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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 Trump Use the DOJ to Retaliate Against His Adversaries?

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By Mark M. Bello “A few people have asked why I vehemently oppose Trump. Let me make this perfectly clear. It’s not about politics. I’ve voted for both parties. It’s about me, as a patriot, rejecting a cheating, lying, racist, treasonous, fascist, and vile man who attacks the free press and wants to lead the […]

Trump’s Conflicts of Interest & Plans for Personal Gain

Trump’s Conflicts of Interest & Plans for Personal Gain Donald Trump is more than a month away from returning to the White House and he’s already cooking up plans selling out the American people, satisfying his big money donors to the detriment of public safety, the environment, and more. Meanwhile, If you enjoy this commentary, […]

Trump to Alcatraz? Political Fiction from China

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Trump to Alcatraz? Political Fiction from China Welcome back to the Lean to the Left podcast, where we delve into progressive politics and pivotal social issues affecting everyone. This episode takes us to China, where we have a conversation with Dr. John H. Cary, an American physician, author, and university English teacher living in Yinchuan, […]

Sabotaged!

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Donald Trump is wasting no time sabotaging the U.S. government that he’s supposed to lead. In fact, as we wrote in our new book, Trump simply has hijacked both the Republican Party and the United States of America — all in one giant con. With the nominations of Robert F. Kenney Jr. as secretary of […]

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