Scott Santens
Editor of Basic Income Today
EDITOR’S PICKS
Can cities do what national governments won’t on basic income?
We are expecting the data to show that the basic income in Maricá has a more positive effect on people’s health and education than the Bolsa Familia does.
Latest Articles
Queer Works CEO indicted in fraud scheme involving Palm Springs universal basic income pilot program
Rostovsky, 33, was indicted on a variety of charges including fraudulent claims, grand theft, misappropriation of public funds, insurance fraud, perjury, and money laundering, according to the DA’s office.
How’s the income pilot going in Wales?
David Westlake and Zoe Bezeczky reflect on the early findings from the Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales evaluation
We have extreme inequality in America, and it’s getting worse
“growing inequality breeds social resentment and generates political instability. It also fuels populist, protectionist, and anti-globalization sentiments.”
Income Inequality
The Millionaires Who Want To Pay More Taxes
Despite being (very) rich, conscientious millionaires and billionaires are calling for much higher wealth taxes to combat the rising inequality they see as a threat to democracy.
Pope Francis says “without love, we are nothing” and Calls for a Universal Basic Income at World Meeting of Popular Movements
The Pope expressed hope that economically powerful individuals would come out of isolation, “reject the false security of money, and embrace the sharing of goods,” which he described as having a universal destiny, stemming from Creation itself.
A landmark book revealed the cost of inequality. Fifteen years later, things have only gotten worse.
Labour should be emboldened by the popularity of policies aimed at breaking down inequality: now’s the time for ambition
Pilots & Experiments
Salem unveils guaranteed basic income program to ‘help families achieve economic mobility’
To fund the pilot, Salem is using a combined $688,500 from federal COVID-relief funds and a private contribution through UpTogether.
UBI in the US ‘not just an idea’ – it’s achievable
Basic income is becoming a bipartisan issue in the US, with Covid child tax credit showing that it can be done
Devolution and Social Citizenship – The Basic Income Pilot For Care Leavers in Wales
Mark Drakeford stepped down as First Minister of Wales in March 2024. My first meeting with Mark Drakeford in 2010 was not auspicious.
The Social Debate
Why Measure 118 in Oregon Was Written To Be Fully Universal
A universal yearly tax rebate – with similar principles to UBI – could drastically improve life in this US state
Opinion: A Sustainable Global Universal Basic Income Can Be Done
We have developed a model that can provide a global UBI through a ‘cap and share’ scheme for fossil fuels that also tackles climate change.
Oregon businesses are spending millions to oppose a ballot measure that would give every resident a $1,600-a-year basic income
Businesses have spent millions to oppose the 3% tax on corporate sales over $25 million.
Success Stories
A UBI program in Florida hopes to keep people out of prison through direct payments. They say it’s changing lives
‘Hope goes a long way’: guaranteed income is a lifeline for ex-prisoners
An artist used his $500 monthly basic income to build his hip hop career: ‘It’s not feasible to create art in a place of distress.’
Tarli, 36, said cash payments helped him afford equipment for his hip hop career.
Nearly every basic income pilot studied has shown higher rates of employment
By PR Newswire See original post here. WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — More than one dozen academic studies have found
The Basics of UBI
Is universal basic income about to transform society?
The concept of a guaranteed income is gaining traction as a solution to the impact of AI and way to encourage more rewarding and socially valuable work
Exploring Universal Basic Income and Its Implementation
In recent years, economic inequality has increased along with housing costs, inflation and mass layoffs, all of which have significantly impacted the economic well-being of individuals worldwide.
The Deep and Enduring History of Universal Basic Income
While the concept stretches back centuries, it has garnered significant attention in recent decades.
Workforce Automation
Opinion: Why wait until the robots take our jobs? We need a basic income now
AI and tech developments are already pushing people into more precarious work, but UBI could cushion the transition
Vinod Khosla says universal basic income may be needed as AI takes over jobs and drives wealth disparity
Investor Vinod Khosla said universal basic income might be necessary as artificial intelligence takes on more of the work humans do.
AI risks destroying jobs. Tech leaders think they have the answer.
Some tech leaders are advocating for universal basic income to counteract AI-driven job automation.