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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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On the Record: Republicans Oppose Feeding the Hungry and Insuring American Citizens

Pardoning More January 6th Criminals is the Greater Priority by Mark M. Bello While the GOP shamelessly claims to stand for “freedom,” “opportunity,” and “hope,” its leaders refuse to guarantee the basics—food for children, health insurance for families, and a functioning democracy. We now have a president who lobbied all the way to the Supreme […]

THE CRIMINAL UNETHICAL PRESIDENT PART II

Criminal or Unethical Behavior Committed While in Office by Mark M. Bello Part I of our series on the most criminal, unethical president in American history focused on Donald Trump’s behavior before becoming president. Our conclusion was that there was more than enough smoke to ignite a fire that would prevent this man from ever […]

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