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China calls Taiwan main issue as Trump, Xi hold first meeting in Beijing; Dem Jeffries blasts GOP redistricting plans as “cheat to win” – May 14, 2026

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump, Xi hold first meeting of Beijing summit, as China warns that Taiwan is most important issue; Navy, Marine Corps leaders testify in support of Trump’s military budget for 2027; Dem Jeffries blasts GOP redistricting plans in … Continued

Flashpoints

PinkNotes and News from CodePink

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Today on the show: We return with PinkNotes and news from CodePink. We’re joined by Cynthia Papermaster. And we feature, as we do every Thursday, the latest edition of the powerful Electronic Intifada newscast, with Nora Barrows Friedman An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of … Continued

Background Briefing

Background Briefing – May 14, 2026

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The Republican Electoral Coup Underway to Offset a Wipeout in November by Gerrymandering to Hold the House and Senate Before One Vote is Cast We begin with the outrageous anti-democratic display of authoritarian political thuggery underway by the Republicans who would rather cheat than compete, and thanks to John Roberts’ Supreme Court, are being rescued … Continued

This Way Out

The Global Rise of Anti-LGBTQ Laws (Part Two) | This Way Out – May 14, 2026

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In part two of her series on the global rise of anti-LGBTQ laws, This Way Out’s Ebony Joseph explores how criminalization and political hostility are creating a growin g public health crisis for queer communities worldwide. Advocates say laws targeting LGBTQ people not only fuel stigma and violence, but also discourage people from seeking HIV prevention, mental health care, and other essential services. The report highlights countries where fear of arrest or public exposure keeps people from accessing clinics, while anti-LGBTQ rhetoric increasingly spreads from government policy into everyday life.