What Can be Learned from Chicago's Corrupt Politics?
Our nation is deeply divided racially, politically, economically. Here are some lessons to be learned from Chicago's corrupt politics.
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Lean to the Left provides liberal political commentary about important developments involving Republicans and Democrats in power, and supports efforts to resist those who would subvert democracy and impede freedom of the press. We also present the Lean to the Left podcast and videos, with newsmaker interviews and progressive commentary.
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Mark M. Bello
- 2 days ago
- 4 min
Putin vs. Hamas: Anti-Semitism Drives American Anti-Israel Protests
American college students are protesting Israel's defense against Hamas in Gaza. Vile anti-Semitic scorn is heard on campuses across the US.
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CJ Waldron
- 4 days ago
- 4 min
The Controversy Surrounding the Significance of the Second Amendment
What is the significance of the Second Amendment? Why was it established as the second-most important right, behind the Freedom of Speech?
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Bob Gatty
- 4 days ago
- 3 min
The Dangerous Reality of Sleepwalking into a Dictatorship
Donald Trump is warning that if elected he will use the government's power against his opponents and turn our democracy into a dictatorship
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Bob Gatty
- 6 days ago
- 3 min
What's Behind Tribalism in America?
Tribalism in America threatens our existence as a society, says author/historian Michael Anderson, who believes "moral balance" is needed.
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 29
- 3 min
Could the War in Israel Lead to WWIII?
Author Dr. Phyllis Chesler says the Hamas attacks in Israel could lead to World War III unless democracies "stand up to the world bully."
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C J Waldron
- Nov 27
- 4 min
The Great GOP Sitcom
Maybe C-Span should use a laugh track when televising Congressional hearings. After all, the great GOP sitcom is providing plenty of laughs.
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CJ Waldron
- Nov 25
- 3 min
The Great American Divide Continues
America is deeply polarized, split along party lines as well as divisions within each party that threaten to tear the country apart.
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 24
- 3 min
Black Grief, White Grievance
Deepening U.S. racial divisions are fueled by political opportunists who prey upon fear and emotion, says Dr. Juliet Hooker on our podcast.
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Mark M. Bello
- Nov 22
- 5 min
For American Jews: The Case for Joe Biden
President Biden's policies and values align more closely with the values cherished by American and Israeli Jews. In a word, he’s a mensch.
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 21
- 3 min
Learning Life Lessons from Our Pets
On the Lean to the Left podcast, author Bill Robertson reveals how Casey, his cat, helped him become -- and stay -- sober.
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 17
- 3 min
Ending Violence at Home, School, at Work
Sexual harassment, workplace and school violence, bullying, public violence, and sexual assault are all connected to violence at home.
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 14
- 3 min
Anti-Semitism and Addictive Ideologies and the War in Israel
Violent extremism is increasing in the U.S., exemplified by Hamas' attacks against Israel and criticism of Israel for defending itself.
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 13
- 7 min
GOP Presidential Candidates' Embarrassing Energy Solution
The GOP presidential candidates double down on coal and oil to cut energy costs and reduce inflation. But their facts are flat out wrong.
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 11
- 3 min
Solutions for Curbing Gun Violence
Dr. Gerald Schoenewolf says mistreated children cause many mass shootings, and that a government license should be required to have kids.
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Mark M. Bello
- Nov 10
- 5 min
In Contempt of America
Federal prison is the only federal facility that Donald Trump, a dangerous tyrant, should be admitted to--certainly not the White House.
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 9
- 6 min
Democracy or Dictatorship? You Choose.
Donald Trump is planning retribution against his opponents if he's returned to the White House. But voters are saying, "not so fast."
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 8
- 2 min
How to Maximize Your Veterans Benefits
How can veterans maximize their governmental benefits that they earned by serving our country? A former VA benefits chief explains.
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 5
- 4 min
Drama in the GOP Trump World
The Republicans are in a mess and Donald Trump's continued dominance in the GOP presidential sweepstakes is only complicating matters.
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 1
- 4 min
Speaker Johnson & LGBTQ+ Fears
Todd Sears, the CEO and Founder of Out Leadership, says Speaker Mike Johnson's policies would wreak havoc on our country’s economic climate.
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Dr. Pamela Gurley
- Oct 31
- 3 min
What's Behind Trump's Appeal in the GOP?
What's behind Trump's GOP appeal? Impeached twice and indicted several times, he still dominates the race for the Republican nomination.
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CJ Waldron
- Oct 28
- 6 min
Speaker Johnson: The MAGA World Rejoices
House Speaker Mike Johnson is a MAGA conservative who can be expected to cater to Evangelical Christians and their teachings in his actions.
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Bob Gatty
- Oct 27
- 3 min
The Secrets of Best Selling Author Jeffrey Archer
Novelist Jeffrey Archer has sold more than 275 million books worldwide. This best-selling author shares some of his secrets on our podcast.
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Mark M. Bello
- Oct 26
- 6 min
I Stand with Israel
The world rallied to support the U.S. after 9/11. Why, after Hamas' bloody, deadly attacks , is the world not rallying to support Israel?
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Lean to the Left provides liberal political commentary about important developments involving Republicans and Democrats in power, and supports efforts to resist those who would subvert democracy and impede freedom of the press. We also present the Lean to the Left podcast and videos, with newsmaker interviews and progressive commentary.
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