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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.

Trump's Promises Take a Double Hit

Oct 10, 2019
2 min

Trump's Promises Take a Double Hit

Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign promises to bring back coal and restore manufacturing jobs are proving to be false, indeed.

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Labor Day & the Unfair Workplace

Sep 1, 2019
3 min

Labor Day & the Unfair Workplace

As we prepare to celebrate Labor Day, it's a good time to recognize the unfairness of what is happening every day in the U.S. workforce.

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Trump Immigration Crackdown Means Higher Food Prices

Jul 13, 2019
2 min

Trump Immigration Crackdown Means Higher Food Prices

President Trump's crackdown on immigrants could result in farm labor shortages and higher food prices for U.S. consumers.

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Apr 2, 2019
3 min

Trump Border Closure: 'A World of Hurt' - Update

Responding to shocked and stark warnings from administration officials and members of Congress from both parties, President Trump today...

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Supreme Court Arbitration Ruling Attacks Workers Rights

Stacy Fitzgerald

May 22, 2018
3 min

Supreme Court Arbitration Ruling Attacks Workers Rights

In a stunning 5-4 ruling Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) directly attacked workers' rights, ruling that companies...

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Tip Rule Ripoff

Feb 11, 2018
2 min

Tip Rule Ripoff

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has just proposed a rule that would allow employers to pocket tips given to workers by customers, a...

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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.