Tyre Nichols: Justice, Justice Shalt Thou Pursue
Police officers nationwide must receive the message that no one is above the law. There must be consequences when they cross the line.
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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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Pamela Gurley
- Jan 14
- 2 min
Celebrating Dr. King's Legacy; A Call to Action
Despite progress since Dr. Martin Luther King's “I Have A Dream” speech, we are still far from achieving his dream for equality in America.
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Bob Gatty
- Dec 3, 2022
- 4 min
Using Literature & the Arts to Promote Social Justice
Today on our podcast I’m with Ciahnan Darrell, author of "Blood at the Root", to discuss how literature can promote social justice.
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Stacy Fitzgerald
- Nov 4, 2022
- 3 min
The Hateful Names of U.S. Towns
It's time for towns with racially offensive names to change them. It can be done, but there must be the will, writes Stacy Fitzgerald.
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Mark M. Bello
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min
You're Jewish? Bullying Concerns of an American Jew
Author Mark M. Bello writes that because his last name doesn't "sound Jewish," he's often asked, "Oh, you're Jewish?" like it was a crime.
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Bob Gatty
- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
Honoring America's Indigenous People
Indigenous Peoples' Day is a time to remember that South Carolina's Waccamaw Indian People are still fighting for federal recognition.
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Mark M. Bello
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min
Congressional Inaction on Antisemitism
H.R. 3515-Preventing Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Act is stuck in the House Judiciary Committee, Introduced 1 1/2 years ago. What's the delay?
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Bob Gatty
- Sep 30, 2022
- 4 min
Fighting the Attack on Freedom & Democracy
The November 2022 election is about freedom and Donald Trump’s Republican Party attempts to restrict many of our freedoms and our democracy.
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Bob Gatty
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
A 'Racist in Recovery'
Meet Dan Balmer. He’s a self-proclaimed “racist in recovery,” who once hid behind the comfortable claim that he was “not racist.”
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Mark M. Bello
- Jul 11, 2022
- 5 min
Personal Freedom Under Attack in America
Americas divisions are deep and dangerous, and in the next two elections, your personal freedoms and fair elections are on the ballot.
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Bob Gatty
- Jul 6, 2022
- 2 min
Race, Corruption & the Courts
On the Len to the Left podcast, California entrepreneur Clinton Galloway exposes how Black on Black racism and corruption hurt communities.
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C J Waldron
- Jun 5, 2022
- 2 min
Joe Biden's Blindspot
No matter how hard he tries to generate bipartisan support for key issues, Republicans are doing everything possible to prevent his success.
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Dr. Pamela Gurley
- Apr 29, 2022
- 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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Jeremy Holland
- Mar 30, 2022
- 3 min
BLM: Movement for Criminal Justice Reform
Black Lives Matter, born of the brutal police murders of Black men, is now a dynamic force in the U.S., pushing for fair treatment of all.
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Bob Gatty
- Mar 23, 2022
- 2 min
Leading Dems Against Heavy GOP Odds in SC
Alester Linton-Pryor is a New Yorker now using her retirement years to overtake the Republicans who control her area in South Carolina.
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Stacy Fitzgerald
- Mar 23, 2022
- 3 min
SCOTUS Nominee Hazed by Far Lesser Men
Most legal analyst expect Judge Jackson to be confirmed. It’s just tough to watch her being hazed so openly by far lesser men, all senators.
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Mark M. Bello
- Mar 8, 2022
- 3 min
Be Inspired: Discover a Strong Woman
Women’s History Month is a time dedicated to reflecting on the many notable accomplishments and contributions by strong, determined women.
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Mark M. Bello
- Feb 22, 2022
- 4 min
The Kim Potter Sentence: Fair or Foul?
Attorney/author Mark M. Bello weighs in on the 2-year sentence given former police officer Kim Potter for the killing of Daunte Wright.
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Bob Gatty
- Feb 16, 2022
- 1 min
The Supreme Court & White Privilege
On the Lean to the Left podcast, Dr. Tracy Pearson blasts GOPers for whining about Biden's plan for a Black female Supreme Court Justice.
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Bob Gatty
- Feb 13, 2022
- 1 min
Helping Black Men Navigate Life's Challenges
Martin Henson, exec. director of the BMEN Foundation, which supports Black men and addresses key issues, is Lean to the Left podcast guest.
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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.