Morning Mail: Turnbull under pressure on energy, latest Guardian Essential poll, Q&A recap, Guardian reaches 200,000 members

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Guardian Australia's Morning Mail Tuesday 14 March 2017 g Republican healthcare – 24 million could lose coverage Good morning, and welcome to the Morning Mail. Among the stories on our website this morning: As many as 24 million Americans risk losing health coverage over the next decade under the Republican healthcare plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported. By 2026, an estimated 52 million people would be uninsured. Keep reading for the rest of the top stories this morning, with more news from around Australia and the world.

Headlines Most voters support minimum tax rates for high earners, survey finds Guardian Essential poll shows most back tax measures such as the 'Buffett rule', a move both major parties have ruled out 'Confident and strong': world champion Tyler Wright on the new power in women's surfing Interview: The 22-year-old Australian talks about her aggressive style, pay parity with the men and why she still isn't ready to watch her pro surfer brother Owen Turnbull under pressure as gas supply takes centre stage in power crisis Competition watchdog will urge companies to sell to the domestic market, as South Australia reveals its plan to head off further power cuts Kate Ellis didn't quit to 'put her family first'. She'd always done that The Labor frontbencher is resigning from politics to see more of her son. The language we use about these decisions matters – especially if it distorts reality Q&A: protesters interrupt debate on Bill Leak, accusing cartoonist of racism Panellists including the former News Corp chief executive Kim Williams try to distinguish respect for Leak from dismay at some of his work Australian news and politics With the enemy behind you and the wave in front of you – The Messenger podcast In this episode we look two sides of arriving in Australia by boat: Aziz tells what it is like to make those journeys, and a former immigration official reflects on trying to prevent them Violence and isolation used to punish young detainees, inquiry told Former youth detention centre inmate testifies that tired and overworked guards would lash out at their juvenile charges Mark McGowan stops Perth Freight Link in first move as WA premier Labor leader who won Saturday's Western Australian election in a landslide announces work has ceased on controversial Roe 8 highway extension Victoria to ban face masks at protests as Moomba 'idiot' brawlers put on notice State attorney general says proposed laws will be put to parliament next week amid fallout over Saturday's festival violence Message in a bottle: Coopers under fire for Bible Society marriage equality video Bars reassess their relationship with brewing company after clip shows Liberal MPs 'disagreeing most agreeably' over beers Minister-turned-lobbyist Ian Macfarlane says mines need protection from native title Macfarlane urges MPs to pass legislation to protect land use agreements as Indigenous leaders call for consultation NSW thunderstorms: severe weather, hail and flash flood warnings Damaging winds are forecast to hit parts of New South Wales on Monday, bringing large hailstones and heavy rain Around the world Turkey bans Dutch ambassador as diplomatic crisis escalates Deputy prime minister also says Turkey will close its airspace to Dutch diplomats as Erdoğan vows to involve European court of human rights Holi festival: Delhi women forced into lockdown amid sexual harassment fears Students attack 'degrading' decision to confine them to halls to avoid India's colourful but sometimes rowdy festival Syrian children 'pushed to the brink' after worst atrocities since war began Unprecedented number of children maimed, killed and recruited for combat roles in 2016, says Unicef report on violations suffered by children Sean Spicer accused of racism after Indian American woman confronts him Shree Chauhan said White House secretary's reply to her questions – 'Such a great country that allows you to be here' – was an 'implied threat' to her citizenship Death toll from rubbish dump landslide in Ethiopia rises to 65 Rescue workers search 74-acre site for survivors, with residents blaming construction of biogas plant for disaster

One last thing   Thank you for your support, which is more important now than ever Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief: I'm delighted to let you know that today we have reached an important milestone in our efforts to rebalance the Guardian's business model to offset the dramatic decline in advertising: the Guardian now has the financial support of more than 200,000 members. After responding to lots of feedback from readers suggesting they would be happy to give money to support the Guardian's journalism, we have also now received more than 160,000 one-off contributions from around the world. We greatly appreciate the role you all play in the Guardian. You are providing crucial financial support for our independent journalism, and showing how much you value the Guardian's fair and factual reporting, informed by our progressive and liberal values. This feels more important now than ever. Thank you. Read more… Have an excellent day and if you spot something I've missed, let me know on Twitter at @earleyedition.

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