Racial, Ethnic Bias in the Civil Justice System
In Part 2 of this series about racial bias in the judicial system, Attorney/author Mark M. Bello examines the civil justice system.
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Mark M. Bello
Sep 173 min read
Equal Justice for All?
Politics and race should not affect sentences for those charged with a crime -- especially in capital punishment cases. But sadly they do.
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Stacy Fitzgerald
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Fearless Fund Verdict A Blow, But Black Women Move Forward
In the face of the Fearless Fund verdict, Black women entrepreneurs continue to fight for economic justice, are determined to move forward.
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Mark M. Bello
May 83 min read
The Imperfect Perfect Stormy
Who to believe: serial liar and admitted groper Trump, or porn star Daniels, who claims sex with him? Was campaign $$ used to hush her up?
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Mark M. Bello
Apr 134 min read
Prejudicial Pre-trial Publicity: Trump & a Death Penalty Case
How is Donald Trump's bid for a change of venue different different from a death penalty case in Idaho? Mark M. Bello provides the answer.
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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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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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Dr. Pamela Gurley
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The Trauma of Regulating Women's Body Decisions
A judge granting a woman "permission" to have an abortion is reminiscent of Black women's enslavement and rape by White men on plantations.
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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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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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Bob Gatty
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Protecting Our Children in Foster Care
Lance Hillsinger spent much of his career working with foster parents and family courts to help provide the best possible outcome for kids.
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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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Bob Gatty
Sep 28, 20225 min read
What Do You Think of Filthy Rich Lawyers?
We often deride lawyers, often calling them "ambulance chasers," But do the really walk away with most of the money instead of the victims?
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Bob Gatty
May 15, 20221 min read
Podcast Discussion: Prepaid Legal Services
Think it's possible to always have a lawyer available to help with legal issues at a cost less than a cappuccino a week at Starbucks?
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Bob Gatty
May 11, 20222 min read
Should Prisons be Closed?
The Lean to the Left podcast examines calls for sentencing reform, including cases of elderly inmates like a just released NJ cop killer.
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Mark M. Bello
Mar 19, 20224 min read
'My Cousin Vinny': An American Legal Classic
Legal thriller author Mark M. Bello envies the trial "expertise" of Joe Pesci as Vinny Gambini in the classic movie, "My Cousin Vinny."
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Mark M. Bello
Feb 22, 20224 min read
The Kim Potter Sentence: Fair or Foul?
Attorney/author Mark M. Bello weighs in on the 2-year sentence given former police officer Kim Potter for the killing of Daunte Wright.
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Mark M. Bello
Jan 24, 20223 min read
Pardon Me?
Murderer pardoned by former KY GOP Gov. Matt Bevin is re-prosecuted by the feds and sentenced to more than twice his original prison term.
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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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