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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.

Bob Gatty

Sep 23
3 min

Ryan Thompson for SC House District 106

Check out this interview with a 22-year-old candidate determined to bring hard work and integrity to the state legislature in ruby red SC.

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Mark M. Bello

Aug 1
2 min

No Child Left Behind?

The Justice Counts podcast explores educational injustice and steps to make it better with education expert and author Erika Twani.

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Public Schools' Influence on Shootings, Crime

Bob Gatty

Jun 23
2 min

Public Schools' Influence on Shootings, Crime

Education expert Erika Twani says school shootings and much crime could be reduced if education was more useful and relevant to students.

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C J Waldron

May 2
6 min

Attack the Teachers!

Teachers are being attacked by conservatives who promote false accusations that rather than protect children put them at greater risk.

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Critical Race Theory: 'From the Pit of Hell'

Bob Gatty

May 1
5 min

Critical Race Theory: 'From the Pit of Hell'

On the Lean to the Left podcast, Sheri Few says teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT) "is from the pit of Hell and is meant to destroy lives."

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Dr. Pamela Gurley

Apr 29
3 min

Oppression Does Not Have 'A Look'

Listen to the lively Lean to the Left podcast interview Mon., May 2, with conservative firebrand Sheri Few and co-host Dr. Pamela Gurley.

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Bob Gatty

Apr 28
3 min

Republicans: Showing Their True Colors

Showing the GOP's true colors, several senators plan to prevent President Biden from cancelling student debt for millions of Americans.

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Bob Gatty

Apr 14
2 min

'Getting Close to Book Burning'

Politicians and others who try to dictate college and university curricula raise the specter of book burning--The Lean to the Left Podcast.

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In the Eye of the CRT Storm: Educators Speak Out

Bob Gatty

Apr 9
1 min

In the Eye of the CRT Storm: Educators Speak Out

The Lean to the Left podcast explores political efforts to censor academic discussion with educators Jeremy Holland and Chris Waldron.

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Fighting the Racist War on Truth at School

Bob Gatty

Feb 24
5 min

Fighting the Racist War on Truth at School

Some right-wing lawmakers are trying to limit the racial truths that can be taught in public schools. Lean to the Left podcast interview.

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Bob Gatty

Oct 31, 2021
4 min

Democrats: What in Hell Are You Doing?

National Democrats are frittering away a huge opportunity and ultimately may be opening the door to a return of Donald Trump and his GOP.

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Bob Gatty

Sep 12, 2021
1 min

Student Debt in the Crosshairs

In this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, a community college sociology professor, argues for forgiveness of federal student debt.

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Stacy Fitzgerald

Aug 15, 2021
3 min

Daring to Teach the Racism Truth

Many people who oppose teaching critical race theory do not understand what it's all about? Their blind opposition would hide the truth.

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Critical Race Theory: Isn’t Honesty Best in our Classrooms?

Mark M. Bello

Jul 13, 2021
2 min

Critical Race Theory: Isn’t Honesty Best in our Classrooms?

Critical race theory has become a bogeyman for Republicans, but our students deserve honesty when it comes to history, good, bad, or ugly.

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Facing the Cost Crisis in Higher Education

Bob Gatty

Jun 8, 2021
3 min

Facing the Cost Crisis in Higher Education

The numbers alone make it obvious. America is facing a higher education cost crisis and it needs to be addressed without delay. New podcast.

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Bob Gatty

May 16, 2021
2 min

Helping the Public Raise its Voice

In this episode of NFN Radio News, former NJ Gov. Jim Florio and I speak with Kiki Jamieson, president of The Fund for New Jersey.

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C J Waldron

Aug 4, 2020
4 min

America Needs Role Models

We all need a role model in our lives. We need someone to look up to for guidance, to act as a mentor. Now more than ever.

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C J Waldron

Jul 12, 2020
5 min

Reopen Schools: Politics vs. Reality

In the midst of a pandemic, schools are being ordered to reopen defying CDC guidelines. The political motivation demand is obvious.

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C J Waldron

Jul 8, 2020
3 min

Not A Slow News Day

Donald Trump is threatening to withhold funding from schools to force them to reopen even as the number of coronaviruscases is skyrocketing.

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Reopen Schools? NOT What We Signed Up For

C J Waldron

May 26, 2020
2 min

Reopen Schools? NOT What We Signed Up For

Forcing teachers to return to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic is dangerous and wrong. It's not what this teacher signed up for.

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