Conservatives are fighting guaranteed basic income programs using a surprising argument: They aren’t universal

Conservatives are fighting guaranteed basic income programs using a surprising argument: They aren't universal

Conservatives are arguing that basic income programs . Conservatives are fighting guaranteed basic income programs across the country.

Lawyers and lawmakers want to block basic income programs in Texas, California, and elsewhere.

Legal challenges by conservative lawmakers and activists against guaranteed basic income programs are heating up nationwide. And one of their arguments is surprising: Some say the programs are discriminatory because they are not universal.Numerous cities and counties are experimenting with guaranteed basic incomes to support their most vulnerable populations. They typically offer no-strings-attached monthly payments between $500 and $1,000 to specific groups, like new moms , Black […]

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