The Xylom Launches May Fundraiser to Support Journalists Affected by War and Immigration Issues
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Summary
The Xylom, a nonprofit worker-led news outlet covering global health and environmental disparities, is running a fundraising campaign in May to raise $16,065. The funds will support two team members: Kang-Chun Cheng, whose camera equipment was damaged by a Russian missile strike in Ukraine, and Alex Ip, the Publisher and Editor who was forced to leave the U.S. after his work permit renewal was wrongfully denied by the Trump administration. The article is a direct appeal for donations to support award-winning independent journalism.
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We are raising $9,565 to support Alex Ip, our Publisher and Editor who was forced to depart the United States after his work permit renewal was wrongfully denied by the Trump administration
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