Universal Basic Income in Sharp Relief

Written by State Senator Jamie Eldridge

Text message in 2018: “Jamie we’re in trouble. My car broke down and the police took our car. We don’t have the money to fix the car and the registration is expired too. Please help.”

Text message in 2019: “Hi the fridge is empty, we need money for food.” Text message in 2020: “Jamie our car needs fixing. My neighbor said he could fix for $150 but then we don’t have any money for food.”Every year it is the same problem.For 5 years, Mike and Molly (not their real names) have lived […]

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