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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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C J Waldron
Oct 9, 20233 min read
Is Russia Behind Hamas Attacks?
The attack on Israel by Hamas may have had a surprising ally, Russia as this could result in a diversion of US aid from Ukraine to Israel.
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Bob Gatty
Aug 14, 20236 min read
Landmark Environmental Victory in Montana
A Montana Judge's ruling that fossil fuels violate citizens' rights to a clean environment could boost the Green Amendment drive nationwide.
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Bob Gatty
Aug 6, 20232 min read
The Environment: 'Devastation of Biblical Proportion'
These environment-energy experts warn the consequences of climate change are upon us and urge election of officials committed to action.
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C J Waldron
Jul 11, 20238 min read
Who's Responsible for the Gun Epidemic?
Who's responsible for the gun epidemic in the U.S.? There is plenty of blame to go around as mass shootings continue, writes CJ Waldron.
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C J Waldron
Jun 27, 20233 min read
Of Their Own Making: How the GOP Has Caused its Many Crises
This is the first in a series examining how the GOP is destroying Democracy through fealty to Donald Trump, who is bent on destroying it.
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C J Waldron
May 18, 202311 min read
The Lunatics Are in Charge of the Asylum
The term “the lunatics are in charge of the asylum” aptly applies to today's GOP, where incompetence and misdirection now dominate.
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Bob Gatty
Feb 26, 20234 min read
Ex Investigator Shares Secrets from the IRS
Ex IRS criminal investigator Robert Nordlander explains how the IRS decides who to charge with a tax crime. The Lean to the Left podcast.
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Bob Gatty
Feb 19, 20233 min read
The Dixie Dems: Antics & Shenanigans
We’re back with another episode of Dixie Dems, the podcast from Lean to the Left that takes an irreverent look at politics in the south.
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C J Waldron
Feb 18, 20235 min read
Why Stop at 75? (And Other Problems with Nikki Haley)
GOP pres. candidate Nikki Haley wants mental competency tests for politicians over 75. But why stop there considering the crazies out there?
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C J Waldron
Feb 12, 20237 min read
The Economics of the 2nd Amendment
With the whoopla about the constitutional “right to bear arms”, the economic influence of the firearms industry can be easily overlooked.
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Bob Gatty
Feb 10, 20232 min read
The Vietnam War: 50 Years Later-Part 1
50 years ago the U.S. signed a peace treaty to end the Vietnam War. Historian Robert Buzzanco reflects on the Lean to to the Left podcast.
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C J Waldron
Feb 8, 20235 min read
Republicans Need a Red Wave
It will take a true red wave to wipe out the scourge that threatens to destroy any semblance of what they once were, writes Chris Waldron.
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Bob Gatty
Feb 7, 20233 min read
The Hair-brained GOP Scheme to Shaft U.S. Taxpayers
The MAGA Republicans in Congress are pushing two ideas that, if enacted, would be an economic disaster for most Americans and retirees.
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C J Waldron
Feb 6, 20236 min read
The 'Right' to Bear Arms
Every time there is a mass shooting, those on the Right scream about the Second Amendment and how Liberals are “coming for your guns."
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Bob Gatty
Feb 5, 20233 min read
Growing Up in the 'School Shooting Generation'
Gabrielle Zwi, through her song, calls for an end to the gun violence that is claiming the lives of students and adults alike.
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Bob Gatty
Jan 22, 20233 min read
The Dixie Dems: Politics & Prognostications
Here's a new episode of Dixie Dems, the podcast from Lean to the Left. We offer predictions for 2023 and look at key political developments.
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Bob Gatty
Jan 15, 20233 min read
Fixing America's 'Sick Care' System
On the Lean to the Left podcast, Dr. Firouz Danesgari offers a radical approach to improving US healthcare. Hint: it's NOT a single system.
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C J Waldron
Jan 6, 202310 min read
How the Republican Party is Destroying Itself
Today's GOP, which calls itself the Party of Lincoln, needs to disappear. They are now the party of authoritarianism, conspiracy, and chaos.
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Bob Gatty
Jan 5, 20232 min read
Doreen Padilla: A Dreamer's Journey
This episode of the Lean to the Left podcast reveals the journey of a young immigrant who is working to build a solid life for his family.
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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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