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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Trump Swallowed by Monster Snakehead Fish in Satirical North Carolina Revenge Tale

by Bob Gatty Fed up with Donald Trump’s actions that have made it impossible for them to feed their families, some residents of North Carolina have had enough. So, what did they do? They turned loose an ugly fish monster predator, the Northern Snakehead, which swallowed Number 47 whole while he was, guess what: playing […]

Cold Cheeseburgers & Colder Ego

When Champions Become Props in the Donald Show Editor’s Note: The following was posted on Facebook and it is simply too good not to share with you guys. The only thing I know about the author is that he’s a hell of a writer and is right on point with this piece about the slime […]

Sauna Diplomacy Meets a Bully: Trump’s Greenland Fantasy

Greed, Not Peace: Trump’s Board of Extortion by Bob Gatty Donald Trump, who’s threatening to attack Greenland because Norway hasn’t given him the Nobel Peace Prize, is in hot water with European leaders who are resisting his threat to take over that tiny country that’s home to less than 60,000 people and a bunch of […]

Inside Trump’s Head

By C J Waldron Can you imagine what it would be like inside Donald Trump’s mind? It’s a scary idea that few want to think about. But what would it be like if his feelings were personified?  Unlike the Disney movie Inside Out that depicted the main character Riely’s feeling in a comical way, the […]

Dementia Don’s Multiple Derangements

By C J Waldron It’s that time of year again. The holiday time, when families gather to celebrate giving thanks, the birth of a white savior, the miracle of Hannukah, the celebration of African culture, the mundane recognition of traveling another year around the sun and of course, the ceremonial Airing of Grievances that is […]

Get Your Act Together, Donnie Boy

A Declaration from the People of the United States by Mark M. Bello Recently, two former D.O.G.E. staffers were carjacked in Washington D.C. After hearing of the incident, our crime-fighting president threatened the city: “If D.C. doesn’t get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the […]

Welcome to the New Lean to the Left

New website graphic

By Bob Gatty You may have noticed some changes in the appearance of the Lean to the Left website, and it’s no accident. In addition to improving the look and feel of the site with help from the experts at Podetize, we’re adding new features that I hope you enjoy. I’ll tell you about them […]

The Colbert Cancellation — Who Was the Puppet-Master Behind the Curtain

by Mark M. Bello CBS canceled The Late Show just days after Colbert slammed its parent company for a $16 million Trump payoff. Coincidence? America deserves better than silence. So, who was responsible? CBS? Paramount? Skydance? Some yellow-haired bully? Who? On July 11, Stephen Colbert opened The Late Show with a scathing monologue aimed squarely […]

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