Same Sex, non-Christian SC Couples Denied Foster Care Placements
Welcome to the Bible Belt. Nothing says love and compassion and caring like a governor -- and a president -- who think it's OK for...
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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
Jan 24, 20193 min read
The Red MAGA Hat
Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign slogan was Make America Great Again. He plastered the MAGA acronym on red hats that his supporters wear with...
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Bob Gatty
Jan 21, 20194 min read
Despite Historic 'Firsts,' the Racial Wealth Gap Grows Wider
2018 saw numerous "firsts" for Blacks, not the least of which was the election to Congress of Rep. Ayanna Presley, the first Black House...
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Bob Gatty
Jan 20, 20192 min read
Monkey See, Monkey Do
Today it was reported that officials at the Zionsville, IN Community High School are investigating an Instagram photo that appears to...
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Bob Gatty
Jan 14, 20195 min read
Don't Widen the Plate
All too often important standards are relaxed for the purpose of convenience, a practice an old baseball coach once warned will lead "to...
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Bob Gatty
Jan 3, 20192 min read
Viva la Revolution
A conservative friend of mine recently complained that New York’s raising of the minimum wage would wreak havoc on all small businesses...
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Bob Gatty
Dec 31, 20183 min read
The True Meaning of 'Auld Lang Syne'
Most of us tonight will find ourselves singing the traditional New Year's Eve song "Auld Lang Syne," but if you're like me, you might...
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Bob Gatty
Dec 28, 20182 min read
Obama's Named America's Most Admired: Gallup Poll
A new Gallup Poll that named Michelle Obama as the Most Admired Woman in the U.S. and Barack Obama as the Most Admired Man is fitting and...
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Bob Gatty
Dec 24, 20182 min read
#TrumpShutdown Victim: Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which provides funding for programs to help victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse and...
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Bob Gatty
Dec 19, 20181 min read
The Essence of the Season
It's remarkable how the bright cheerful smile and happy greeting from a little girl can melt your heart. To me, that's the essence of the...
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Bob Gatty
Nov 27, 20183 min read
Tear Gassing Little Kids...is This Really America?
How is it possible that we now live in a country that lobs tear gas at migrants, including mothers and little children, just because they...
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Bob Gatty
Nov 17, 20183 min read
Senior Softball: Much More Than a Game
Today, I'm going to tell you about a great group of guys that come out nearly every day, year-around, to play the sport that they love --...
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Bob Gatty
Nov 15, 20182 min read
LGBTQ 'Conversion Therapy': Misguided & Potentially Deadly
Parents who attempt to use 'conversion therapy' to change the sexual orientation of their homosexual child are risking the very lives of...
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Bob Gatty
Nov 4, 20182 min read
The Waccamaw Indian People Celebrate Their Heritage with 26th Pauwau
Under crystal clear, azure blue sky, the Waccamaw Indian People celebrated their heritage as South Carolina's original inhabitants today...
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Bob Gatty
Nov 2, 20182 min read
Afraid to Vote in Today's Environment of Hate
Today the local headquarters of the Democratic Party here in South Carolina received a message from a Hispanic-American who asked for...
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Bob Gatty
Oct 30, 20182 min read
Capt. 'Sully' Sullenberger Challenges Americans to Act 'to Save Ourselves'
Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger is a safety expert, author and speaker on leadership and culture. Nearly 10 years ago, he led 154 people...
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Bob Gatty
Oct 29, 20182 min read
On Guard: The Invasion is Coming
Today's news brought a report that President Trump is sending more than additional 5,000 troops to the U.S. southwestern border in...
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Bob Gatty
Oct 28, 20182 min read
Time to Rise Up; Time to Fight Back
"All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." That quote comes from Abraham Lincoln, but it applies as much...
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Bob Gatty
Oct 28, 20182 min read
A Day of Tragedy, a Day of Tears
On this Saturday in Pittsburgh, PA, which I consider my hometown, there was terrible tragedy and heart wrenching sadness as yet another...
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Bob Gatty
Oct 24, 20182 min read
Bombs and Today's Explosive Environment of Fear and Hate
The White House wasted no time today in condemning the actions of the would-be bomber who sent apparent explosive devices addressed to...
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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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