"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. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum."
"Two Britons who campaign against misinformation and hate speech online have been denied US visas after being accused of seeking to censor Americans, as the UK government reaffirmed its stance to upholding the right to free speech. Imran Ahmed, an ex-Labour adviser and ally of Sir Keir Starmer who now heads the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), and Clare Melford, CEO of the Global Disinformation Index (GDI) have been labelled radical activists by the Trump administration."
The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across critical US issues and maintains free access to reporting by avoiding paywalls, relying on supporters to fund journalism. The outlet emphasizes sending reporters to cover both sides and producing investigations and documentaries, including 'The A Word', about American women fighting for reproductive rights. Two British anti-misinformation campaigners — Imran Ahmed of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate and Clare Melford of the Global Disinformation Index — were denied US visas and labelled radical activists by the Trump administration. US officials accused them of leading organised efforts to coerce platforms to censor, demonetise, and suppress American viewpoints. The pair were among five Europeans barred entry, including European Commissioner Thierry Breton, while the UK government reaffirmed its commitment to upholding free speech.
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