For progressives, a basic universal income is a mechanism for redistributing money. It’s based on the idea that everyone is entitled to an income, whether they’re willing to work for it or not.

The program will provide $1,200 a month for two years, if approved. It is one of four guaranteed basic income initiatives being tested by Santa Clara County, most of which are in the planning phase.

A city in New York is considering a one-year pilot program that would grant some of its residents a guaranteed basic income ...

Basic income programs are gaining momentum nationwide as local governments and nonprofits test this bold alternative to ...

What kind of impact can guaranteed basic income programs have? In California, the city of Stockton gave $500 per month to 125 residents with a median income of $46,000 a year.

Howard County is trying its hand at Guaranteed Basic Income. On Tuesday they launched a pilot program that will pay 20 ...

Researchers found program participants were able to pay off debt, find full-time jobs and reported lower levels of anxiety and depression. If approved, the guaranteed basic income program would ...

Minneapolis's guaranteed basic income program has shown promising results after a year. The two-year GBI program gives $500 monthly to 200 low-income families, no strings attached.

Basic income is unconditional. Now, they are pursuing conditionality.” — Olli Kangas, designer of Finland's basic income program David Whitley summed up Finland's decision in the Orlando Sentinel.

A basic income program in rural Romania has helped children succeed — and even become Olympians. The kids spent the money on food, clothes, textbooks, therapy, and sports gear.