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Reimagining Conservation Post-Cop16: The Case for a Universal Basic Income
The global environmental crisis, manifesting in the accelerated loss of biodiversity, is exacerbated by deep socio-economic inequalities.
Seven political parties in Ireland commit to continued support for Basic Income for the Arts scheme
The seven parties that have published arts plans in their manifestos have committed to continuing and expanding the BIA in some form.
Guaranteed basic income opens for 250 health career students at Community Colleges in Los Angeles
A guaranteed basic income program that would pay 250 students at four Los Angeles Community College District colleges pursuing health careers $1,000 per month for 12 months is available today.
Rethinking Universal Basic Income: Economic Productivity, Quality of Life and the Sustainable Development Goals
Recent concern about the uncertain impacts of artificial intelligence has fueled renewed discussion of universal basic income (UBI).
Basic Income Grant coalition in Namibia protests conditional basic income grant
“We are not happy with what the government is doing right now: excluding a lot of people in the country who are not eligible for that Haraambe cash grant,” she said.
City council votes against funding for Denver Basic Income Project
City Council voted 6-6 to earmark $2.5 million for the Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) by amending Mayor Mike Johnston’s recent budget proposal.
Sustainable welfare for a sustainable planet
The economy must provide sustainable welfare to stay within planetary boundaries. UBI and UBS show us the way
Corporations raised $16 million to oppose Oregon’s universal basic income plan. They won.
Oregon’s universal basic income measure failed, with 78.8% of voters opposing the policy.
Opinion: Open Your Heart to Universalism
In matters of social protection, please trust your instincts and do what your heart tells you!
Swiss city of Bern to test basic income
Despite rejection at the Swiss level, Bern’s city council wants to pay a universal basic income (UBI) to 300 residents, a test project that will be a first for Switzerland.
New poll shows more people in the UK support Universal Basic Income than oppose it
46% of Brits back a UBI
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.
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.”
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Los Angeles inches closer to launching a basic income program for domestic abuse survivors
BIG:LEAP found that monthly cash stipends helped abuse survivors leave their partners.
How Does Basic Income Impact Artists’ Lives?
A report by Creatives Rebuild New York finds that recipients of its $1,000 monthly payment program saw increased financial stability and individual well-being.
Aisha Nyandoro Showed America What Happens When You Give Mothers Cash
Money—the type that can be spent on anything—has been out of favor as a method of helping impoverished Americans.
Germany to vote on big universal basic income experiment
In support of a basic income pilot project 95,000 signatures were collected. The referendum could take place parallel to the German federal election.
Unconditional monthly cash improves lives in South Africa, study finds
The Unconditional Cash Transfer Project gives monthly cash transfers to 100 unemployed graduates
Sacramento approves new guaranteed basic income program for foster youth funded by taxing cannabis
Sacramento has roughly 1,000 foster youth. This program would create a guaranteed income every month, helping children survive as they age out of foster homes.
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.
Basic Income for the Arts in Ireland Funded Beyond the End of the 3-Year Pilot
Funding of €35m for the Basic Income for the Arts pilot also announced.