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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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The Republican Blame Game on Ukraine
Republicans are failing America by blaming President Biden for Putin's attack on Ukraine as they continue their spineless fealty to Trump.
C J Waldron
Feb 27, 20223 min read
Trump: Russian Agent or Useful Idiot?
With Donald Trump complimenting Putin for invading Ukraine, does that indicate that Trump's a Russian agent or simply Putin's "useful idiot?
C J Waldron
Feb 25, 20225 min read
Putin or Biden? Who do You Choose?
Donald Trump and some Republicans want GOP voters to back Putin, a dictator, instead of America's President. And they claim to be patriots.
V. Susan Hutchinson
Feb 24, 20224 min read
Fighting the Racist War on Truth at School
Some right-wing lawmakers are trying to limit the racial truths that can be taught in public schools. Lean to the Left podcast interview.
Bob Gatty
Feb 23, 20225 min read
So, You're a Constitutionalist?
Those who claim to be "Constitutionalists" should read the document that they cite before using it to bolster their position. Just saying.
C J Waldron
Feb 23, 20229 min read
The Kim Potter Sentence: Fair or Foul?
Attorney/author Mark M. Bello weighs in on the 2-year sentence given former police officer Kim Potter for the killing of Daunte Wright.
Mark M. Bello
Feb 22, 20224 min read
Democrats: Winning Strategy for 21st Century
The Democratic Party must go all-in as a party of progressive social movements if they are to achieve lasting success, writes Jeremy Holland
Jeremy Holland
Feb 21, 202210 min read
A Mom's Battle Against Pedophilia
This is the story of a young Canadian mom who fended off a man trying to abduct her baby and ended up changing laws dealing with pedophilia.
Bob Gatty
Feb 19, 20222 min read
Hate Joe? Here's Why You Shouldn't
Democrats must stop whining about what they didn’t get and unite behind President Biden. If not, Trump and the insurrectionists will win.
C J Waldron
Feb 19, 20227 min read
Palin Loses Defamation Suit: 1st Amendment in Peril?
On the surface, a recent jury verdict in Sarah Palin’s lawsuit against the New York Times is good news for the 1st Amendment. But wait...
Mark M. Bello
Feb 18, 20222 min read
The Supreme Court & White Privilege
On the Lean to the Left podcast, Dr. Tracy Pearson blasts GOPers for whining about Biden's plan for a Black female Supreme Court Justice.
Bob Gatty
Feb 16, 20221 min read
Sandy Hook: At Long Last Justice
Author/attorney Mark M. Bello applauds $73 million settlement against Remington Arms reached for families of Sandy Hook shooting victims.
Mark M. Bello
Feb 16, 20223 min read
Donald Trump: Above the Law?
Donald Trump contends he's above the law, protected by executive privilege for his criminal acts. Will that protective bubble finally burst?
C J Waldron
Feb 15, 20225 min read
Helping Black Men Navigate Life's Challenges
Martin Henson, exec. director of the BMEN Foundation, which supports Black men and addresses key issues, is Lean to the Left podcast guest.
Bob Gatty
Feb 13, 20221 min read
Potential '24 GOP Contenders NOT Named Trump
Here's a rundown by CJ Waldron of possible Republican presidential candidates not named Trump, plus an early handicap of their chances.
C J Waldron
Feb 11, 20227 min read
Can White People Combat 'White Privilege'?
What really is "White privilege?" Why should it be recognized? What can White people do about it? Yvener Duroseau offers his thoughts.
Yvener Duroseau
Feb 11, 20223 min read
Crusade Against a Deadly Rare Cancer
There’s a rare, deadly cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma. We learn about that on The Lean to the Left Podcast from two victims of the disease.
Bob Gatty
Feb 10, 20222 min read
Why Has the DOJ Gone MIA?
Last month, Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland said those involved in the Jan. 6th insurrection "at any level" will be held accountable. But when?
C J Waldron
Feb 8, 20223 min read
This Week at the Fun House
It's like we're in an amusement park fun house where up is down and down is up. That apparently is Republican politics today.
Bob Gatty
Feb 7, 20225 min read
Using Data to Fight Racism
Did you ever think that data – statistical information – could be used to foster discrimination? Check out the Lean to the Left Podcast.
Bob Gatty
Feb 6, 20221 min read
Cholangiocarcinoma: The Battle Continues
Tune in Feb. 10 to the Lean to the Left podcast for an update on the battle to find a cure for the rare, deadly cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma.
Bob Gatty
Feb 1, 20222 min read
The Tragedy Scammers Cause
A friend received an email allegedly from Charles Koch, the wealthy financier, saying his late brother had left him $2 million. Really?
Arthur Hill
Feb 1, 20222 min read
The GOP Practice of Denial & Rebranding
When it comes to difficult issues, Republicans first deny, then they rebrand it to create a controversy that never existed before.
C J Waldron
Jan 31, 20228 min read
Is Bill Maher Now a Republican?
Writer Susan Hutchinson blasts TV's Bill Maher and GOP Sen. Ron Johnson for irresponsible, insensitive, even cruel pronouncements.
V. Susan Hutchinson
Jan 30, 20225 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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