Sorry, Judge, I Just Can't Pay
Since when can you tell a judge when you've been fined even $1,000 that you don't have the money, so he should cut you some slack?
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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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Bob Gatty
Mar 14 min read
What's Ahead for Donald Trump?
Attorney/author David Moskowitz analyzes the cases against Trump that have resulted in 91 criminal cases and $500 million+ in penalties.
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Mark M. Bello
Feb 73 min read
School Shooter's Mom Held Responsible
In a precedent-setting case, the mother of a boy convicted in a deadly school shooting has been held responsible for not securing the gun.
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Mark M. Bello
Dec 21, 20234 min read
Colorado Supreme Court to Trump: You Are Not Above the Law
The Colorado Supreme Court's landmark ruling removing Trump from the state's primary ballot says clearly that he is not above the law.
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Bob Gatty
Aug 24, 20232 min read
A Whole New Way to Reform Probation
A new program in New York City provides cameras to convicts so they can tell their own stories about their experiences on probation.
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C J Waldron
Aug 21, 202314 min read
Trump for the Defense (Or the Unbearable Lightness of the Facts)
With multiple indictments, Trump and his lawyers are using numerous theories to defend his actions, saying everyone should just move on.
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Bob Gatty
Jul 23, 20232 min read
The Dixie Dems: Cutting Through the Republican BS
In this episode of our podcast, we cut through Republican BS, including a Dem ad showing Marjorie Taylor Greene citing Biden's achievements.
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C J Waldron
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Do We Need an LGBTQ Green Book Now?(And Other Supreme Issues)
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on LGBTQ rights opens the door to outright discrimination against those in that community.
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Dr. Pamela Gurley
Jul 7, 20232 min read
How Will Ending Affirmative Action Affect Minority Students?
Following the Supreme Court's decision ending affirmative action, universities and lawmakers must ensure equal access to education for all.
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Bob Gatty
Jul 4, 20236 min read
Supreme Court's Rulings: Republicans' Wet Dream
Trump's stacking of the Supreme Court with conservatives is now paying off for Republicans and the religious right with its latest rulings.
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Mark M. Bello
Jul 3, 20234 min read
The 6-3 Supremacist Court Majority
Recent 6-3 decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court indicate the consequences of electing a Republican president. It's a lesson for voters.
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Bob Gatty
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Prisons: Ex-Inmate Exposes Humanitarian Crisis
Former inmate Amanda Hall is working to expose what she calls a "humanitarian crisis" our America's prison system. Justice Counts podcast.
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Mark M. Bello
Jun 20, 20233 min read
Verdict—Has Starbucks Learned Its Lesson?
A court awarded $25 million to a Starbucks employee who was fired in race discrimination case. Did the company learn its lesson?
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C J Waldron
Jun 14, 202310 min read
Lord God Emperor Trump
Donald Trump is the embodiment of his supporters' dreams. He is the Chosen One, the MVP, the Teflon Don. He is Lord God Emperor Trump.
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Bob Gatty
Jun 1, 20236 min read
James Brosnahan: Justice at Trial
Famed trial attorney James Brosnahan shares insights into today's criminal justice system on the Lean to the Left podcast.
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Mark M. Bello
Apr 2, 20234 min read
Trump Indictment: Two Truths at the Same Time
A New York grand jury has indicted Donald Trump. Republicans charge the indictment was politically motivated. OK, but was it also justified?
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Dr. Pamela Gurley
Mar 1, 20232 min read
Mississippi's All-White Court System: New Level of Ignorance
The creation of an all-White court system in Mississippi completely disregards basic human rights has sparked outrage and must be changed.
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Mark M. Bello
Jan 24, 20234 min read
Lesson in the Law for Jan. 6th Insurrectionist
Jan. 6th insurrectionist Richard Barnett, enjoy your time in prison. Use it to learn how to be a law-abiding citizen, advises Mark Bello.
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Mark M. Bello
Jan 19, 20234 min read
Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Charge: Will it Stick?
Attorney-author Mark M. Bello questions whether the involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin will stick. Was he to blame?
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Mark M. Bello
Dec 19, 20223 min read
The Biggest Threat to Our Democracy
If the Republicans win Moore v. Harper now before the U.S. Supreme Court, the ruling will lead to many states stripping away fair elections.
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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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