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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.

Let's Make Love (Really!) Not War

Aug 25
2 min

Let's Make Love (Really!) Not War

Something new on the Lean to the Left podcast. Instead of talking politics, we'll learn how to have magical sex from a top gun expert.

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Standing in Solidarity with our LGBTQ+ Friends

May 31
5 min

Standing in Solidarity with our LGBTQ+ Friends

As allies to LGBTQ+ folks we should stand in solidarity, and seek to understand current social issues surrounding sex and gender.

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In the Shadows: Domestic Abuse

Mar 3
1 min

In the Shadows: Domestic Abuse

The Lean to the Left Podcast, in the first in a series of Women's History Month episodes, interviews domestic abuse survivor Donna Wayles.

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Confessions of a 'Counter Feminist'

Dec 14, 2021
2 min

Confessions of a 'Counter Feminist'

Jack Kammer, an author who says it's wrong to think that only women are harmed by sexism, is our guest on The Lean to the Left Podcast.

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Seven Ways to Take Action for Racial Justice

Nov 2, 2021
2 min

Seven Ways to Take Action for Racial Justice

Social justice activist and author @MarkMBello offers seven ways individuals can act to improve racial justice.

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From Passive Bystander to Active Ally

Yvener Duroseau

Aug 31, 2021
2 min

From Passive Bystander to Active Ally

Being a true ally of those who need support means stepping up and speaking up, writes Yvener Duroseau. But you must also listen and learn.

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Things for Which I am Thankful

Nov 22, 2018
2 min

Things for Which I am Thankful

With today being Thanksgiving, I've been thinking about all of the things in my life for which I am thankful. The first that comes to...

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Time for Unity, Not Fear

Nov 7, 2018
2 min

Time for Unity, Not Fear

With all of the divisiveness and rancor that currently exists, I think we all need to figure out how to play nice; how to come together;...

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Looks Like Stormy's on the Hook

Oct 15, 2018
2 min

Looks Like Stormy's on the Hook

A federal court judge tossed out Stormy Daniels' suit against President Trump alleging that Trump defamed her when he said her charge...

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A Hurricane Tale: Love Conquers All

Sep 17, 2018
2 min

A Hurricane Tale: Love Conquers All

My friend and former colleague, Amber McCracken, and her husband, Brian,with their two children are in the middle of the devastation...

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A Secret Presidential Liaison

Sep 16, 2018
2 min

A Secret Presidential Liaison

The President had a secret romantic relationship with another woman and he was worried that it would be made public and hurt him...

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White Woman Calls Cops on Black Kids Cutting Grass

Jul 2, 2018
2 min

White Woman Calls Cops on Black Kids Cutting Grass

In yet another incident of blacks being subjected to police action for innocent, innocuous activities, a white Ohio woman called the cops...

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A Sad Day: Koko the Gorilla Dies at 46

Jun 21, 2018
2 min

A Sad Day: Koko the Gorilla Dies at 46

I just learned that Koko, the gorilla who used sign language and who I saw on Mr. Rogers years ago, had died at the age of 46. I thought...

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Are Sex Robots Healthy? Who Cares?

Jun 5, 2018
2 min

Are Sex Robots Healthy? Who Cares?

"No Evidence that Sex Robots are Healthy" reads the headline in the Washington Post this morning. Now that story intrigued me. Not...

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Time to Listen

Nov 19, 2017
3 min

Time to Listen

BY A GUEST BLOGGER -- I am a proud bleeding heart liberal. Tree hugging, bleeding heart liberal has always meant to me that I care. I...

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Healing Horses

Nov 14, 2017
2 min

Healing Horses

Nestled in the countryside not far from Myrtle Beach, SC is a quiet horse farm whose purpose is to encourage hope and healing through...

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'Sick of Him.'

Nov 10, 2017
1 min

'Sick of Him.'

A woman in Pittsburgh, PA has been charged with murdering her boy friend, turning his body into a bloody sieve with a knife. She said she...

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Reflecting on Roses

Nov 8, 2017
2 min

Reflecting on Roses

I received a tweet the other day from a young woman whom I hired many years ago to serve as my executive assistant at a national trade...

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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.