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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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Let's Make Hate Unfashionable
Seth Mendelson urges his non-Jewish friends to take a stand against anti-semitism, just as Pope Francis urged on the eve of Yom Kippur.
Bob Gatty
Sep 26, 20212 min read
The Biggest Loser
Who is the "biggest loser?" Why it's Donald John Trump. Even the GOP-run Arizona election recount says so.
Bob Gatty
Sep 25, 20212 min read
Killer Drugs: The Human Cost
A South Carolina man lost three family members to drug overdoses and blames carfentanil added to heroin. A doctor explains how this happens.
Bob Gatty
Sep 24, 20212 min read
Deadly Docs
Medical workers protesting vaccination and mask requirements is mind boggling. Doctors advising patients against masks is unthinkable.
Bob Gatty
Sep 21, 20214 min read
What Does MAGA Mean?
The Party of Lincoln is no more. The GOP has been replaced by a dark, violent, warped philosophy called MAGA, writes CJ Waldron.
C J Waldron
Sep 19, 20214 min read
Climate Crisis: 'Deal with it or Suffer the Consequences'
Climate change is an issue that transcends politics. You can either deal with it or not and suffer the consequences."- New podcast episode.
Bob Gatty
Sep 16, 20211 min read
Playing on People's Fears, to the Death
The Republican Party is readying a midterm election salvo and fundraising blasting President Biden for mandating vaccinations. Good idea?
Bob Gatty
Sep 14, 20213 min read
Student Debt in the Crosshairs
In this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, a community college sociology professor, argues for forgiveness of federal student debt.
Bob Gatty
Sep 12, 20211 min read
The Final Casualties of September 11
The 9/11 death toll is far more than the 3,000 souls who perished on that day. First responders, victims of the Afghanistan War, many more.
C J Waldron
Sep 11, 20215 min read
Look to the Skies? No, Look Within.
Will it take another catastrophe like 9/11 to bring us together? America's leaders must stop their power quest and work to heal our nation.
Bob Gatty
Sep 11, 20214 min read
Covid: No More Mr. Nice Guy
President Biden has stopped pussyfooting around with Covid 19 and took tough action to stop the spread of the deadly virus. It's about time.
Bob Gatty
Sep 10, 20212 min read
Fighting the Spread of the 'Texas Taliban'
Women’s right to control their own bodies is under fierce attack now that the U.S. Supreme Court has OK'd the draconian Texas abortion law.
Bob Gatty
Sep 8, 20213 min read
The Texas Taliban
Imagine living in a place where religious fanatics make the rules and where women are told what they can do with their own bodies. Guess.
C J Waldron
Sep 7, 20213 min read
Rich Guy Calls for Higher Taxes on Rich People
In a new episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, multi-millionaire Morris Pearl, says rich people like him should pay higher taxes. What?
Bob Gatty
Sep 5, 20211 min read
What is the Military Industrial Complex?
Let's get our people out of Afghanistan quickly and safely and never again let the military industrial complex lead us into disaster again.
Bob Gatty
Sep 5, 20212 min read
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
The military term Whiskey Tango Foxtrot describes circumstances gone completely awry (what the f*ck). Like in our country right now.
C J Waldron
Sep 4, 20216 min read
A Patriot Despite the Consequences
Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, a 17-year U.S. Marine Corp. veteran, spoke out about mistakes in Afghanistan. A patriot, he is paying the price.
Bob Gatty
Sep 3, 20212 min read
Climate Scientist: You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
The severity of Hurricane Ida illustrates the need to stop using fossil fuels and fight climate change, says energy scientist Jack Kerfoot.
Bob Gatty
Sep 2, 20212 min read
Biden Afghanistan: An Act of Courage
President Joe Biden has been taking a lot of incoming flak from critics for America's exit from Afghanistan. Shut up. He ended the war.
Bob Gatty
Sep 1, 20213 min read
From Passive Bystander to Active Ally
Being a true ally of those who need support means stepping up and speaking up, writes Yvener Duroseau. But you must also listen and learn.
Yvener Duroseau
Aug 31, 20212 min read
The Racist Rhetoric of the Right
Although many people hold racist beliefs, our country does not support racism. So, why is right wing media ramping up the racist rhetoric?
C J Waldron
Aug 30, 20214 min read
Impeach Joe Biden?
After the deadly airport attack, Republicans continue to call for President Biden to be removed from office. The hypocrisy is astounding!
C J Waldron
Aug 29, 20213 min read
Special Envoy Donald Drumpf?
A right wing South Carolina politician says President Biden should name Donald Trump as his special envoy to manage the Afghanistan pullout.
Bob Gatty
Aug 28, 20213 min read
An Irreverent Look at Today's News
Today, on the Lean to the Left podcast, political podcasters Matt Nisenoff and Bob Gatty take an irreverent look at today's news.
Bob Gatty
Aug 27, 20212 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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