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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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Due Process & the Alien Enemies Act: A Cautious Cop-Out

Yesterday, in a somewhat insignificant 7-2 decision, the United States Supreme rejected the Trump administration’s request to immediately resume deportations of Venezuelan nationals under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA). Instead of ruling, once and for all, that the Fifth Amendment prevents Trump’s 24-hour notice nonsense, SCOTUS remanded the matter to a federal appeals court for further review.

Fighting Back: Immigration Challenges in the Trump Era

Trump Immigration Under Fire

The Lean To the Left Podcast hosted immigration attorney Tamina Watson to discuss the implications of Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies. Tamina, who runs Watson Immigration Law in Seattle and authored several books on immigration, provided insights into the multifaceted nature of Trump’s policies, which target undocumented immigrants, green card holders, and legal immigrants.

Jacqueline Friedland on Women’s Rights and Legal Thrills & Social Justice

Jacqueline Friedland on the Lean to the Left podcast

In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, host interviews Jacqueline Friedland, author of ‘Counting Backwards,’ a legal thriller based on true stories dealing with reproductive rights and incarceration from the 1920s and 2020. Friedland discusses the book’s themes, including women’s bodily autonomy and societal expectations of women and mothers. She also touches on her personal background as a lawyer and the inspiration behind her novel, emphasizing the ongoing fight for progress in women’s rights. The conversation highlights the relevance of these issues in today’s political climate and the historical parallels that persist.

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