Social Security Disability Scandal Revealed
A former Social Security Administration attorney says administrative law judges often are "incentivized" to reject disability claims.
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Dr. Pamela Gurley
- Jun 25
- 3 min
Roe: The U.S. Supreme Court Has Enslaved the Vagina
In one of the worst decisions the U.S. Supreme Court ever comes the enslavement of a woman's right to choose what she does with her body.
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Bob Gatty
- Jun 15
- 2 min
Raising Research $ to Fight Your Own Cancer
Federal funding for research into this deadly cancer is insufficient so patients and a small foundation are raising research $ themselves.
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C J Waldron
- Mar 29
- 2 min
Time to End the War on Drugs?
The time to end the War on Drugs is now. Drug addiction needs to be recognized as an illness, the same as any other addiction.
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Bob Gatty
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Although daily Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to fall, it is no time to refuse to help prevent deaths by becoming vaccinated.
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Bob Gatty
- Feb 10
- 2 min
Crusade Against a Deadly Rare Cancer
There’s a rare, deadly cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma. We learn about that on The Lean to the Left Podcast from two victims of the disease.
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Bob Gatty
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Cholangiocarcinoma: The Battle Continues
Tune in Feb. 10 to the Lean to the Left podcast for an update on the battle to find a cure for the rare, deadly cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma.
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Mark M. Bello
- Jan 7
- 3 min
Elizabeth Holmes: Who Protects the Public?
A jury found Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes guilty of defrauding investors, but not of making false health claims. Was that verdict fair?
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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
- Aug 9, 2021
- 4 min
The GOP's Deadly Covid Crusade
As Republican leaders in Covid-19 hotspots crusade against vaccination and mask mandates and cheer low vax rates, it's become deadly.
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Bob Gatty
- Aug 2, 2021
- 3 min
Deadly Consequences of Vaccine Resistance
All too many Americans, are refusing the Covid 19 vaccines, putting the rest of us at risk. But when tragedy hits home, it can change minds.
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Mark M. Bello
- Jul 8, 2021
- 3 min
Gun Violence: An American Epidemic
Health and financial challenges due to the pandemic, plus tensions involving police and minorities, contribute to the rise in gun violence.
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Bob Gatty
- Jul 3, 2021
- 2 min
Journey of Hope--Finale: From the Cloud, Riding with Sarah
Dave Fleischer has completed his Journey of Hope, a 15,000 mile "road trip" to honor his daughter and bring hope others with the disease.
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Bob Gatty
- Jun 25, 2021
- 2 min
Journey of Hope Part 6: Supporting Cancer Research
Dave Fleischer has just completed his fifth week of the Journey of Hope, raising money and awareness for Cholangiocarcinoma research.
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Bob Gatty
- Jun 17, 2021
- 3 min
Journey of Hope-Part 5: Keeping Our Perspective
Dave Fleischer has driven 10,000+ miles on his Journey of Hope, raising research $$ into Cholangiocarcinoma, which claimed his daughter.
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Bob Gatty
- Jun 11, 2021
- 2 min
Journey of Hope-Part 4: The Fight Continues
Checking in with Dave Fleischer who’s completed his third week of the Journey of Hope raising money for cholangiocarcinoma research.
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Bob Gatty
- Jun 6, 2021
- 1 min
Escaping the 'Pit of Despair'
Check out this interview with author Justin Long who reveals his journey from abused child to self-loathing alcoholic to loving husband.
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Bob Gatty
- Jun 4, 2021
- 2 min
Journey of Hope-Part 3: Fighting a Deadly Cancer
Dave Fleischer has now traveled almost 6,000 miles on the Journey of Hope, raising awareness of the rare cancer that claimed his daughter.
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Bob Gatty
- May 28, 2021
- 2 min
Journey of Hope-2: Sharing Hope with Cancer Victims
Dave and Linda Fleischer are well underway on their Journey of Hope in memory of their daughter, Sarah, who died in 2018 from cancer.
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Bob Gatty
- May 27, 2021
- 1 min
Traumatic Brain Injuries & the Law
Traumatic brain injuries are a part of life and can be catastrophic. The NFN Radio News podcast explores this with attorney Michael Kaplen.
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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.