ArtsfromBusiness Insider1 month agoArtists who got almost $1,500 a month under a basic income pilot say their work improvedIreland's basic income pilot program for artists concludes after three years, providing significant financial support to participants.
fromBusiness Insider2 months agoA marijuana tax is now funding $750 no-strings-attached monthly payments to families in New MexicoThis isn't just about allocating dollars. It's about delivering tangible benefits.NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider2 months agoBasic income study in Germany finds recipients still worked even as they collected no-strings-attached checksBasic income recipients continued working despite receiving monthly payments, contradicting claims that it promotes dependency.
NYC politicsfromwww.nytimes.com3 months agoAdrienne Adams Pitches Guaranteed Income as Major Campaign ProposalAdams proposes largest U.S. guaranteed basic income plan to support homeless youth in NYC.The plan targets 21,000 youth including children and young adults exiting foster care.
Social justicefromBusiness Insider5 months ago2 cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing.Guaranteed basic income can improve financial stability for formerly incarcerated individuals.Participants experienced mental health benefits from reduced financial stress.
Canada newsfromwww.cbc.ca5 months agoUniversal basic income program could cut poverty up to 40%: Budget watchdog | CBC NewsA guaranteed basic income could reduce poverty in Canada by up to 40%.Implementing a basic income program may result in a net cost of $3.6 billion to $5 billion for the government.
MusicfromBusiness Insider11 months ago75 artists received $9,000 each in a basic income trial. The cash helped a yarn guru to buy a house and a new car.Guaranteed basic income helped artists afford essentials and improve their circumstances during financial struggles.The Guaranteed Income for Artists program provides financial support to assist in recovery from pandemic-related hardships.
fromBusiness Insider11 months agoUniversal basic income: What UBI is, how it works, how it would affect the economy, and what supporters and critics sayUniversal basic income (UBI) is gaining global traction, primarily aimed at reducing poverty through cash payments without conditions.