STATE OF THE COUNTRY: Shame on Trump; Shame on Us

by Mark M. Bello Many friends and colleagues I speak with feel the country is doing “fine,” that who’s president doesn’t really matter. But America is not fine, or stable, or immune to collapse. We have spent years pretending our institutions will save us, that the Constitution is self-enforcing, and no single leader could break […]

Juneteenth: Are Human Rights in America Better Than Iran?

“Not if you’re Black” By Mark M. Bello On Tuesday’s episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg and Alyssa Farah Griffin ignited a passionate debate with global implications: Is life in the United States in 2025 really that different from life in Iran? The discussion, emotionally charged and culturally revealing, fell serendipitously on the eve of […]

Exposing the Anti-Woke Movement

In this episode of Lean to the Left Podcast, host Bob Gatty talks with Mark S. Bacon, author of the novel ‘The Woke in the Dead.’ The novel critiques right-wing ideologies by exploring the derogatory use of the term ‘woke.’ Bacon shares his inspiration for the book, including his reaction to how conservative politics and hate groups use ‘woke’ pejoratively. The book features a bigoted Arizona governor and intertwines themes of murder, hate crimes, and corruption. Bacon discusses the importance of fiction in addressing social issues and his goal to engage and entertain readers while shedding light on contemporary societal problems. The conversation concludes with thoughts on U.S. politics and promotion details for Bacon’s book, available on Amazon and various eBook platforms.