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

Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for a guaranteed annual income in his 1967 book "Where Do We Go From Here?" ...

Will AI replace human jobs and make universal basic income necessary? Here's what AI leaders have said about UBI.

Amid fears of mass AI-induced job losses, AI leaders are touting solutions like universal basic income. Here's what they're ...
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Lawmakers float a nationwide basic income experiment that would cover the cost of a 2-bedroom apartment

A New Jersey lawmaker is proposing a nationwide pilot program for a guaranteed basic income. The 3-year experiment would give 10,000 Americans a monthly basic income. The payments would cover the ...

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

Not everyone is convinced it's a good idea.
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, ...
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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 ...
LAist

A year after LA community colleges gave hundreds of students $1,000 a month, how are they faring?

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. It’s been a challenging year for ...

Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income

Each year on the holiday that bears his name, Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered for his immense contributions to the ...

How Martin Luther King Jr. was a trailblazer in pushing for universal basic income

King, an early advocate for universal basic income, was concerned about how automation might displace workers. Each year on ...
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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, ...