Martin Luther King Jr. was talking about a universal basic income before it was cool

Nearly six decades ago, Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for a form of basic income not unlike what AI leaders today suggest ...

Select New Yorkers to receive $12K worth of obscure asset with no strings attached. Supporters, critics clash over basic income. Where do you stand?

That’s what a select group of New Yorkers is receiving. GiveDirectly — a nonprofit focused on direct cash transfers to people ...
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A marijuana tax is now funding $750 no-strings-attached monthly payments to families in New Mexico

Albuquerque is now funding a basic income project with its tax on recreational cannabis. The program targets vulnerable communities, providing $750 monthly payments to families. "This isn't just about ...
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Artists who got almost $1,500 a month under a basic income pilot say their work improved

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Basic income program aims to reach former inmates

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. — Walking outside on a cool, sunny day may seem like a typical day for most, but not in this case. “I committed a crime of selling drugs back in 2015,” said Calvin, who recently ...
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Artists who got almost $1,500 a month under a basic income pilot say their work improved

A basic income program for the arts in Ireland ends in August after three years.Brian Lawless - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images Ireland's basic income pilot program for the arts ends in August.
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Artists who got almost $1,500 a month under a basic income pilot say their work improved

Ireland's basic income pilot program for the arts ends in August. For three years, 2,000 artists and creative arts workers received about $370 a week. Recipients said the stipend overall improved ...