A Message to 'Christian Nationalists': You Are Not Christians
If you believe that Americans should hate people of different races, and believe in shutting out immigrants, you are not truly a Christian.
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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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Stacy Fitzgerald
Jan 183 min read
We Can't Give Nikki Haley a Pass
Nikki Haley's refusal to acknowledge slavery as the cause of the Civil War and the continuation of racism in the U.S. ignores the reality.
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Bob Gatty
Jan 143 min read
How Can Racism be Overcome?
Are all White people racist against Blacks? What about Blacks? Are they racist against Whites? How do we overcome racism in America?
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Mark M. Bello
Dec 14, 20234 min read
Hypocrisy on Anti-Semitism and Bigotry
If we want to stop anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, or any discrimination, we must develop consistent and bipartisan laws against such behavior.
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Bob Gatty
Nov 17, 20233 min read
Ending Violence at Home, School, at Work
Sexual harassment, workplace and school violence, bullying, public violence, and sexual assault are all connected to violence at home.
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Bob Gatty
Nov 14, 20233 min read
Anti-Semitism and Addictive Ideologies and the War in Israel
Violent extremism is increasing in the U.S., exemplified by Hamas' attacks against Israel and criticism of Israel for defending itself.
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Bob Gatty
Nov 1, 20234 min read
Speaker Johnson & LGBTQ+ Fears
Todd Sears, the CEO and Founder of Out Leadership, says Speaker Mike Johnson's policies would wreak havoc on our country’s economic climate.
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Bob Gatty
Oct 16, 20232 min read
The Importance of Intersectionality in the Fight for Social Justice
In the pursuit of a more equitable society, we must recognize and understand the interconnected nature of issues like sexism and racism.
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Dr. Pamela Gurley
Sep 23, 20232 min read
The Toxicity of Rejection: Saying No Should Not be Dangerous
What should a woman do when a man refuses to accept her rejection of him and begins to stalk her? Saying no should not be dangerous.
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Bob Gatty
Aug 4, 20232 min read
The Wonder of it All
Our Lean to the Left podcast guest is William C. Judge, author of, "The Wonder of it All," stories of experiences that shape his world view.
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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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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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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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Bob Gatty
Jun 11, 20232 min read
Confronting Violence & Divisiveness in America
Psychotherapist/author Phyllis Leavitt says satire and humor can help our country deal with its crisis of violence and divisiveness.
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Bob Gatty
May 15, 20235 min read
A Father Fights to Prevent Child Bullying Suicides
Kirk Smalley's young son, Ty, committed suicide after two years of bullying at school. Now, Kirk fights every day to save other children.
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Bob Gatty
Mar 24, 20233 min read
D.W. Duke: Overcoming Confrontation & Conflict
On the Lean to the Left and Justice Counts podcasts is author, historian DW Duke who believes empathy is key to overcoming conflict.
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Mark M. Bello
Feb 27, 20233 min read
National Day of Hate--Welcome to America
February 25 was a “National Day of Hate” in America. Our nation must seek ways to bring people together with liberty and justice for all.
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Mark M. Bello
Feb 14, 20234 min read
RIP Adriana Kuch--Time to Get Serious About Bullying
It is time to end violence in schools and offer grieving parents and siblings justice, which begins with harsh consequences for bullies.
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Pamela Gurley
Jan 14, 20232 min read
Celebrating Dr. King's Legacy; A Call to Action
Despite progress since Dr. Martin Luther King's “I Have A Dream” speech, we are still far from achieving his dream for equality in America.
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Bob Gatty
Dec 3, 20224 min read
Using Literature & the Arts to Promote Social Justice
Today on our podcast I’m with Ciahnan Darrell, author of "Blood at the Root", to discuss how literature can promote social justice.
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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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