❤️ Love Letters to Red America

Why do States that Rely on Government Keep Voting for People who Wish to Take it Away? By Mark M. Bello This is the first in a new weekly series of open “love letters” to the great red states of America — places of breathtaking beauty, deep faith, proud history, and extraordinary resilience. These essays […]

In Interview, US Senate Candidate Brandon Brown Rips Trump, Graham on Shutdown

In this special episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, Democrat Brandon Brown from Greenville, South Carolina, discusses his Senate candidacy against Senator Lindsey Graham and rips both Trump and Graham on the impact of the government shutdown.

Trump’s Shutdown Strategy: Manufactured Chaos in Pursuit of Power

by Mark M. Bello While I lean left, I don’t give either political party a free pass. When both sides refuse to compromise, the American people suffer. Let’s be clear — this latest government shutdown isn’t about gridlock or stubbornness on both sides. It’s a calculated political maneuver, orchestrated by Donald Trump and his MAGA […]

Can Progressives Win in South Carolina? Mac Deford Weighs In

The “Dixie Dems” podcast on Lean to the Left just hosted a compelling conversation with Mac Deford, who is vying for the Democratic nomination for South Carolina’s first congressional district seat, currently occupied by Nancy Mace, who is making a gubernatorial run. The conversation provided insights into Deford’s vision for South Carolina and his campaign […]