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Trump vs. Biden: Election Upside Down
Ever think what it would be like if Joe Biden colluded with a foreign power and Donald Trump, the good guy, won the election? Read on.
Bob Gatty
Feb 27, 20223 min read
Do Incarcerated Citizens Lose Constitutional Protections?
While convicted criminals lose some constitutional rights, not all rights are surrendered and legal recourses are available to those abused.
Mark M. Bello
Feb 27, 20224 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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