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Republicans are stressing about the popularity of guaranteed basic income programs. They worry the programs will give the Democrats who support them an edge in the upcoming election. The GOP argues ...

Last week, Newark, N.J., Mayor Ras Baraka announced his intent to pursue a universal basic income program for his city’s residents. He’ll launch a pilot program to test the idea. The idea of giving ...

Universal Basic Income programs have roots in the Black radical tradition, both the Black Panther Party and Martin Luther King Jr. called for a guaranteed income in the late 1960s. Universal Basic ...

In America, black women are disproportionately likely to live in poverty. While the official poverty rate in the U.S. hovers around 12%, it increases to around 21% when you factor in gender and race.

(BCN) — A pilot program to provide guaranteed basic income to 100 Santa Clara County residents who have been incarcerated or were otherwise under supervision by the justice system took another step ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- It's an idea that's sweeping the country: unconditional cash handed out on a monthly basis to families most in need. Universal basic income pilot programs are popping up all ...

Amid fears of mass AI-induced job losses, AI leaders are touting solutions like universal basic income. Here's what they're ...

Republicans in Iowa are trying to block plans for a guaranteed basic income program. State Rep. Steve Holt said the programs are "socialism on steroids." Holt and another representative introduced a ...