"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."
"At least 2,000 people working at overseas bases in Europe have had their salaries interrupted since the shutdown began almost six weeks ago. In some cases, governments hosting the U.S. bases have stepped in to foot the bill, expecting the United States to eventually make good. In others, including in Italy and Portugal, workers have simply kept working unpaid as the gridlock in Washington drags on."
The Independent covers topics from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech and produces documentaries like 'The A Word' that spotlight American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet maintains free access to journalism without paywalls and relies on donations so journalists can report on both sides of stories and investigate matters such as political PAC finances. The longest U.S. government shutdown has interrupted salaries for at least 2,000 local workers at overseas U.S. bases in Europe, with some host governments covering pay and others, notably in Italy and Portugal, having workers continue unpaid. Affected roles include food service, construction, logistics, maintenance and specialized positions.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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