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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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: The Dixie Dems: Amplifying Progressive Voices in the South

On the latest Dixie Dems, we’re joined by Army Ranger veteran and political strategist Robin Biro for a candid conversation about Trump’s influence on military policy, looming election risks in the South, and why Democrats can’t afford complacency in states like Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
We also dig into healthcare injustice, veterans’ voices in politics, and how manufactured crises threaten democratic accountability.

Progressives Punchlines: Dixie Dems on Politics in the South

Is the political South quietly changing colors? 🌎
The latest episode of Dixie Dems brings sharp insight and Southern-style humor as Bob Gatty, Arthur Hill, and Robert Thompson break down Trump, elections across GA & NC, and signs of real Democratic momentum.

❤️ Love Letters to Red America

Why do States that Rely on Government Keep Voting for People who Wish to Take it Away? By Mark M. Bello This is the first in a new weekly series of open “love letters” to the great red states of America — places of breathtaking beauty, deep faith, proud history, and extraordinary resilience. These essays […]

Trump’s Policies Devastating to This GOP City

Fighting for Working Class Americans

The Birmingham Promise How can a progressive young mayor from the deep South help thousands of students attend college, combat gun violence, and drive economic growth — despite Trump’s program cuts? Birmingham’s Mayor Randall Woodfin stands out as a beacon of progressive change and community empowerment. In this Dixie Dems episode of the Lean to […]

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