Black Grief, White Grievance
Deepening U.S. racial divisions are fueled by political opportunists who prey upon fear and emotion, says Dr. Juliet Hooker on our 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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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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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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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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Mark M. Bello
Jan 1, 20225 min read
Criminal Justice: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of 2021
Mark M. Bello offers his top criminal justice cases and/or outcomes for 2021. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
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Yvener Duroseau
Dec 5, 20213 min read
Lethal Combination: Microaggression & Racism
Microaggression and structural racism are a lethal combination for a stable society that must be recognized, writes author Yvener Duroseau.
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C J Waldron
Nov 29, 20215 min read
Is the GOP Trying to Start a Race War?
Those on the far right are pushing race hatred as they spew outlandish, and often unsubstantiated claims. The aim is to start a race war.
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Bob Gatty
Nov 28, 20213 min read
Racism & What You Can Do
Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis, on The Lean to the Left Podcast, challenges people to take real action to overcome disparities and improve diversity.
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C J Waldron
Nov 22, 20215 min read
Justice for Some?
The justice system in America must be fixed. And it won't be until systematic racism is eliminated from law enforcement and the courts.
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Mark M. Bello
Nov 12, 20212 min read
Rittenhouse Trial: Cut the Nonsense
The judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha, WI, needs to stop playing to the cameras and focus on his job: seeking justice.
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Mark M. Bello
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Seven Ways to Take Action for Racial Justice
Social justice activist and author @MarkMBello offers seven ways individuals can act to improve racial justice.
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Yvener Duroseau
Oct 30, 20212 min read
White Privilege: Barrier to Productive Dialogue
Haitian American author Yvener Duroseau says "White privilege" leads to "White fragility," which hinders effective dialogue about racism.
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C J Waldron
Aug 30, 20214 min read
The Racist Rhetoric of the Right
Although many people hold racist beliefs, our country does not support racism. So, why is right wing media ramping up the racist rhetoric?
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Mark M. Bello
Aug 14, 20213 min read
Four Years After Charlottesville: Warnings of Violence
Four years after the deadly White supremacist damage in Charlottesville, hate and division persists and more violence is threatened.
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Bob Gatty
Jul 11, 20211 min read
Announcing "Justice Counts," the Podcast
Check out "Justice Counts," a new podcast with Mark M. Bello and Bob Gatty that focuses on justice in every aspect of human life.
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C J Waldron
Jun 5, 20218 min read
America's Racist History
Since the first African-Americans were forced to come to the New World in 1619, America has had an issue with race. It still does.
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Mark M. Bello
May 25, 20213 min read
The George Floyd Murder: One Year Later
It's been one year since George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin. Change? Yes. Significant change? No.
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Stacy Fitzgerald
May 6, 20213 min read
The Big Lie of the Three-Fifths Compromise
Trying to end teaching about systemic racism in America, some GOP state lawmakers claim the "Three-Fifths Compromise was anti-slavery.
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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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