What is universal basic income, and can it solve the affordability crisis?

A policy of giving out regular, unconditional cash payments is gaining popularity as the cost of living grows and AI looms ...
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Boston City Council looks at possibility of creating a Universal Basic Income program

RECEIVED. THERE. SHARMAN. WELL, THERE ARE STILL A LOT OF QUESTIONS TONIGHT ABOUT HOW THIS WILL ALL WORK. A GUARANTEED BASIC INCOME PROGRAM FLOATED IN BOSTON. SUPPORTERS OF THE CASH PAYMENTS SAY THEY ...
Business Insider

A global universal basic income could turbocharge global GDP, study finds

A study found that implementing a global universal basic income could boost global GDP by 130%. Funding a global UBI with a carbon tax would also promote sustainability, the study's authors say. Basic ...
Newsweek

Universal Basic Income is Close to Being a Reality in One State

A proposed measure to create a universal basic income program which would put $750 in the pocket of every Oregon resident, including children, is likely to be put on the ballot in November. The ...
Yahoo

Over 100 basic-income pilots have run in US cities. Now states are getting creative to fund no-strings-attached cash payments.

Aimed at combating poverty, GBI faces political challenges and funding constraints. But pilots' success could create momentum for wider-spread programs, even at the state level. Michael Tubbs wants to ...
Salon

Basic income could help create a more just and sustainable food system

Canada’s food system is experiencing ongoing stresses from supply chain disruptions, price inflation and extreme weather events. Canadians are feeling the effects of these stresses: In 2021, nearly 16 ...