The Tragic Consequences of Race-Baiting Violence
The murder of eight people, including six Asian women in three Georgia spas, may have been part of Donald Trump's blaming China for Covid 19
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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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Bob Gatty
- Jan 7, 2021
- 5 min
From Trump Chaos to the Rule of Law
Today, the day after a Donald Trump-incited mob attacked the Capitol, steps were taken to get him out of office and restore the rule of law.
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Bob Gatty
- Dec 10, 2020
- 5 min
The Cops & the Courts: 'The Power to Hurt You'
Civil rights attorney Howard Friedman discusses police misconduct, the need for reform, causes of police racism, and the outlook for change.
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Stacy Fitzgerald
- Oct 27, 2020
- 4 min
A Slumlord's Take on Success
Jared Kushner pedals the false narrative of Black apathy, ignorance and laziness, demonstrating ignorance and disdain for Black Americans.
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Bob Gatty
- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
Payback on Election Day
It's beginning to look like Donald Trump, whose racist reputation has only grown stronger during his presidency, may be headed for payback.
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Stacy Fitzgerald
- Sep 24, 2020
- 4 min
Is This the President We Deserve?
Donald Trump’s declaration to supporters that he believes in the “racehorse theory” of good genes should be a major cause for alarm.
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Bob Gatty
- Sep 11, 2020
- 4 min
Stay Calm
Donald Trump says he told us to "stay calm" about the coronavirus to avoid panic. But he tries to scare us every day into voting for him.
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Stacy Fitzgerald
- Sep 4, 2020
- 3 min
Trump: Sorting People Like Baskets of Laundry - By Color
Donald Trump: Dividing. Always dividing. Sorting people like baskets of laundry by color. Whites/Delicates. Blacks/Expendable.
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Bob Gatty
- Sep 1, 2020
- 3 min
On the Road to Fascism?
With his continuing divisive rhetoric, Donald Trump is causing a modern day civil war, and ultimately, a descent into fascism.
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Joe Picatello
- Aug 31, 2020
- 2 min
Republicans Looking for a Showdown
Three officers on one unarmed suspect. Verbal commands ignored. Taser shots. How did it get to seven shots in the back?
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Bob Gatty
- Aug 28, 2020
- 4 min
Justifying Murder
Why is it that so many people – White people – look for ways to justify the shooting of Black suspects by White police officers?
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C J Waldron
- Aug 20, 2020
- 2 min
Trump and the Rise of the New Confederacy
When you look at Trump's base, you can see many of the elements of the beliefs on which the Confederacy was founded. Just a different hat.
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Joe Picatello
- Aug 5, 2020
- 4 min
Good Cop, Bad Cop: Conflicts Behind the Blue Line
A veteran prison guard discusses similarities between overly aggressive cops and those who patrol behind bars. Reforms, he says, are needed.
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C J Waldron
- Jul 30, 2020
- 3 min
Black Lives Should Always Matter
While the Black Lives Matter movement gained momentum with George Floyd's death, it is just the latest example of racism in law enforcement.
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Bob Gatty
- Jul 27, 2020
- 5 min
Brute Force for a Photo Op
An Army National Guard major is exposing Donald Trump for using brute force against protesters so he could pose for a Bible-toting photo op.
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Bob Gatty
- Jul 26, 2020
- 3 min
Trump's Strategy of Intimidation and Fear
Desperate to reverse his decline in the polls, Donald Trump is using intimidation and fear to scare voters into supporting him on Nov. 3.
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Bob Gatty
- Jul 21, 2020
- 4 min
Inciting Violence: Trump Re-election Strategy
Trump Gestapo tactics are being used to trample the rights of peaceful U.S. citizens. Portland, Or, first. Other Democratic-led cities next.
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Bob Gatty
- Jul 19, 2020
- 3 min
A Fitting Tribute
It would be fitting tribute to Rep. John L. Lewis, who shed blood fighting for the right to vote, if black voters cause Trump's defeat.
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C J Waldron
- Jul 5, 2020
- 2 min
History Rewrite at a Time of Crisis
Donald Trump once again seeks to reframe history by blaming America’s current social unrest on those who would oppose him.
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C J Waldron
- Jul 2, 2020
- 3 min