David Lipson
ABC.net.au
Canberra, ACT, Australia
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AFL urged to do more to stamp out 'systemic racism', following harrowing Hawthorn racism claims
The AFL is being urged to do much more to stamp out what one academic calls "systemic racism", including Indigenous quotas for club staff, Indigenous programs for players and a league-wide review. → Read More
The Dawson case was a win for true crime, but the outlook is gloomy for 'podcast justice'
In the hugely popular but often maligned world of true crime, the conviction this week of former Sydney teacher Chris Dawson for the murder of his wife Lynette was a big win for podcast justice. → Read More
Indonesian Tourism Minister says Bali is 'ready' for Australian tourists, but travel is still not allowed
Australians will soon be able to go to places like the UK, which has close to 50,000 cases of COVID-19 a day. But travel to Indonesia, which is recording fewer than 1,000 daily cases, won't be allowed. → Read More
Doctor Jamal Rifi sentenced in absentia by Lebanese military tribunal
Doctor Jamal Rifi, who has been working to vaccinate patients in south-west Sydney, says a military tribunal in Lebanon has sentenced him to 10 years in prison. He says it's evidence of a "corrupt" system. → Read More
Social distancing at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital vaccination centre in spotlight after positive COVID case
Several people complain about a lack of social distancing at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital vaccination centre, which was never listed publicly as an exposure site despite a positive COVID case visiting earlier this month. → Read More
Australia accused of putting drug company profits for coronavirus vaccines ahead of lives in the developing world
The Public Health Association and Médecins Sans Frontières Australia are urging the Prime Minister to temporarily waive intellectual property rights for life-saving vaccines to address the imbalance in global distribution. → Read More
US to announce September deadline for Afghanistan withdrawal
President Joe Biden is set to announce the withdrawal of remaining US combat forces from Afghanistan by 11 September. The pull-out is likely to have major implications for the fragile Afghan Government and the region as a whole. → Read More
Family Court merger condemned by former judges and legal experts after legislation passed
Former judges and legal support services express their dismay at the "devastating" passage of legislation that will see the Family Court combined with the Federal Circuit Court. → Read More
As Bridget McKenzie fronts the so-called sports rorts inquiry, get back up to speed quickly
Senator Bridget McKenzie will front the "sports rorts" inquiry for the first time today. Here's everything you need to know to get yourself back up to speed. → Read More
Scott Morrison faces Nationals threat to 'cross the floor' over 2050 carbon cuts
Prime Minister Scott Morrison faces threats to cross the floor from Nationals MPs over net-zero emissions target, despite the peak body for farmers saying agriculture is "too important to leave out". → Read More
Donald Trump may not be able to stop Joe Biden in court, but he can make the transition turbulent
As the stream of baseless conspiracy theories about widespread voter fraud spews from the US President's Twitter feed, his team of lawyers and loyalists has repeatedly spoken of a genuine attempt to steal the election from Joe Biden, writes David Lipson. → Read More
Joe Biden is the next president, according to the electoral college, but the United States waits for Donald Trump's next move
Joe Biden has hit the magic number of 270 electoral votes. In normal times, that would see the losing candidate call the winner and concede. But Donald Trump won't be picking up the phone to Biden any time soon, writes David Lipson. → Read More
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are crisscrossing the US in the final days of the race. Here's what their travels tell us
At a time when US President Donald Trump is proving he's desperate to win next week's election, Joe Biden's sporadic campaign schedule could suggest complacency. In reality, this has always been a referendum on Trump. And a busy schedule doesn't translate to election victory, writes David Lipson. → Read More
Donald Trump gave his most focused performance during the final debate. It could be a sign he thinks he's in trouble
In delivering by far his strongest, most-focused and least-belligerent performance of the campaign, US President Donald Trump actually revealed he thinks he's in trouble. He isn't a man who willingly moderates his behaviour. And you don't change tactics when you're on a winner, writes David Lipson. → Read More
Donald Trump and Joe Biden's duelling town halls was a real-time glimpse into two different futures for America
Donald Trump's town hall was more entertaining than the Joe Biden event — in the same way that Rambo III is more entertaining than Driving Miss Daisy. But there are signals every day that Americans are ready for a feelgood drama after four years of explosive action, writes David Lipson. → Read More
In Trump country, Kathy has lost eight cars to rising tides caused by climate change. But it won't impact her vote in the US election
Since Kathy Blake moved onto Hoopers Island in the United States in 1996, she's lost eight cars to rising waters. But this is Trump country. And for voters like her, climate change will not be high on their list of priorities when it comes time to vote in November. Here's why. → Read More
What happened when the ABC met two of the men charged over a plot to kidnap Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Despite being armed to the teeth and looking mean as hell, Michael and William Null seemed like nice enough guys when North America bureau chief David Lipson filmed them for Foreign Correspondent in June. Now the pair are facing up to 20 years in prison on terrorism- and gang-related charges. → Read More
Donald Trump's 'erratic' week was in stark contrast to Kamala Harris and Mike Pence's debate
To some observers, Donald Trump looks like a president spiralling out of control and headed for an historic election thumping. But he has proven time and time again he can smile and punch back while his feet are held to the fire, writes David Lipson. → Read More
Donald Trump's election fraud claims won't help him win. But they could help him hold power if he loses
More significant than US President Donald Trump's successful attempts to derail the debate with Joe Biden were his signals on how he plans to try to derail the election itself, writes David Lipson. → Read More
Scott Morrison to urge sharing of COVID-19 vaccine in his United Nations speech
In a video-link to the UN General Assembly, the Prime Minister will tell the member states they have a "moral responsibility" to share COVID-19 vaccines, according to a transcript of prepared remarks. → Read More