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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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Is a Democratic Victory Just Another Illusion?

When Dems Think They’re Winning, That’s When They Lose by Mark M. Bello The polls look good. That’s a problem. Every time Democrats start to believe the numbers, they stop seeing the reality in front of them. And that’s why Democrats lose. Approval ratings for Donald Trump are weak. Special elections are breaking blue. The […]

He Votes by Mail, but You Cheat

Trump Voted Absentee (for no reason) in Recent Florida Special Election by Mark M. Bello When Trump Votes by Mail it’s “Convenience.” When you do it, it’s “Fraud.”   Donald Trump has spent years telling Americans that mail-in voting is corrupt, fraudulent, and—his favorite word, “rigged.” According to him, mail-in ballots are one way that […]

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