Universal Basic Income

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A DC basic income program is letting people choose the amount on their checks. A participant said $1,400 a month is what she needs to pay medical bills.

A DC basic income program lets participants choose their monthly payment amounts, no-strings-attached. The CashRx pilot by Bread for the City aims to improve health outcomes for low-income residents. Deborah Ogarro Kelly, a participant, is using the money to afford medicine and rent.

Allie Kelly
May 31, 2024

DC basic income program helps couple afford healthcare, housing

Deborah Ogarro Kelly, 47, receives $1,400 a month from a Washington DC basic income program. She uses it to pay for housing, healthcare, and food.

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Michael Tubbs, former mayor of Stockton, California, co-founded a coalition of cities and counties who support guaranteed income programs.

Alien: Romulus director, Fede Álvarez, aims to bring back incompetent horror characters, reviving a hated aspect of Prometheus. Álvarez wants the heroes of Alien: Romulus to be inexperienced and relatable, unlike the tough characters of previous films. While introducing inexperienced protagonists could be a fresh take, Alien: Romulus risks leaning into the tired trope of clueless horror heroes.

Cathal Gunning
May 17, 2024

Alien: Romulus' New Franchise Twist Risks Reviving Prometheus' Biggest Criticism

Alien: Romulus may repeat a Prometheus mistake.

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Daniel was swept out to sea part way through a 4,500km walk to promote a universal basic income in Australia

Daniel Hart was in the middle of walking the length of Australia when one day, he took a wrong turn and ended up enduring "the worst night" of his life.

Lish Fejer
June 7, 2024

Daniel was swept out to sea part way through a 4,500km walk to promote a universal basic income in Australia - ABC News

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Daniel Hart is aiming to walk 4,500km through eastern Australia.​

 

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South Africa could be the first-ever country to provide a no-strings-attached universal basic income

Universal basic income has wide support in South Africa. South Africa's largest political party recently pledged to make it a reality. The country is ranked as one of the worst countries in terms of income inequality.

Kenneth Niemeyer
Jun 9, 2024

South Africa could be the first-ever country to provide a no-strings-attached universal basic income

The African National Congress said it would create a national universal-basic-income program within the next two years.

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Cape Town, South Africa ​

 

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Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1,000 a month. A year later, nearly half of participants had housing.

The Denver Basic Income Project helped participants secure housing and full-time jobs. The pilot program provided direct cash payments to over 800 Coloradans experiencing homelessness. Results showed 45% of participants secured housing, while $589,214 was saved in public service costs.


Allie Kelly and Noah Sheidlower
Jun 19, 2024

Denver basic income reduces homelessness, food insecurity

Participants in Denver's basic income program received up to $1,000 a month. They became more housing secure and landed full-time jobs.

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Anybody on this forum getting or had gotten UBI checks?

I know there has too be a number of you cats getting those checks and being quiet about it.

No need to be shameful if you receiving UBI checks.

 

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2 St. Louis, MO. residents are suing the city's basic-income program in an attempt to halt what they call 'unconstitutional' $500 monthly payments to low-income families

The lawsuit alleges that it's unconstitutional for St. Louis to use public money on basic income.

Allie Kelly and Noah Sheidlower
Jun 26, 2024

St. Louis basic-income lawsuit threatens pilot program

St. Louis is giving low-income families $500 monthly, but a lawsuit aims to block the guaranteed-basic-income program.

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This state just inched closer to giving every resident a $750 universal basic income each year with no strings attached

UBI advocates in Oregon say they collected enough signatures to get the measure on the ballot.
The first-of-its-kind initiative would give each resident $750 a year by taxing corporations.
Basic income programs throughout the country have delivered promising results.

Erin Snodgrass
Jun 24, 2024

This state just inched closer to giving every resident a $750 universal basic income each year with no strings attached

Oregon residents may soon vote on a universal basic income program that would give every resident $750 each year.

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Elon Musk predicts universal basic income will take off once AI replaces workers. Read his 8 best quotes about UBI.

Elon Musk sees universal basic income as a necessary response to automation eliminating human jobs. The Tesla chief predicts there will be "universal high income" that will give people more free time. Here are Musk's eight best UBI quotes, including that people should spend the cash as they wish.

Theron Mohamed
Jun 22, 2024

Elon Musk predicts universal basic income will take off once AI replaces workers. Read his 8 best quotes about UBI.

The Tesla and SpaceX chief predicts a "universal high income" as AI replaces workers, giving them more freedom in how they spend time and money.

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Elon Musk​

 

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The plot of a new Fox animated comedy series is about a guy who gets a $3,000 monthly 'universal basic income'

Fox will release "Universal Basic Guys," a new animated series, this fall. The show satirizes universal basic income. It stars two brothers in a $3,000-a-month program. While basic income programs have become popular in the US, they are not without detractors.

Kenneth Niemeyer
Jun 29, 2024

This new Fox show is about a guy in a universal basic income program

Fox's new animated series "Universal Basic Guys" satirizes basic income programs. It follows two guys who get $3,000 monthly payments after losing their jobs.

