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GoFundMe Aids Washington Post's Stranded International Reporters After Layoffs

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GoFundMe Aids Washington Post's Stranded International Reporters After Layoffs
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After The Washington Post cut more than 300 jobs across its desks, international reporters—some in war zones—are facing upheaval and uncertain relocation. Tokyo/Seoul bureau chief Michelle Ye Hee Lee launched a GoFundMe to help these staffers cover rent, legal guidance, relocation, and storage, while the Post pledges transition support; the move highlights gaps in protections for international employees amid restructuring.

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