Here’s a new video — less than 2 minutes long — about our new book, Hijacked Nation, Donald Trump’s attack on America’s greatness. The book is now available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Check it out.
Truth Under Attack
Lilli McGregor asks if we can trust our elections. Alison Greene investigates the evidence. Marcel Reid defends truth tellers. Coming soon: Greene returns with what YOU can do before the midterms. See our growing series that focuses on protecting our elections and the truth-tellers who are dedicated to doing just that.
A Three-Part Look at America’s Healthcare Crisis
The Lean to the Left podcast has just featured three consecutive interview episodes focusing on the overall question of what’s wrong with America’s healthcare system and what can we, as healthcare consumers do about it. Our guests were three physicians with long experience coping with the system today. They recount their experiences and offer suggestions for change. But the bottom line is this: Our healthcare system is controlled by greed, corporate and otherwise, and both patients and doctors are getting screwed.
To check out these episodes, click on the Podcast tab above, where you’ll find thumbnails and summaries for all of our episodes, plus links for both audio and video versions. The graphic below was created for the latest episode with Dr. Adam Cunningham, America’s healthcare Robin Hood, who says there us is much money to be made in healthcare that there’s little chance of serious reform, largely because of lobbying and political pressure. The graphic summaries the other two episodes in the series.
Lean to the Left Now on the PodMatch Podcast Network
We are honored to have been selected as one of just 600 podcasts nationally to be part of the Podmatch Podcast Network, a platform that features and promotes leading podcasts. It’s just another way that listeners and viewers interested in progressive media can find us and tune in. By the way, if you’d like to be a guest on our show, please send a message here.
EW: What if aliens took on America’s biggest problems?
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Author Paul McGrath tackles guns, militias & political chaos — watch now.
Democrats Have a Messaging Problem—Here’s Why
What do Democrats actually stand for? Do they have a messaging problem?
It’s a fair question—and one podcast and activist Grace Cowan isn’t afraid to answer.
💥 Democrats are running in EVERY district
💥 Even the “unwinnable” ones
💥 Because showing up changes everything
This is how movements start.
🎧 Full episode streams April 6 at: https://youtu.be/p0A5Y7fRzDA#DixieDems #Democrats #PoliticalMessaging #Democracy
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FEATURED BLOGS
By Mark M. Bello
The Supreme Court Fails to Act Definitively on Too-Swift Deportations
by Mark M. Bello
Yesterday, in a somewhat insignificant 7-2 decision, the United States Supreme rejected the Trump administration’s request to immediately resume deportations of Venezuelan nationals under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA). Instead of ruling, once and for all, that the Fifth Amendment prevents Trump’s 24-hour notice nonsense, SCOTUS remanded the matter to a federal appeals court for further review.
The ruling does not resolve the core constitutional issues involved in these deportations. If one looks closely, it does seem to imply (finally) that the Fifth Amendment’s Due Process Clause applies in these cases. However, the Justices provided no clue about how they might rule on the limits of executive authority under the AEA and the ancient law’s application to non-war situations.
The Fifth Amendment and Due Process
The Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment declares that no person shall “be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.” Notice: The clause refers to “person,” not “citizen.” Noncitizens on U.S. soil are entitled to basic constitutional protections, including due process in removal proceedings.
In this case, the Supreme Court’s opinion did reinforce that principle by criticizing the administration’s 24-hour removal notice period as inadequate for a potential deportee to mount a defense to deportation. The Court stated this “surely does not pass muster,” indicating a clear expectation that noncitizens be given meaningful notice and an opportunity to respond. That is a positive step to resolving this Trump-created mess…
FEATURED VIDEO INTERVIEW/COMMENTARY
Welcome to another episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, where we dive into provocative topics and pull no punches, especially when it comes to calling out those who threaten the fabric of our democracy. In this episode, host Bob Gatty speaks with bestselling author Paul Greenberg, noted for his contributions to environmental writing and incisive political satire aiming at the heart of tyranny.
Known for his environmental advocacy, Greenberg found himself compelled to branch into political satire as he recognized that preserving our planet cannot exist without a functioning democracy. This realization prompted him to bring together his literary talent and political acumen to write a satire that questions the current political dynamics by resurrecting George Washington to confront the modern-day tyranny embodied by Donald Trump.
The Tyrant’s Third Term: Fiction or Foresight?
The discussion explores the eerie prescience of Greenberg’s narrative written four years ago, which imagines a loophole exploited by the tyrant to seek a third term—a scenario that Trump himself has suggested. Drawing from his experiences in countries under dictatorial rule, Greenberg paints a vivid picture of how power could be manipulated, leaving open possibilities akin to those found in his satirical narrative.
Greenberg’s book is not just about political leadership; it also grapples with issues of historical legacy. He introduces challenges such as slavery and personal scandal, elements that force Washington, and by extension the readers, to confront America’s complex past. These scenarios mirror the current political landscape, drawing parallels to how figures like Trump have disrupted democratic norms…
FEATURED AUDIO INTERVIEW
Explore the pressing issue of Generation Z’s mental health crisis on the Lean to the Left podcast, as we are joined by Aly Vredenburgh, a mental health activist and author. Together, she and host Bob Gatty explore the complex factors contributing to the alarming rise in mental health issues among today’s youth.
The Scope of the Crisis
Generation Z is facing a mental health crisis with soaring rates of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Statistics reveal that one in two Gen Z members reports feeling lonely, magnifying the severity of these issues. Aly Vredenburgh, a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness and a co-director of the documentary “Crisis Generation,” explains how systemic issues dating back decades have intensified the current crisis.
Aly is author of a new book, “Out of Focus,” which examines the depth of this crisis and offers recommendations for improvements.
Beyond Therapy and Medication
While therapy and medication are often frontline solutions for mental health struggles, Aly emphasizes their limitations. She argues that many mental health challenges are rooted in situational issues that treatments like medication cannot address alone. Aly urges a reconsideration of societal structures, such as urban planning, to foster greater connectivity and combat loneliness.