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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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Covid 19: Fighting the Fog
Besides all of its devastating and deadly consequences, Covid 19 can also affect brain function – make you feel like you’re in a fog.
Bob Gatty
Jun 3, 20203 min read
The #BunkerBoyBully & The Bible
It now is abundantly clear that we have a President who will hurt, terrify, even kill his country's own people to achieve his own ends.
Bob Gatty
Jun 2, 20203 min read
Listen as the Bell Tolls
Our racial, socioeconomic, and political divides grow deeper with each fatal tick of the clock, even as the covid 19 death toll rises.
Steve Hamelman
Jun 1, 20205 min read
Anarchists and the Mob
The violence and destruction normally law-abiding people are perpetuating is shocking. They're being duped and controlled by anarchists.
C J Waldron
May 31, 20202 min read
Numb, but Ready to Fight
Like the punch-drunk boxer who can no longer feel the blows during a prizefight, the events of this past week have left me numb.
C J Waldron
May 31, 20203 min read
Minneapolis Burning: Cry of the Unheard
Why is Minneapolis burning? Black Americans are sick and tired of being exterminated and denied basic human rights. Something must change.
Stacy Fitzgerald
May 30, 20203 min read
Spotting a Fake Executive Order
After years of letting Donald Trump spread lies and hatred, Twitter finally decided to put a fact check warning on one of his Tweets.
Bob Gatty
May 29, 20203 min read
Trump's Latest Attack on Free, Truthful Speech
President Trump's executive order Thursday aimed at intimidating social media companies is a retaliatory attack on free, truthful speech.
Bob Gatty
May 29, 20203 min read
Is Your Covid-19 Test Really Free?
Coronavirus tests are supposed to be free, but in reality, that's not the case for all, and some patients may be in for a nasty surprise.
Bob Gatty
May 26, 20203 min read
Reopen Schools? NOT What We Signed Up For
Forcing teachers to return to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic is dangerous and wrong. It's not what this teacher signed up for.
C J Waldron
May 26, 20202 min read
Pact Buster-in-Chief
Pulling of the Open Skies Treaty, Donald Trump is putting our nation in jeopardy of losing support from the rest of the free world.
Steve Hamelman
May 23, 20204 min read
Lowering the Flag: Is that Empathy Enough?
The "empathy" contrast between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is there for all to see. Biden connects, sympathizes, understands. Trump does not.
Bob Gatty
May 22, 20203 min read
Voter Fraud Trump Style
President Trump wants to stop voting by mail because of covid-19, claiming voter fraud. Reality: making voting easier will hurt Republicans.
Bob Gatty
May 21, 20202 min read
Addressing Inequality Must be a Priority
Until America addresses systemic racism, people of color will continue to disproportionately be affected during any crisis like Covid 19.
Stacy Fitzgerald
May 20, 20203 min read
Dr. Donald's Foolproof Cure-alls
Donald Trump has discovered how to prevent and cure covid 19, plus he's found a way to eliminate the world's cases of all other diseases.
Bob Gatty
May 19, 20203 min read
Presidentially Fit Mentality?
Actor James Woods says he likes Trump because he's raw and rough. That's no way to serve steaks, and it's no way to behave as president.
Joe Picatello
May 18, 20202 min read
American Nero
Nero fiddled while Rome burned, right? Donald Trump is an American Nero as he fiddles with his Twitter thumbs as the US goes up in flames.
C J Waldron
May 17, 20202 min read
Sundance, Don't Look in the Mirror
My beautiful Red Husky, Sundance, will probably never speak to me again -- especially if he looks in the mirror. So, Sundance, please don't.
Bob Gatty
May 16, 20203 min read
Running in Your Shoes
An inspiring story of a young black man who grew up in abject poverty and is now a candidate for one of the nation's highest offices.
Bob Gatty
May 15, 20204 min read
Black Deaths and COVID-19: Why 'Essential' Workers are Dying More
COVID 19 is killing a disproportionate number of African Americans due to social, economic and healthcare disparities. Part 1 in a series.
Stacy Fitzgerald
May 14, 20203 min read
The Plague of Trump; Listen to the Aztecs
America has been beset by "the Plague of Trump," the divisiveness that he has wrought. He should heed advice given to kings by the Aztecs.
Bob Gatty
May 13, 20204 min read
Coronavirus: Trump's Failed Diversionary Attacks
Trump attacks the media, accuses President Obama of a crime and a news commentator of murder, as Dr. Fauci warns of more deaths to come.
C J Waldron
May 12, 20204 min read
The Coronavirus Weekly - Second Edition
Key coronavirus pandemic developments for the week beginning May 4, 2020.
C J Waldron
May 11, 20205 min read
The Coronavirus Ventilator Screwup
Just over a month ago the Trump administration scrambled to overcome a ventilator shortage. Now it looks like there's a glut. Why?
Bob Gatty
May 11, 20203 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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