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politics2 hours ago•6 min saved

DSA Nominee Delists GoFundMe After Rent Request Sparks Backlash

New York's 34th Assembly District Democratic nominee Brian Romero deleted a GoFundMe seeking $2,000 to cover rent and groceries after backlash, calling the fundraiser a mistake. He says he depleted savings while transitioning to office and faced no unemployment benefits, with a potential $142,000 legislative salary on the horizon; the page had raised about $1,000 from 13 donors before removal. Romero left his full-time legislative aide job this year and says friends offered to help as he searches for consulting work. He faces no Republican challenger in November.

via Fox News|

#brian-romero #democratic-socialists-of-america #gofundme

entertainment2 years ago•9 min saved

Striking Hollywood Workers Turn to Side Hustles and Flea Markets to Make Ends Meet

As strikes by actors and writers in the film and television industry continue, many workers are struggling to pay their rent and mortgages. The high cost of living in cities like New York and Los Angeles, combined with low wages and inconsistent hours, has left workers in a precarious financial situation. Film industry charities are receiving hundreds of calls a day from unemployed workers seeking assistance, with rent being the most pressing concern. While some celebrities have donated to support funds, the lack of government support and the end of eviction moratoriums have left many workers vulnerable. The strikes have also highlighted the need for better wages and job security in the industry.

via The New York Times|

#actors-strike #entertainment #film-industry

politics3 years ago•5 min saved

Oregon Legislature Passes $200 Million Package for Housing and Homelessness.

Oregon lawmakers have passed a $200 million bipartisan housing and homelessness package that will bolster rent assistance, expand shelters, protect homeless youth, and catalyze housing development, among other initiatives. The package also makes several policy changes intended to defray the affordable housing crisis, including giving tenants more time to pay overdue rent and holding local jurisdictions accountable for producing more housing. The money will be on top of any funding that makes its way into the general housing and homelessness budget for the coming two years.

via OregonLive|

#homelessness #housing #oregon