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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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Hypocrisy on Parade

by Chris Waldron “Wouldn’t you rather lead a movement of free-thinkers who sometimes disagree than a bunch of drones who take their orders from George Soros?” — J D Vance at TPUSA rally (December 21, 2025) Vance made this wild claim to address the fractured MAGA movement as the keynote speaker at the recent Turning […]

When the Government’s Lawyer Speaks of “War” on Judges, We All Lose

Todd Blanche Owes the Judical Branch and his Profession an Apology By Mark M. Bello Last week, at the annual conference of the Federalist Society, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche made a series of remarks that should alarm every attorney and citizen committed to the rule of law. Blanche told the assembled lawyers that they […]

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