"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"Actor-turned-director Mel Gibson has angered far-right Polish groups with the casting of a pro-choice activist in his new film, The Resurrection of the Christ. Polish-born actor Kasia Smutniak, known in her country for being a supporter of women's rights, will star as Jesus's mother, Mary, in Gibson's long-delayed sequel to his 2004 biblical epic, The Passion of Christ. Supporters of Poland's right-wing Law and Justice party (PiS) have reportedly written to Gibson's Icon Productions banner, protesting Smutniak's casting."
"Meanwhile, other outraged individuals have taken to X to call on conservative figures like Candace Owens to speak out against Smutniak. Dear Candace Owens @RealCandaceO I'm curious what do you think about this choice? one wrote, alongside a screenshot of an old Instagram picture of Smutniak covering one eye with a middle finger and her face covered in handwritten text."
The Independent covers major issues from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech and asks for donations to fund on-the-ground reporters while keeping content paywall-free. The outlet emphasizes parsing facts from messaging and making quality journalism available to everyone funded by those who can afford it. Actor-turned-director Mel Gibson cast Polish-born Kasia Smutniak, a known supporter of women's rights, as Mary in his new film The Resurrection of the Christ. Supporters of Poland's Law and Justice party reportedly protested her casting, citing her support for the Strajk Kobiet movement against strict abortion laws. Social media users called on conservative figures to respond and circulated controversial images of Smutniak.
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