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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 Great GOP Disillusionment

When Party Leaves You Behind by Robert Thompson Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) recently told the *Daily Mail* that she’s not sure if she’s leaving the Republican Party—or if it’s leaving her. “I think the Republican Party has turned its back on America First and the workers and just regular Americans,” she said. For someone […]

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 […]

Democrats: Time to Fight Back! The Gloves Must Come Off!

The Dixie Dems Jan 25

Democrats: Time to Fight Back Welcome to the Lean to the Left podcast, where we delve into the thick of today’s political quagmire with the Dixie Dems. Hosted by Bob Gatty, this episode features insights from Arthur Hill, vice chair of the Brunswick County, North Carolina Democratic Party, and Robert Thompson, a dedicated political activist […]

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