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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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Pence: Does it Rub Off?
Vice President Pence and his wife, Karen, lunched with the prime minister of Ireland Leo Varadkar, who is gay, proving he isn't anti-gay.
Bob Gatty
Sep 4, 20192 min read
Can Education be the Key to Flipping Red States Blue?
Blogger and educator Chris Waldron believes that improving public education is the key to turning red states blue.
C J Waldron
Sep 3, 20193 min read
Hurricane Dorian, Trump, & Global Warming
If you are in the path of Hurricane Dorian, concerns about global warming are not foremost in your mind. But they should be.
Bob Gatty
Sep 2, 20193 min read
Pic of the Week: Scratchin' an Itch
Toby, a therapy horse, scratches an itchy back as he rolls in the pasture following a session with a trauma patient in South Carolina.
Bob Gatty
Sep 1, 20191 min read
Labor Day & the Unfair Workplace
As we prepare to celebrate Labor Day, it's a good time to recognize the unfairness of what is happening every day in the U.S. workforce.
Bob Gatty
Sep 1, 20193 min read
Weather Report
Donald Trump is a political hurricane whose destructive gyrations never make the turn out to sea, where normal storms eventually die.
Steve Hamelman
Aug 31, 20193 min read
Time to Save the Planet
After the EPA's announced plans to end Obama methane emission rules, Sen. Bernie Sanders said Trump's climate change denial is dangerous.
Bob Gatty
Aug 30, 20193 min read
The Bob & Jackie Show: Did Ya Ever Wonder?
Whoever decided that ants were good to eat? Or how about a bull's penis? And why are sailors' hats shaped the way they are? We wonder.
Bob Gatty
Aug 30, 20191 min read
Not Fake News Poll: End Electoral College
Not Fake News readers who responded to our first Snap Poll want the electoral college gone. New poll launched: Should Trump be impeached?
Bob Gatty
Aug 29, 20192 min read
#RedShirtGuy, Racism & Beto O'Rourke
Tuesday night in Florence, SC, a Trump supporter asked Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke what evidence he has Trump is racist.
Bob Gatty
Aug 28, 20192 min read
New Species of Bloodsucking Leech Found Near DC
Researchers have found a new species of leeches, this one with three jaws and 59 teeth, and it wasn't on Capitol Hill or the White House.
Bob Gatty
Aug 27, 20192 min read
Pic of the Week: Still Waiting for a Table
NFN blogger Chris Waldron snapped this pic outside of a Myrtle Beach restaurant. The guy obviously had been waiting a long time for a table.
Bob Gatty
Aug 25, 20191 min read
Hey Twitter! Disable Trump's Account!
President Trump violates Twitter's policy against abusive behavior almost daily. His account should be terminated.
C J Waldron
Aug 24, 20192 min read
For our Veterans: 'Hallelujah'
Yesterday I came across this beautiful tribute to our service men and women by Sailor Jerri, a Navy Veteran. I pass it on to you.
Bob Gatty
Aug 24, 20191 min read
Trump, the Would-be Dictator
This morning Donald J. Trump used Facebook to order American companies to find alternatives to doing business with China. He can do that?
Bob Gatty
Aug 23, 20192 min read
The Deficit & the Bully
Someday someone will have to settle the federal debt. As long as our government dithers, the more certain that will fall to our offspring.
Steve Hamelman
Aug 22, 20193 min read
New Snap Poll Launched
Check out the new Not Fake News Snap Poll at the top of the home page, a feature that we intend to change weekly.
Bob Gatty
Aug 21, 20191 min read
Passive Racism in the Crosshairs
It's time to call out passive racists, those who openly condemn racism while denying they are supporting a racist, Donald Trump.
C J Waldron
Aug 21, 20192 min read
'Blue Skies' at Old Woman Creek
For a break against all of the drama that we confront every day, we present this beautiful video created by Not Fake News member Kit Dietz.
Bob Gatty
Aug 21, 20191 min read
A Woman Should be in Charge
A new poll shows women, including many who previously supported Trump, are abandoning him. It's no wonder, says Jackie in this video.
Bob Gatty
Aug 20, 20192 min read
Mass Shootings: Stop Blaming Mental Illness
It's time for our political leaders to stop using "mental illness" as their excuse for the devastation caused by mass shootings in America.
C J Waldron
Aug 19, 20192 min read
Pic of the Week: The Candidate Makes a Promise
Sen. Cory Booker, speaking in South Carolina, promises to "end the nightmare" of mass shootings in America. This week's NFN Pic of the Week.
Bob Gatty
Aug 18, 20192 min read
Follow the Bouncing Ball & Sing Along
Remember the old TV shows where viewers were encouraged to sing following a bouncing ball? Well that's today's stock market thanks to Trump.
C J Waldron
Aug 17, 20192 min read
Lifelong Republican: Done with Trump & the GOP
Bart Collins, a lifelong Republican South Carolinian, has had enough of President Trump and the Republican Party and wants him impeached.
Bob Gatty
Aug 16, 20193 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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