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Lean to the Left is a progressive media platform offering political commentary, fact-based news analysis, and expert interviews that expose threats to democracy and hold leaders accountable. Lean to the Left is an independent, evolving media platform. Member benefits will grow and adapt over time. Founded in 2017 as Not Fake News and rebranded in 2021, Lean to the Left brings together the work of journalist and author Bob Gatty and a talented team of contributing writers who deliver sharp, insightful content on the issues affecting Americans today. 

Our podcast—launched as NFN Radio News before becoming The Lean to the Left Podcast—features weekly interviews with authors, activists, experts, and political insiders, with hard-hitting commentary on the challenges facing our nation. What began as a podcast has grown into a community of listeners and readers who care deeply about democracy, accountability, and civic engagement.

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When the Government Edits History

What The Authors Guild v. NEH Ruling Means for Academic Freedom By Mark M. Bello On July 24, 2025, in a quiet Manhattan courtroom, a federal judge sent a loud message to Donald Trump and future presidents: You cannot use the power of the purse to erase inconvenient voices from American history. In Authors Guild […]

Juneteenth: Are Human Rights in America Better Than Iran?

“Not if you’re Black” By Mark M. Bello On Tuesday’s episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg and Alyssa Farah Griffin ignited a passionate debate with global implications: Is life in the United States in 2025 really that different from life in Iran? The discussion, emotionally charged and culturally revealing, fell serendipitously on the eve of […]

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