The basic personal amount for 2026 increases to $16,452, meaning you can earn this much income before paying any federal tax. This non-refundable tax credit applies to everyone automatically and gets ...

The concept of universal basic income has a long history. Figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Richard Nixon supported versions of UBI. Now, the US and other countries have experimented with active ...

Universal basic income was once thought politically impossible. Then came Andrew Yang and COVID-19. Basic income programs are now gaining traction, offering payments to struggling families. Many ...

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As global wealth inequality deepens and automation threatens to usher in a new form of technology-driven unemployment, many nations, from the wealthy and industrialized to the still-developing, are ...

As an artist who brings complex stories to life through theater, I understand the power of storytelling to shape how we see the world — and what we believe is possible. Narratives can inspire hope, ...

Millions of Americans struggle to afford basics like food and rent. A new study spearheaded by the CEO of ChatGPT’s parent company shows regular, unconditional cash payments could help. A three-year ...

A coalition supported by 250 US lawmakers gathered preliminary reports for 27 pilot programs. Of that collection, none of the pilot programs resulted in employment or workforce decline. As Americans ...

Universal or guaranteed basic income programs are gaining momentum across the country, as local governments and nonprofits experiment with the bold new alternative to traditional welfare models.