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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Fake MAGA Outrage and a Horrific Shooting

By C J Waldron By any measure the shooting of two West Virgina National Guardsmen deployed Washington, DC is a horrific act. And because the alleged shooter is an immigrant, it has triggered the predictable fake outrage from the MAGA cult. Calls for more troops to occupy our nation’s capital have followed this event and […]

Behind Trump’s Immigration Policy 2025: A Personal Story

The Human Side of Deportation

A new Gallup poll shows that the wave of anti-immigration sentiment in the U.S. is cooling, even among Republicans, as Donald Trump’s 2025 immigration policy continues his hateful purge of migrants in America. Behind deportation, there are personal stories to be shared.

Calling Out Trump: Insights from Spike Dolomite & Bob Gatty

Documenting Trump's America

In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, the host, along with guest Spike Dolomite, delve into their respective books detailing Donald Trump’s presidential impact. Both authors have compiled blogs into comprehensive timelines, providing real-time accounts and analysis of his actions during and after his first term. They discuss the relevance of these historical records in understanding Trump’s continued influence, the eerie parallels to authoritarian regimes, concerns about immigration policies, and the broader ramifications of Trump’s economic decisions, including tariffs. They also touch upon public reactions, the role of media, and the personal toll of staying informed in today’s political climate.

Members of Congress: Time to Step Up and Save America

Musk with chainsaw

Where’s Musk’s Chainsaw When You Need it? by Eileen Powell Where is Elon Musk when you really need him? DOGE has gone through our government offices, gleefully, with his chainsaw under the guise of cutting waste, fraud and abuse. Never mind that staff has been eliminated from some of our most needed agencies. How could […]

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