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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.

DeSantis Pushing America Back 20 Years

Dr. Pamela Gurley

May 19
3 min

DeSantis Pushing America Back 20 Years

What is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis afraid of as he bans Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) education? He's turning America back 20 Years.

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Is Ron DeSantis the New George Wallace?

May 1
7 min

Is Ron DeSantis the New George Wallace?

Former Alabama Gov. George Wallace vehemently fought school integration. Ron DeSantis attacks many groups from Blacks to LGBTQ community.

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New Florida Legislation Threatens Cop Accountability

Dr. Pamela Gurley

Apr 23
4 min

New Florida Legislation Threatens Cop Accountability

Legislation in Florida would make it illegal to video police arrests, another step toward turning the Sunshine State into a Police State.

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Tyre Nichols: Justice, Justice Shalt Thou Pursue

Jan 29
5 min

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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Rejecting African American Study: Flawed Argument

Dr. Pamela Gurley

Jan 28
3 min

Rejecting African American Study: Flawed Argument

Dr. Pamela Gurley says Gov. Ron DeSantis' rejection of a high school course in African American studies is wrong and should be reconsidered.

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Raise Your Voice Against Racism, Hate

Dec 5, 2022
4 min

Raise Your Voice Against Racism, Hate

A man was arrested Dec. 2 after screaming anti-Semitic, racist remarks at parents and children outside a Detroit-area day care center.

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The Hateful Names of U.S. Towns

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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You're Jewish? Bullying Concerns of an American Jew

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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Honoring America's Indigenous People

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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A 'Racist in Recovery'

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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The Evolution of 'Woke'