13 countries with active universal basic income and guaranteed basic income programs
Countries like Kenya, Ireland, and the UK are experimenting with universal basic income or guaranteed basic income through active programs.
Texas Attorney General’s office sues Harris County over revised basic income program
Paxton earlier this year struck down the county's efforts to provide monthly stipends to lower-income families. He requested the state prohibit payments under the county's pilot guaranteed income program.
Pilot program giving Minnesota artists guaranteed income extended to five years
Springboard for the Arts is adding 25 new rural artists to its program, which gives $500 a month, no strings attached. Researchers are closely watching.
Ken Paxton sues again to block Harris County's latest guaranteed income program
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is again suing Harris County over its guaranteed income initiative, alleging that the latest version of the program still violates the Texas Constitution despite modifications officials made to pass muster.
Harris County attorney slams Texas AG Ken Paxton over lawsuit targeting latest guaranteed income program
Christian Menefee accused Paxton of "using people living in poverty as a means to score political points" after he challenged the guaranteed income program again.
Texas AG Ken Paxton suing Harris County over 'Uplift Harris 2.0'
Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed another lawsuit against Harris County regarding the 'Uplift Harris 2.0' program, which would give $500 to nearly 2,000 residents per month for 18 months.
Should The Government Guarantee Everyone A Minimum Income?
Although we don’t call it universal basic income, the amount that we are spending on behalf of low-income individuals without ...
The US is considering a sovereign wealth fund. Alaska already has one, and it's funding a universal basic income.
Alaska's Permanent Fund, once funded by oil extraction, is now funded through investment returns, allowing it to disperse ...
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What If Everyone Had a Free Basic Income?
Would we be a better society if all the money in the world was distributed equally to all 7.7 billion people on the planet?
Guaranteed income advocates rally in Denver for additional city funding
A coalition of organizations supporting guaranteed income gathered for a rally Wednesday to urge Denver officials to extend ...
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Pope repeats call for Universal Basic Income
Pope Francis met today with representatives of Popular Movements marking the 10th anniversary of their first encounter at the ...
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100 Minnesota Artists Are Receiving Guaranteed Income for the Next Five Years
Springboard for the Arts is extending its pilot program for artists guaranteed income to five years for 100 artists in St. Paul and the area.
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Basic income pilot project for single mothers shows promising results on economic stability
The initiative, through the Quality Housing Coalition, provided monthly direct payments of $1,000 to 20 low-income women.
Could it work? A guaranteed liveable basic income
Leah Gazan is the NDP Member of Parliament (MP) for Winnipeg Centre. She’s also the primary reason Bill C-223 is currently being considered by the federal government.