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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—featured weekly interviews with authors, activists, experts, and political insiders, with hard-hitting commentary on the challenges facing our nation. What began as a podcast grew into a community of listeners and readers who care deeply about democracy, accountability, and civic engagement. At its close, the Lean to the Left podcast had reached nearly 850 episodes with a worldwide audience.

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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 […]

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