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07/10/2025
🌟 NEW Dixie Dems episode!
This month, we’re joined by Mac Deford, candidate for Congress in SC-1, running to replace MAGA Republican Nancy Mace. A former Coast Guard officer, Mac talks about his motivation, key issues like housing & healthcare, and his vision for restoring trust in government.
Our panel also takes on shutdowns, gerrymandering, and engaging young voters. Don’t miss this important conversation!
🎧 Listen here:
Welcome to Dixie Dems, part of the Lean to the Left Podcast, where progressive voices from the South take on today’s toughest political challenges.In this ep...
05/10/2025
This is absolutely devastating for anyone suffering from Alzheimer's, or caring for a loved one afflicted with this horrible disease. What is Trump thinking? Does he not care? Obviously not, as his concern is himself and his billionaire friends who benefit from his tax cuts that are paid for, in part, by cutting healthcare research.
The Trump government shutdown devastates Alzheimer's funding, a hopeful lifeline for families dealing with this horrible disease.Trump claims he's using the ...
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....
03/10/2025
Alzheimer’s research is hanging in the balance. Trump’s shutdown is blocking $65 million in renewals for research centers nationwide, threatening clinical trials, brain banks, and patient care. This isn’t about immigration — it’s about politics at the expense of lives.
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....
28/09/2025
What do mythological monsters and talking objects like the Resolute Desk have to teach us about Trump’s America? Author Barry Robbins joins me on Lean to the Left to unpack his satirical works and share how living abroad shaped his perspective on democracy, fear, and division. This episode will make you laugh, think, and maybe worry a little, too. Tune in here 🎧
What happens when inanimate objects, like the Resolute Desk, and mythological monsters tell the story of Trump’s America? 🤯In this episode of the Lean to th...
28/09/2025
Every day brings a new flood of lies, intimidation, and corruption from the Trump White House. From weaponizing the DOJ to censoring late-night comedians, from bogus bills to military crackdowns, the chaos is endless.
C J Waldron’s Quick Hits pulls it all together — a dizzying look at Trump’s daily assaults on democracy.
👉 Read now and see why Trumpty Dumpty is cracking.
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....
26/09/2025
Donald Trump’s appearance at the UN was nothing short of a trainwreck. A frozen escalator, a broken teleprompter, conspiracy theories galore—and then an hour-long rant insulting world leaders. This wasn’t diplomacy; it was delusion.
👉 Read more from Chris Waldron about how “Delusional Donnie” turned the UN stage into a circus.
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....
21/09/2025
Could a few independents in Congress shake things up? Join us on Lean to the Left Podcast with Adam Brandon as we discuss the power of independent voices in the 2026 elections. 🗳️ "
Nearly 40% of Americans now identify as independents, reflecting deep frustration with partisan politics. In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, Bo...
18/09/2025
What happens when free speech is defined as “anything MAGA approves of”? Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, Pam Bondi’s threats, and JD Vance’s call for citizens to turn each other in show just how dangerous this moment is. Freedom of speech, indeed, our democracy is under direct attack.
đź“– More here from Chris Waldron:
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....
17/09/2025
Trump and his MAGA minions blame everything on the “radical left.” But what is so radical about believing all people are created equal, that America is a nation of immigrants, that women should control their own bodies, and that democracy must be protected?
CJ Waldron’s latest blog calls out the hypocrisy of MAGA leaders and reminds us that it’s time to embrace the label: We are the Radical Left. Read it now on Lean to the Left.
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....
14/09/2025
🚨 In 1969, Charles Manson plotted a race war he called “Helter Skelter.”
Today, the MAGA movement—with millions instead of dozens—is seizing the murder of Charlie Kirk to ignite their own war against the left.
CJ Waldron draws chilling parallels between the Manson cult and today’s political extremism—and asks whether America is on the brink of its own Helter Skelter.
Read the full piece here 👉
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....
12/09/2025
The tragic death of Charlie Kirk is being shamelessly exploited by Trump, Steve Bannon, Elon Musk, and others as a rallying cry for violence. Trump even wants to give Kirk the Medal of Freedom — a disgraceful move that demeans the honor.
đź“– Full story here: https://leantotheleft.net/the-charlie-kirk-death-weaponizing-tragedy/
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....
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Not Fake News blogs are written by journalist Bob Gatty and a team of guest writers, with commentary about major developments that affect us all, with just a little lean to the left.
We talk about the Democrats and the Republicans, much of it directed at the need to resist the actions of the current administration in Washington. Hundreds of these blogs have been brought together in a new book, Hijacked Nation - Donald Trump’s attack on America’s greatness, which offers a play-by-play of the tragedy of the Trump presidency since the launch of Not Fake News in September 2017.
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