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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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Can Progressives Win in South Carolina? Mac Deford Weighs In

The “Dixie Dems” podcast on Lean to the Left just hosted a compelling conversation with Mac Deford, who is vying for the Democratic nomination for South Carolina’s first congressional district seat, currently occupied by Nancy Mace, who is making a gubernatorial run. The conversation provided insights into Deford’s vision for South Carolina and his campaign […]

‘Helter Skelter’, MAGA and Charlie Kirk

by C J Waldron In July of 1969, Los Angeles was in the grips of terror following a series of brutal murders. After an extensive investigation, those crimes were attributed to Charles Manson and his cult of followers. Their rationale for committing these horrendous crimes was that they wanted to ignite a race war where […]

Two Gutsy Women Take on Nancy Mace and the GOP in South Carolina

Coming to The Dixie Dems podcast in September by Bob Gatty Two gutsy women – one a retired Air Force veteran, the other a 13-year-old who intends to run for President someday – are making Republicans head spin in their home state of South Carolina. Carole Bellacera, activist, author and AF veteran, and young Maliegh […]

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