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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 Importance of a New Black Female Justice
The promised nomination of a Black female Supreme Court Justice represents an opportunity for progress in diversity and gender equality.
Dr. Pamela Gurley
Jan 29, 20223 min read
View the New Waccamaw Documentary
"Americans Before America" is a new 30-minute documentary video supporting the Waccamaw Indian People's drive for federal recognition.
Bob Gatty
Jan 29, 20222 min read
Dr. Pamela Gurley Joins Roster of NFN Writers
Not Fake News welcomes author, businesswoman, and podcaster Dr. Pamela Gurley to our roster of contributing writers.
Bob Gatty
Jan 28, 20222 min read
Talking Politics with an Avowed Communist
Big fun as guest on the Jabari VOCPodcast hosted by Jamarr Jabari. We talked politics, social justice, the Russia-Ukraine crisis and more.
Bob Gatty
Jan 26, 20221 min read
Typical GOP: Vote No and Take the Dough
Many GOP lawmakers who voted against the infrastructure law are claiming credit for bringing home millions for projects in their districts.
Bob Gatty
Jan 25, 20223 min read
What Trump Never Understood About Being President
Donald Trump never understood that being President of the United States was not about him, but doing what was best for the American people.
C J Waldron
Jan 24, 20225 min read
Pardon Me?
Murderer pardoned by former KY GOP Gov. Matt Bevin is re-prosecuted by the feds and sentenced to more than twice his original prison term.
Mark M. Bello
Jan 24, 20223 min read
Scott Ramminger's New R&B Album Previewed
The Lean to the Left Podcast interviews Nashville R&B artist Scott Ramminger about his new album, which drops Feb. 4. Some funny stuff, too.
Bob Gatty
Jan 23, 20222 min read
Time to Get Really Angry--and Active!
True patriots of this country should be seething if they are following what is going on and are worried about another Trump coup attempt .
V. Susan Hutchinson
Jan 23, 20226 min read
Can the 14th Amendment Save Democracy?
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution could be used to remove from office lawmakers who participated in the Jan. 6th insurrection.
C J Waldron
Jan 21, 202210 min read
God Bless California!
A new California law permits children of a predator priest's deceased victim to sue the Church even if the abuse occurred decades earlier.
Mark M. Bello
Jan 20, 20222 min read
Combatting The Great Resignation
Business coach Brad Smith offers advice to companies and workers during The Great Resignation on this Lean to the Left Podcast interview.
Bob Gatty
Jan 19, 20221 min read
Allyship at Workplace
Author Yvener Duroseau offers creative way for businesses to optimize employee involvement, increase productivity, and reduce turnover.
Yvener Duroseau
Jan 18, 20223 min read
The Unfulfilled Dream
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Courts are closed; school is out—many are enjoying a day off. However, a ‘day off’ misses the point.
Mark M. Bello
Jan 17, 20222 min read
Pushing Biden on Climate Change 'Code Red'
Climate change action advocates camp for a week near President Biden's home challenging him to match his "Code Red" rhetoric with action.
Bob Gatty
Jan 17, 20223 min read
How to Speak Republican
Speaking Republican is like learning another language where up is down, right is wrong and nothing is as it seems. And we may never recover.
C J Waldron
Jan 16, 202212 min read
A Recovering Evangelical, Out of the Closet
Jeffrey Batton denied homosexuality for years. An ex-minister, he had to "leave Christianity to find Jesus." The Lean to the Left Podcast.
Bob Gatty
Jan 12, 20221 min read
Sunrise Movement: A Generation on Fire
There is a determined youth mobilization rising in the U.S., the Sunrise Movement, which is demanding fast action to fight climate change.
Jeremy Holland
Jan 11, 20224 min read
The MAGA 'My Girl' Parody
Brilliant parody of the MAGA Insurrection. Nearly 350,000 views on Facebook. Check it out.
Bob Gatty
Jan 10, 20221 min read
Ted Tells the Truth & is Roasted by the Right
Not only did Lyin’ Ted call the MAGA crowd terrorists, but he was forced to appear on Fox “news” to apologize for it. Typical Lyin' Ted.
C J Waldron
Jan 10, 20223 min read
Is Trump on a Sinking Ship?
There are signs that Donald Trump is losing the backing of some of his strongest supporters, including former staffers and Jan 6th rioters.
Bob Gatty
Jan 9, 20226 min read
Cancel the Trump Show -- PERMANENTLY!
With Trump threatening to run in 2024, the Select Committee investigating the insurrection must act--and cancel the Trump Show permanently.
C J Waldron
Jan 8, 20224 min read
Angie Ringler: An Eco-Terrorist Doing Good
Today's Lean to the Left Podcast guest is Angie Ringler, fighting climate change by inventing new waste free products for laundry and bath.
Bob Gatty
Jan 7, 20221 min read
Elizabeth Holmes: Who Protects the Public?
A jury found Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes guilty of defrauding investors, but not of making false health claims. Was that verdict fair?
Mark M. Bello
Jan 7, 20223 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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