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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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Police Deception: Blue Lies Matter
Illinois has become the first state to make it unlawful for the police to deceive young suspects by lying to them. Why was that law needed?
Mark M. Bello
Jun 9, 20213 min read
Facing the Cost Crisis in Higher Education
The numbers alone make it obvious. America is facing a higher education cost crisis and it needs to be addressed without delay. New podcast.
Bob Gatty
Jun 8, 20213 min read
Joe Manchin: The Democrats' Semi-Republican
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WVA) is exactly the tool Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell need for the GOP to regain control of the U.S. Senate.
Bob Gatty
Jun 7, 20214 min read
Escaping the 'Pit of Despair'
Check out this interview with author Justin Long who reveals his journey from abused child to self-loathing alcoholic to loving husband.
Bob Gatty
Jun 6, 20211 min read
America's Racist History
Since the first African-Americans were forced to come to the New World in 1619, America has had an issue with race. It still does.
C J Waldron
Jun 5, 20218 min read
Journey of Hope-Part 3: Fighting a Deadly Cancer
Dave Fleischer has now traveled almost 6,000 miles on the Journey of Hope, raising awareness of the rare cancer that claimed his daughter.
Bob Gatty
Jun 4, 20212 min read
Shootings: Hold the Gun Industry Accountable
A series of mass shootings over the past week have killed at least 18 people and another 69 injured. The gun industry must be accountable.
Mark M. Bello
Jun 3, 20213 min read
Donald Trump: Failed Dictator Wannabe
Donald Trump, a failed president who was twice impeached and could face criminal charges, failed at something else: becoming a dictator.
Bob Gatty
Jun 2, 20212 min read
The GOP's Trump Problem
Republicans have a major problem, and it’s one of their own making, but it's one they could solve simply by standing up to Donald Trump.
C J Waldron
May 31, 20218 min read
Miko Pickett: Making a Difference. Big Time.
For more than 20 years, Miko Pickett made her mark in corporate IT, and today, she's making a big time difference in her local SC community.
Bob Gatty
May 31, 20212 min read
Jan. 6 Insurrection: The GOP's Benghazi
Senate Republicans have killed the proposed bipartisan commission to probe the January 6 insurrection. They won't escape that easily.
Bob Gatty
May 29, 20214 min read
Journey of Hope-2: Sharing Hope with Cancer Victims
Dave and Linda Fleischer are well underway on their Journey of Hope in memory of their daughter, Sarah, who died in 2018 from cancer.
Bob Gatty
May 28, 20212 min read
Traumatic Brain Injuries & the Law
Traumatic brain injuries are a part of life and can be catastrophic. The NFN Radio News podcast explores this with attorney Michael Kaplen.
Bob Gatty
May 26, 20211 min read
The George Floyd Murder: One Year Later
It's been one year since George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin. Change? Yes. Significant change? No.
Mark M. Bello
May 25, 20213 min read
The Party of Cowards
So, you want to join the Republican Party? Just leave your spine at the door. The GOP is the Party of Cowards. It's part of their history.
C J Waldron
May 24, 20216 min read
Covid Causing Symptoms of PTSD, Says Psychologist
Clinical psychologist Avantika Dixit says Covid is having such an impact on mental health that "the whole world is at risk of PTSD."
Bob Gatty
May 22, 20212 min read
Embarking on a 15,000 Mile Journey of Hope
Dave and Linda Fleischer hit the road for a Journey of Hope in memory of their daughter, Sarah, who died in 2018 from Cholangiocarcinoma.
Bob Gatty
May 20, 20212 min read
Blind to Equality
The principles of equality are still under attack. Every day, we see how white supremacy and systemic racism have created two Americas.
Mark M. Bello
May 19, 20212 min read
The Ongoing Insurrection
There’s an insurrection taking place in America. It was not just limited to January 6th, but began years before and continues to this day.
C J Waldron
May 18, 20218 min read
Republicans Call Chaos: They Should Know
Republican leaders are using the word "chaos" to describe President Biden's actions, but it is the Republicans, to whom that label applies.
Bob Gatty
May 17, 20213 min read
Helping the Public Raise its Voice
In this episode of NFN Radio News, former NJ Gov. Jim Florio and I speak with Kiki Jamieson, president of The Fund for New Jersey.
Bob Gatty
May 16, 20212 min read
Mask Mandates & Vax Passports: Safety Trumps Politics
The CDC says mask mandates can be lifted for fully vaccinated citizens. You want to celebrate, right? Let’s burn our masks! Really?
Mark M. Bello
May 14, 20213 min read
The GOP: Confronting the Big Lie
House Republicans may regret dumping Liz Cheney (WY) as conference chair because she insists on telling the truth about Trump's Big Lie.
Bob Gatty
May 13, 20213 min read
The GOP's Own 'Cancel Culture'
Calling “Cancel Culture”, Republicans try to discredit Democrats. Embracing lies and conspiracies, they risk being "cancelled" themselves.
Bob Gatty
May 11, 20215 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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