Yahoo

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.
Yahoo

Lawmakers float a nationwide basic income experiment that would cover the cost of a 2-bedroom apartment

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A New Jersey lawmaker is proposing a nationwide pilot program for a guaranteed basic income. The 3-year experiment would give ...

Basic Income for the Arts is now permanent. But for artists who apply, the money is not

Campaigners say the cyclical scheme is ‘a decent start’ but want it expanded. Others are unsure ‘how sustainable it is to ...
The Baltimore Sun

The pitfalls of universal basic income | EDITORIAL

Howard County’s new Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot may be framed as compassionate policy, but it’s part of a troubling pattern that’s taking root across Maryland and the United States. Following ...
Business Insider

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 ...
Salon

What “Universal Basic Guys” gets wrong about basic income – and why it matters

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, ...