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Nation Jan 15

GoFundMe becomes a repository of harrowing stories and relief as wildfires burn

By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press

Politics Oct 14

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp speak to the press about the impact of Hurric...
Why the Trump campaign’s use of online crowdfunding for emergency relief is unusual

Never before has a major party's presidential candidate turned to the for-profit company — which usually features desperate appeals for help covering tuition costs or medical bills — to mobilize their base toward outside charitable causes.

By James Pollard, Associated Press

Nation Jul 09

A demonstrator protesting the shooting death of Alton Sterling is detained by law enforcement near the headquarters of the Baton Rouge Police Department in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Fundraising site will not support lawsuits against Black Lives Matter

A lawyer trying to raise money for her lawsuits against Black Lives Matter on behalf of Baton Rouge police officers was rejected by a crowdfunding website.

By Kamala Kelkar

Health May 20

Photo courtesy of Copper Basin Medical Center
In rural Tennessee, a hospital turns to crowdfunding to stay afloat

The Copper Basin Medical Center has launched a GoFundMe campaign to try to raise enough money to serve its rural community. It's not going well.

By Max Blau, STAT

Nation Jun 11

Federal regulators go after crowdfunding scams on Kickstarter and GoFundMe

WASHINGTON — Federal regulators are going after people who raise money online through crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe but don't follow through on their promises.

By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press

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