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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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Hypocrisy on Parade

by Chris Waldron “Wouldn’t you rather lead a movement of free-thinkers who sometimes disagree than a bunch of drones who take their orders from George Soros?” — J D Vance at TPUSA rally (December 21, 2025) Vance made this wild claim to address the fractured MAGA movement as the keynote speaker at the recent Turning […]

Inside Trump’s Head

By C J Waldron Can you imagine what it would be like inside Donald Trump’s mind? It’s a scary idea that few want to think about. But what would it be like if his feelings were personified?  Unlike the Disney movie Inside Out that depicted the main character Riely’s feeling in a comical way, the […]

Dementia Don’s Multiple Derangements

By C J Waldron It’s that time of year again. The holiday time, when families gather to celebrate giving thanks, the birth of a white savior, the miracle of Hannukah, the celebration of African culture, the mundane recognition of traveling another year around the sun and of course, the ceremonial Airing of Grievances that is […]

The New ‘War on Drugs’

by C W Waldron The saying goes, “Everything old is new again”. This is certainly true when it comes to the Trump administration and its attempt at distracting the public with its new War on Drugs. Like the previous efforts to combat drug addiction, the administration is targeting a specific population while allowing the elite […]

They Call Us the Radical Left. We Call it Democracy

By C J Waldron To hear Donald Trump and his MAGA minions tell it, all our country’s ills can be blamed on the radical left. But who are they? They are those who do not slavishly worship Trump and are therefore, a threat to democracy. They are those who believe America is a nation of […]

Welcome to the New Lean to the Left

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By Bob Gatty You may have noticed some changes in the appearance of the Lean to the Left website, and it’s no accident. In addition to improving the look and feel of the site with help from the experts at Podetize, we’re adding new features that I hope you enjoy. I’ll tell you about them […]

How Has Trump Tried to Hijack Our Nation?

How Has Trump Tried to Hijack Our Nation? A new Lean to the Left book Revealing how Trump has tried to hijack America after doing so to the Republican Party is now available for order on Amazon.com. Hijacked Nation, Donald Trump’s attack on America’s greatness tracks key developments from the Donald Trump presidency, his subsequent […]

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