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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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New Commentary Feature Coming to NFN
Seth Mendelson focuses on Supreme Court ruling that makes it hard for public officials to prevail in libel suits against news reporters.
Bob Gatty
Jul 9, 20213 min read
Trump Social Media Lawsuits: DOA
Former President Donald Trump is once again proving he’ll do just about anything to stay in the news. His social media lawsuits are DOA.
Mark M. Bello
Jul 9, 20213 min read
Gun Violence: An American Epidemic
Health and financial challenges due to the pandemic, plus tensions involving police and minorities, contribute to the rise in gun violence.
Mark M. Bello
Jul 8, 20213 min read
Energy Expert: Gas Price Pain, but Cooling Winds Ahead
Get ready for $4 per gallon gasoline prices and a spike in inflation warns energy expert Jack Kerfoot in an interview with NFN Radio News.
Bob Gatty
Jul 7, 20212 min read
'King of the Tax Code?" Or Tax Dumbo? Which is It?
Donald Trump is claiming ignorance about fringe benefit tax law requirements. He's the same guy who's repeatedly claimed to be a tax genius.
Bob Gatty
Jul 6, 20214 min read
Do Right, Be Right & Pay it Forward
This is the story of a young business consultant who helps his clients succeed by doing right, being right, and paying it forward.
Bob Gatty
Jul 5, 20211 min read
An Independence Day Story
Today, an incident occurred that proved how great this country could be if more people simply showed kindness and put differences aside.
Bob Gatty
Jul 3, 20212 min read
Journey of Hope--Finale: From the Cloud, Riding with Sarah
Dave Fleischer has completed his Journey of Hope, a 15,000 mile "road trip" to honor his daughter and bring hope others with the disease.
Bob Gatty
Jul 3, 20212 min read
The Supreme Court: Democracy Takes a Hit or Three
Democracy took a few hits this week, in two Supreme Court cases that are damaging to democracy and bullying actions by the House GOP leader.
Mark M. Bello
Jul 2, 20212 min read
My Body, My Choice -- Or Is It?
By now, nearly every adult in the U.S. who wants the Covid-19 vaccine has had the opportunity to receive at least one shot. But some refuse.
Mark M. Bello
Jul 1, 20214 min read
The GOP's Top Three 'Deplorables'
The GOP's top three "deplorable" are Graham, McConnell and Barr. They all have contributed to the tragedy of Donald Trump's "Big Lie".
Bob Gatty
Jun 29, 20214 min read
Journey of Hope Part 6: Supporting Cancer Research
Dave Fleischer has just completed his fifth week of the Journey of Hope, raising money and awareness for Cholangiocarcinoma research.
Bob Gatty
Jun 25, 20212 min read
Does Every Voice Matter?
It wasn’t unexpected when GOP senators used the filibuster to halt the Senate’s voting rights and ethics bill – “For the People Act of 2021.
Mark M. Bello
Jun 24, 20213 min read
NFN Radio News Interview: Water-The New Oil
Water is the "new oil," say former New Jersey Gov. Jim Florio and attorney Lester Taylor, both urging action to protect water resources.
Bob Gatty
Jun 24, 20213 min read
The Simple Voting Suppression Solution
With Senate Republicans blocking the voting rights bill, the people must vote no matter what, remembering who tried tried to stop them.
Bob Gatty
Jun 23, 20214 min read
The Un-American Republican Party
The Republican Party, the GOP, the Party of Lincoln. Call it whatever you want, but it can no longer be called "American". Five reasons why.
C J Waldron
Jun 21, 202111 min read
Juneteenth: The Easy Way Out
The politicians in Congress wasted no time in declaring Juneteenth a national holiday. For many Republicans, it was the easy way out.
Bob Gatty
Jun 20, 20213 min read
Juneteenth Holiday: The Win You Didn't Ask For
A national holiday marking Juneteenth is low-hanging fruit. We now must shoot for the moon to rectify historic wrongs.
Stacy Fitzgerald
Jun 18, 20212 min read
Speaker Trump?
What if Donald Trump decided to run for Congress in 2022, take over as Speaker of the House and try to impeach President Joe Biden?
Bob Gatty
Jun 18, 20213 min read
Journey of Hope-Part 5: Keeping Our Perspective
Dave Fleischer has driven 10,000+ miles on his Journey of Hope, raising research $$ into Cholangiocarcinoma, which claimed his daughter.
Bob Gatty
Jun 17, 20213 min read
The Pulse of a Safer America
Saturday marked the fifth anniversary of the deadliest attack in the U.S. against the LGBTQ+ community.
It's time to end the hate.
Mark M. Bello
Jun 15, 20213 min read
The Face of Injustice: Making a Difference
Hate, discrimination and injustice are all around us. We all have an opportunity to something, says author Mark M. Bello.
Mark M. Bello
Jun 13, 20212 min read
Fighting 'A New Kind of Evil'
There's an unbelievable atrocity taking place in China, where people are being murdered so their organs can sold to be transplanted.
Bob Gatty
Jun 12, 20212 min read
Journey of Hope-Part 4: The Fight Continues
Checking in with Dave Fleischer who’s completed his third week of the Journey of Hope raising money for cholangiocarcinoma research.
Bob Gatty
Jun 11, 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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