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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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White Privilege: Barrier to Productive Dialogue
Haitian American author Yvener Duroseau says "White privilege" leads to "White fragility," which hinders effective dialogue about racism.
Yvener Duroseau
Oct 30, 20212 min read
Biden Needs to Be a Leader
If President Biden hopes to push his economic agenda through Congress with its warring factions, he needs to start playing hardball.
C J Waldron
Oct 29, 20212 min read
From Fostering to Adoption
"If you have the desire to help, then go help." So says Karen Martinez, who with her husband, Gonzo, adopted a child they were fostering.
Bob Gatty
Oct 29, 20212 min read
Keeping Kids Safe: Advice from an Expert
As parents we must protect our kids from those who would do them harm. Listen to former sheriff Robert Kahn on The Lean to the Left Podcast
Bob Gatty
Oct 27, 20212 min read
Protect the Vote. End the Filibuster
If Congress is to enact comprehensive, meaningful voting rights legislation against GOP opposition, the filibuster must be ended. Full stop.
Bob Gatty
Oct 23, 20213 min read
Safety at the Ballpark
Should fans be able to sue ball clubs if they are injured by a batted ball? A longtime rule says "no," but Jordan Skopp says that's wrong.
Bob Gatty
Oct 21, 20211 min read
A Nation-Changing Trial?
Will the lawsuit against organizers of the deadly 2017 Charlottesville rally demonstrate that such racist violence has no place in America?
Mark M. Bello
Oct 20, 20213 min read
Will Coal Politics Scuttle US Climate Change Weapon?
Will President Biden allow Sen. Joe Manchin to block a key weapon against climate change as he pushes his cornerstone social program bill?
Bob Gatty
Oct 17, 20214 min read
Trauma of a Pastor's Betrayal
When Sandy Phillips Kirkham was 17, she was sexually assaulted by her pastor. On the Lean to the Left podcast, she tells her story.
Bob Gatty
Oct 14, 20212 min read
Fighting 'Documentary Genocide'
The Waccamaw Indian People in South Carolina are fighting "documentary genocide" as they battle for federal recognition as an Indian Tribe.
Bob Gatty
Oct 13, 20214 min read
War Crimes
CJ Waldron writes that domestic terrorists who tried to overthrow our government, whose actions lead to Covid deaths, are war criminals.
C J Waldron
Oct 11, 20215 min read
Despicable Republicans Strike Yet Again
Despite knowing that Donald Trump tried to launch a coup to overturn the election, Republicans continue supporting the disgraced president.
Bob Gatty
Oct 10, 20214 min read
Preparing for Disaster Insurance War
You have homeowner’s insurance and a hurricane hits. There is damage to your home. But you have coverage, so no worries, right? Maybe not.
Bob Gatty
Oct 8, 20212 min read
America's Immigrant: The Heritage of Our Nation
Why do new immigrants continue to flock to our borders? They seek a better life for themselves and their children, writes Mark M. Bello.
Mark M. Bello
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Making $ from Your Private Data
How do you feel about those online ads that pop up whenever you’re online or on social media? Want to turn the tables on those advertisers?
Bob Gatty
Oct 6, 20211 min read
Tired of Poor Postal Service? A Possible Holiday Gift
What law permits Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, a Trump appointee, to hang on during the Biden Administration. Mark M. Bello explains.
Mark M. Bello
Oct 5, 20213 min read
The First Monday in October; Consequences to Come
The new conservative dominated Supreme Court begins its new term today. We will soon see the consequences of the Trump presidency.
Mark M. Bello
Oct 4, 20216 min read
New Feature from Mark M. Bello
Announcing a new monthly feature. the "Justice Counts Blawg" from Mark M. Bello, legal thriller, attorney, and Justice Counts podcast host.
Bob Gatty
Oct 3, 20212 min read
Protecting the Dreamers
This episode of the Lean to the Left podcast focuses on the "Dreamers" and President Biden's effort to protect their status in America.
Bob Gatty
Oct 3, 20212 min read
New Bello Thriller: Betrayal at the Border
Check out the latest Lean to the Left podcast episode with Mark M. Bello, author of a new book on immigration, Betrayal at the Border.
Bob Gatty
Oct 1, 20211 min read
About Unconscious Bias: Intuition or Racism?
It is natural to be biased. The goal is never to remove bias because it is frankly impossible, but to reduce bias when it matters most.
Yvener Duroseau
Oct 1, 20212 min read
Exactly Who are The Oath Keepers?
Members of the Oath Keeper militia were directly involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Who are these people, anyway?
Jeremy Holland
Sep 28, 20213 min read
Fighting the Rx Ripoff
The battle against high Rx drug prices is underway on Capitol Hill. It's time for voters to stand up against Big Pharma's lobbying machine.
Bob Gatty
Sep 27, 20213 min read
A Danger to the Public Health
Mark M. Bello: The spike in Covid-19 deaths is due to those who refuse vaccinations while infringing on the rights of others to be safe.
Mark M. Bello
Sep 27, 20213 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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