The Toxicity of Rejection: Saying No Should Not be Dangerous
What should a woman do when a man refuses to accept her rejection of him and begins to stalk her? Saying no should not be dangerous.
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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
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Rebecca Bratspies on Environmental Justice
Rebecca Bratspies, founding director of the Center for Urban Environmental Reform and author, is our guest on the Lean to the Left Podcast.
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Bob Gatty
Sep 2, 20233 min read
So What's the Lean to the Left Podcast, Anyway?
The Lean to the Left podcast, with interviews about social issues of our times, has just published its 600th episode. Here's What's ahead.
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C J Waldron
Jul 24, 20235 min read
Critical Race Theory for Dummies (& Other Twisted Stuff)
Conservatives are using the boogeyman of Critical Race Theory to hijack school boards and water down the teaching of racial history.
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Dr. Pamela Gurley
Jul 7, 20232 min read
How Will Ending Affirmative Action Affect Minority Students?
Following the Supreme Court's decision ending affirmative action, universities and lawmakers must ensure equal access to education for all.
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Bob Gatty
Jul 4, 20236 min read
Supreme Court's Rulings: Republicans' Wet Dream
Trump's stacking of the Supreme Court with conservatives is now paying off for Republicans and the religious right with its latest rulings.
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Bob Gatty
Jun 26, 20233 min read
Police Reform: Protecting Communities of Color
Conflict resolution expert Dwayne Bryant says policies like qualified immunity that protect police who abuse suspects need to be reformed.
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C J Waldron
May 30, 20236 min read
Waving a Bible Doesn't Make You a Christian
Many Republican politicians apparently believe that waving a Bible will establish Christian creds and lead them into the Promised Land.
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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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Mark M. Bello
Apr 22, 20233 min read
The GOP Protects Our Children? Give Me a Break!
The Republican Party claims it is trying to “protect us.” Yet, they do nothing to stop the wanton, senseless shooting of innocent people.
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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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Mark M. Bello
Mar 13, 20234 min read
Book Banning to Book Burning and Beyond
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' "Stop Woke Act" censors or bans certain books and curriculum, bringing to mind the pre-WWII Nazi book burnings.
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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
Feb 14, 20234 min read
RIP Adriana Kuch--Time to Get Serious About Bullying
It is time to end violence in schools and offer grieving parents and siblings justice, which begins with harsh consequences for bullies.
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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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Bob Gatty
Dec 18, 20222 min read
Jon Melrod: A Lifetime of Fighting for Union Rights
Lean to the Left podcast guest Jon Melrod returns us to the days of student protests against the Vietnam War and battles to protect workers.
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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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