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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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Democrats Must Stop Playing Nice, Says Patrick Reynolds

By Bob Gatty Democrats will not defeat Donald Trump and regain control of Congress by continuing to play defense and playing nice, according to longtime activist Patrick Reynolds. Reynolds, the grandson of tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds, is now leading the Congress Majority PAC, a pro-Democratic super PAC developing aggressive political advertising for competitive House and […]

Voter Roll Purges: What You Can Do Right Now

What should you do if your name disappears from the voter rolls? Investigative journalist Alison Greene explains voter roll purges, provisional ballots, and practical steps to protect your vote before the midterm elections.

Voter Roll Purges: What You Can Do Right Now

Alison Greene Returns with Practical Steps to Protect Your Vote Before the Midterm Elections What happens if you show up to vote on Election Day—and your name is no longer on the voter rolls? Investigative journalist Alison Greene says that scenario is happening to more Americans than many realize. In this follow-up interview on the […]

Trump Voters: Is THIS What you Had in Mind?

By Mark M. Bello I previously called out Fox News for its distorted reporting on the killing of Alex Pretti. Now, I’m speaking directly to voters who chose Donald Trump for president in the last election. Some of you admire Trump, loathe Democrats, and actively support a radical right-wing agenda—Project-2025–type governance, centralized executive power, loyalty […]

Government Should NOT be Run Like a Business — Rep Jim Clyburn

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Government Should NOT be Run Like a Business by Bob Gatty Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) told a virtual town hall meeting Feb. 20 that efforts by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to run the federal government like a business are misguided and will ultimately harm the American people. “Government should be all about making the […]

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