They Want Us Silent: Marcel Reid on Why Democracy Needs Whistleblowers and a Free Press

Whistleblower advocate Marcel Reid joins Lean to the Left to discuss threats to journalism, whistleblower protections, free speech, and democracy in America.

Lean to the Left Is Back — Relaunching as a Listener-Supported Media Platform

Independent political analysis. No noise. Just accountability and clarity when it matters most. by Bob Gatty Due to family health challenges, I was forced to pause Lean to the Left for the past few weeks. It wasn’t an easy decision, but it was necessary. During that time, I’m especially grateful to loyal contributors Mark M. […]

Colbert Canceled, NPR Defunded–Is Freedom of Speech Under Attack?

In this blistering commentary, Lean to the Left’s Bob Gatty connects the dots—from Colbert’s cancellation and Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, to the GOP’s war on public broadcasting. Is this about saving money—or silencing dissent?

Trump Attacks Freedom of Speech, Key to Democracy

by Bob Gatty The decision to cancel Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show on CBS, along with the Republicans’ devastating cuts to public broadcasting constitutes a major threat to freedom, of speech, a cornerstone of our democracy — and that should have us all up in arms. Listen View As my colleague, Mark M. Bello, wrote […]

Dismantling of VMA: Dangerous Attack on Freedom of the Press

Dismantling of VOA: Dangerous Attack on Freedom of the Press by Mark M. Bello In doing research for this article, I was surprised to discover how many American citizens are unaware of the Voice of America (VOA) and its vital role as a source of independent news reporting. The VOA began as an international radio broadcast, […]