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"Universal Basic Guys" on Fox satirizes universal basic income programs. It will air in the fall.​

 

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Artists in New York got $1,000 monthly through a basic income program. One participant used the money to pay bills and afford healthcare.

Creatives Rebuild New York gave 2,400 artists $1,000 monthly for 18 months in a basic income program. The program aimed to help New York artists financially recover from the pandemic. Guaranteed income programs are being piloted across the US as an approach to poverty reduction.

Allie Kelly
Jul 12, 2024

New York basic income for artists helped one woman pay for healthcare

Jacinta Bunnell, 52, received guaranteed basic income from Creatives Rebuild New York. The program gave 2,400 artists $1,000 a month for 18 months.

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Jacinta Burnell, 52, is an artist in New York and a participant in a guaranteed basic income program.​

 

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How AI And Robot Job Displacements Could Lead Us Down The Road Of Universal Basic Income And Loss Of Identity

While AI and robotics will undoubtedly change the nature of work, it's unlikely that these technologies will eradicate the existence of all jobs. The focus will likely shift toward human-AI collaboration and jobs requiring uniquely human skills. The future of work could involve a combination of paid employment, universal basic income and a renewed focus on finding meaning and fulfillment outside of traditional work structures.

Jack Kelly
July 17, 2024

How AI And Robot Job Displacements Could Lead Us Down The Road Of Universal Basic Income And Loss Of Identity

Explore the impact of AI and robotics on job displacement, the potential rise of universal basic income and the evolving nature of work. Understand how these changes might affect human identity and employment.

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Jackson, Mississippi

• Program: Magnolia Mother's Trust
• Length: December 2018 to present
• Payments: $1,000 a month for one year
• Participants: 100 low-income, Black mothers

Aisha Nyandoro Showed America What Happens When You Give Mothers Cash

The founder of Magnolia Mother's Trust believes Black moms know what's best for their families

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City of St. Louis will ‘follow judge’s order’ to pause guaranteed basic income program

St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura Jones has released a statement after a judge issued a temporary restraining order on the guaranteed basic income program. “It’s just outrageous that the judge is going to do that. St. Louis has plenty of money. They can help somebody,” said resident Gary McClendon. “We continue to take away resources rather than support our citizens here and that’s not going to fix anything in this city,” resident Ro Kicker said.

By First Alert 4 Staff and Melanie Johnson
Jul. 19, 2024

City of St. Louis will ‘follow judge’s order’ to pause guaranteed basic income program

St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura Jones has released a statement after a judge issued a temporary restraining order on the guaranteed basic income program.

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Sam Altman's basic-income study is out. Here's what it found.

The results of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's guaranteed-basic-income study are in. Overall spending increased, but most of the extra cash went to food and rent. Recipients experienced decreased financial stress, but that faded over time, the study found.

Noah Sheidlower, Kenneth Niemeyer, Katie Balevic, and Lakshmi Varanasi
Jul 22, 2024

Sam Altman's basic-income study is out. Here's what it found.

Sam Altman's basic-income study lasted three years and included 3,000 people, making it one of the most comprehensive basic-income experiments yet.

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Oregon voters to decide on ballot measure to give every resident $1,600 that has sparked massive opposition fundraising

Oregon voters will decide this fall whether to increase corporate taxes to establish the nation’s largest universal basic income program. Funded by a new corporate tax, it would give every Oregonian an estimated $1,600 per year.

By Carlos Fuentes
October 16, 2024

Oregon voters to decide on ballot measure to give every resident $1,600 that has sparked massive opposition fundraising

If approved by voters, Oregon would be just the second state to offer some form of basic income to all residents.

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Oregon voters to decide on ballot measure to give every resident $1,600 that has sparked massive opposition fundraising

Oregon voters will decide this fall whether to increase corporate taxes to establish the nation’s largest universal basic income program. Funded by a new corporate tax, it would give every Oregonian an estimated $1,600 per year.

By Carlos Fuentes
October 16, 2024

Oregon voters to decide on ballot measure to give every resident $1,600 that has sparked massive opposition fundraising

If approved by voters, Oregon would be just the second state to offer some form of basic income to all residents.

www.oregonlive.com

Sounds good to me.. i could invest that 100 dollars a month..make that shit grow

 

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Vinod Khosla says universal basic income may be needed as AI takes over jobs and drives wealth disparity

Silicon Valley investor Vinod Khosla says AI will handle 80% of work in 80% of jobs. Khosla argues AI will reduce labor value, making expertise nearly free and driving down costs. He said the resulting disruptions to the labor market help make the case for universal basic income.

Tim Paradis
Sep 23, 2024

Vinod Khosla says universal basic income may be needed as AI takes over jobs and drives wealth disparity

Investor Vinod Khosla predicts AI will handle 80% of work in 80% of jobs. That could drive a need for universal basic income programs.

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Investor Vinod Khosla said universal basic income might be necessary as artificial intelligence takes on more of the work humans do.​

 

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