The Dixie Dems: The Big Story is Uncle Joe
President Biden's ability to prevent the predicted "red wave" in the Nov. elections is the political story of the year: The Dixie Dems.
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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
Dec 2, 20226 min read
The 'Right' to Bear Arms?
Owning a gun should be a privilege given to those who have earned it. Then, we wouldn’t be burying our children so often, writes CJ Waldron.
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C J Waldron
Nov 28, 20225 min read
Republicans Need to Take a Hard Right Turn
If Republicans hope to accomplish anything in the next two years, they'll need to cater to their more extreme members, a dangerous scenario.
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Bob Gatty
Nov 23, 20222 min read
The Dixie Dems: Will We Ever Turn Blue?
On the Dixie Dems Lean to the Left podcast: GA, SC, NC election analysis; Herschel Walker; Trump VP Talk; How to turn red states blue?
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Bob Gatty
Nov 12, 20224 min read
Republicans To Trump: Enough! Please Go Away
Although Trump appears set on announcing his candidacy for president in 2024, there's no reason for Republicans to fear him any longer.
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Bob Gatty
Nov 11, 20223 min read
The Biggest Loser
It was supposed to be a big red wave with the GOP rolling over the House of Representatives and likely winning the Senate. Then came Trump.
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C J Waldron
Nov 6, 20224 min read
It's Dems vs. Dems in the Midterms
Infighting within their own party is crippling efforts by Democrats to maintain control of Congress, particularly the U.S. Senate.
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Bob Gatty
Oct 27, 20224 min read
At the Precipice of a Constitutional Crisis
As mid-term elections approach, America is at the precipice of a constitutional crisis, warns Lean to the Left podcast guest Daniel Drache.
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Bob Gatty
Oct 23, 20221 min read
The Dixie Dems: Insight into the Nov. Election
The Dixie Dems take a look at the upcoming elections, with a focus on NC, SC, GA and FL with guest political analyst Michael McDonald.
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Mark M. Bello
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Congressional Inaction on Antisemitism
H.R. 3515-Preventing Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Act is stuck in the House Judiciary Committee, Introduced 1 1/2 years ago. What's the delay?
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Eileen Powell
Sep 22, 20223 min read
No Gold Star for Senator Graham
The choice of abortion is deeply personal and belongs only to women and trusted doctors, not to right-wing politicians who limit freedoms.
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Bob Gatty
Sep 5, 20224 min read
For Many Americans, We're Bluer Than We Think
In many ways, thinking Republicans and Independents are demonstrating that they are bluer than they think, despite MAGA GOP dogma on issues.
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Bob Gatty
Aug 30, 20226 min read
Riots in the Streets? Death Knell of MAGA Philosophy?
Sen. Lindsey Graham warns of "riots in the streets" if Trump is prosecuted for taking classified documents to Mar-a-Lago. MAGA death knell?
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Bob Gatty
Aug 29, 20222 min read
Fighting to Keep Kids Safe at School
Kyle Roedler has helped launch a new Parents Safety Alliance dedicated to helping keep children safe at school. Lean to the Left podcast.
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Bob Gatty
Aug 8, 20223 min read
Will Same Sex Marriage be Protected by Law?
South Carolina gay rights advocate Terry Livingston urges Senate to pass the Respect for Marriage Act in a Lean to the Left podcast. Video.
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Bob Gatty
Aug 7, 20222 min read
Fighting Violence Against Women, Children
Our Lean to the Left podcast guest: Roger Canaff, attorney/author who's career has focused on fighting violence against women and children.
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Arthur Hill
Aug 3, 20223 min read
What if Trump Had Won?
Imagine Donald Trump won in 2020. As repugnant as that prospect is, here’s a synopsis of where we would be in a “Trump-won" universe.
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Mark M. Bello
Aug 2, 20224 min read
The Secret Service: Country or President?
Should the U.S. Secret Service be investigated in the wake of the disappearance of text messages related to the January 6th insurrection?
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Bob Gatty
Aug 1, 20222 min read
Fighting to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights in a Ruby Red State
The Lean to the Left podcast presents Terry Livingston, the founder of Grand Strand Pride, an LGBTQ+ rights organization in South Carolina.
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Bob Gatty
Jul 21, 20222 min read
Time to Reclaim Our Democracy
"If Republicans gain control of the House and the Senate, God help us," warns political author Bill Kuhn on The Lean to the Left Podcast
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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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