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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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Time to Hold Trump Accountable
Trump should be found guilty of a seditious conspiracy for trying to obstruct certification of Joe Biden's election, writes Mark M. Bello.
Mark M. Bello
Jan 6, 20223 min read
Through the Lens, as American History Unfolds
Our Lean to the Left Podcast guest is photojournalist Chris Carlson, who was with President Bush when he first learned of the 9/11 attack.
Bob Gatty
Jan 6, 20222 min read
'Sleepy Joe' is Pissed!
President Biden, clearly outraged, blasted Donald Trump for inciting the January 6th "armed insurrection" at the Capitol. He is pissed.
C J Waldron
Jan 6, 20222 min read
The Insurrection: One Year Later
A year ago America Donald Trump launched an attempted coup to return himself to office. Chris Waldron reviews what happened and what's next.
C J Waldron
Jan 5, 20227 min read
2008: The Year Republicans Lost Their Minds
In 2008, Republicans lost their minds when Barack Obama was elected President. The racist backlash sent Donald Trump' to the White House.
C J Waldron
Jan 2, 20223 min read
Air Mail Protest Against Corruption, Climate Change
Lean to Left Podcast interviews mailman who landed a gyrocopter on the U.S. Capitol Ground to protest corruption and climate change.
Bob Gatty
Jan 1, 20221 min read
Criminal Justice: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of 2021
Mark M. Bello offers his top criminal justice cases and/or outcomes for 2021. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
Mark M. Bello
Jan 1, 20225 min read
Our Readers Speak: Top 10 Blogs of 2021
The defeat of Donald Trump, the January 6 insurrection, and the Republican response to Trump's defeat drew the most NFN readers in 2021.
Bob Gatty
Dec 31, 20214 min read
2021: What a Year for Justice!
2021 has been quite a year for justice. Here are my top five “justice stories:” by Mark M. Bello.
Mark M. Bello
Dec 31, 20214 min read
Trump's New Year's Offer
Trump is selling calendars to save America from Joe Biden. I just got his special offer. What an honor!
Bob Gatty
Dec 29, 20212 min read
Gut Check Time on Voting Rights
To stave off a possible GOP takeover of Congress in the November elections, Democrats must pass voting rights legislation--immediately.
Bob Gatty
Dec 27, 20213 min read
Riding the Inflation Wave for Profit
Large numbers of businesses are using inflation as an excuse to price gouge consumers and fatten their profits. The Lean to the Left Podcast
Bob Gatty
Dec 23, 20212 min read
Natural Selection: Right-Wing America
GOP voters also have weak immune systems. Maybe they think COVID-19 will take out more Democratic than Republican voters: Susan Hutchinson.
V. Susan Hutchinson
Dec 22, 20213 min read
The Business Connect with Josh Sullivan
When Josh Sullivan graduated from college, he planned to become a pro golfer. Today his goal is to help businesses in his community prosper.
Bob Gatty
Dec 21, 20211 min read
Republicans: The Real Fake News
Whenever Donald Trump was challenged, he cried "fake news." But it is Trump and the Republicans who are the real purveyors of "fake news."
C J Waldron
Dec 20, 20218 min read
Interview with Karen Hinton on 'Penis Politics'
On the Lean to the Left Podcast, Karen Hinton, author of "Penis Politics," reveals how she fended off Bill Clinton, Andrew Cuomo and others.
Bob Gatty
Dec 18, 20212 min read
Homeless to Philanthropist: Don't Ever Give Up
Could someone sleeping on the streets become a philanthropist? Brandolon Barnett did and tells his story on The Lean to the Left Podcast.
Bob Gatty
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Do We Want Josh Hawley's America?
Sen. Josh Hawley, clearly a Trump scaredy-cat, apparently is attempting to make his mark whining about President Biden's accomplishments.
C J Waldron
Dec 14, 20213 min read
Confessions of a 'Counter Feminist'
Jack Kammer, an author who says it's wrong to think that only women are harmed by sexism, is our guest on The Lean to the Left Podcast.
Bob Gatty
Dec 14, 20212 min read
Time to Reform the Justice System?
CJ Waldron suggests that America's system of justice must be significantly reformed if we are to truly have equal justice for all.
C J Waldron
Dec 13, 20216 min read
Poison Water
Dangerous “forever chemicals” have been found in many water systems nationwide and activists contend more must be done to protect consumers.
Bob Gatty
Dec 10, 20212 min read
It Began with a Tea Party
The Revolution began with the Tea Party and today another Tea Party Movement has morphed into the madness that is today's Republican Party.
C J Waldron
Dec 9, 20214 min read
Two Fearless Women in Politics
More women than ever are running for public office, but what about the consultants who work to get them elected? New podcast episode.
Bob Gatty
Dec 8, 20212 min read
Why is the GOP Glass Half Empty?
From his illusionary throne in Mar a Lago, Donald Trump wields near total power over the GOP, which is set on sabotaging President Biden.
C J Waldron
Dec 6, 20216 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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