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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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
May 1, 20237 min read
Is Ron DeSantis the New George Wallace?
Former Alabama Gov. George Wallace vehemently fought school integration. Ron DeSantis attacks many groups from Blacks to LGBTQ community.
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Bob Gatty
Apr 11, 20232 min read
Overcoming Life's Challenges with Creativity
This Lean to the Left episode is uplifting, demonstrating the power of determination and how creativity can help overcome obstacles in life.
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Bob Gatty
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Calling Out Racism & Greed
What it would be like to be super short? Would you feel discriminated against? If you’re a woman, are you disadvantaged because of your sex?
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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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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
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
Jan 29, 20235 min read
Tyre Nichols: Justice, Justice Shalt Thou Pursue
Police officers nationwide must receive the message that no one is above the law. There must be consequences when they cross the line.
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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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Mark M. Bello
Dec 5, 20224 min read
Raise Your Voice Against Racism, Hate
A man was arrested Dec. 2 after screaming anti-Semitic, racist remarks at parents and children outside a Detroit-area day care center.
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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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Stacy Fitzgerald
Nov 4, 20223 min read
The Hateful Names of U.S. Towns
It's time for towns with racially offensive names to change them. It can be done, but there must be the will, writes Stacy Fitzgerald.
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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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Bob Gatty
Oct 4, 20221 min read
Ernest Carson: For South Carolina House, Dist. 68
Ernest Carson, the Democratic candidate for SC House , Dist. 68, is a man of long experience with fresh approaches to solving our problems.
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Bob Gatty
Sep 21, 20222 min read
A 'Racist in Recovery'
Meet Dan Balmer. He’s a self-proclaimed “racist in recovery,” who once hid behind the comfortable claim that he was “not racist.”
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C J Waldron
Jul 18, 20224 min read
The Evolution of 'Woke'
Ask Republicans what’s wrong with this country and they'll claim we have become victims of the “Woke Liberal Agenda”. What does that mean?
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Bob Gatty
May 19, 20224 min read
On the Sidelines: Accomplices to Mass Murder
Political and media advocates of the "great replacement theory" share responsibility for mass murder if they influenced the Buffalo killer.
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Bob Gatty
May 1, 20225 min read
Critical Race Theory: 'From the Pit of Hell'
On the Lean to the Left podcast, Sheri Few says teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT) "is from the pit of Hell and is meant to destroy lives."
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Jeremy Holland
Mar 30, 20223 min read
BLM: Movement for Criminal Justice Reform
Black Lives Matter, born of the brutal police murders of Black men, is now a dynamic force in the U.S., pushing for fair treatment of all.
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Bob Gatty
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Leading Dems Against Heavy GOP Odds in SC
Alester Linton-Pryor is a New Yorker now using her retirement years to overtake the Republicans who control her area in South Carolina.
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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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