Andrew Yang Says He ‘Would Not Touch’ Existing Welfare Programs With His UBI Proposal

Andrew Yang Says He ‘Would Not Touch’ Existing Welfare Programs With His UBI Proposal

Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang’s campaign has drawn attention for its unique focus on the threat of automation, his solution of a universal basic income (UBI) of $1,000 monthly for every American adult, and its focus on economic dangers as opposed to social issues. Per The Atlantic , this focus has led to support from disaffected voters of all ends of the political spectrum that believe that the purported economic crisis that automation is creating is fueling many of the social problems of the world.

Yang’s draw across the spectrum has also led to criticism from across the political spectrum. […]

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