The idea of a universal basic income was once a fringe policy — but now the United States has embraced some forms of it at the federal and local levels. Consider the Child Tax Credit, a type of basic income for parents that gave them hundreds of dollars a month to weather some of the COVID-19 crisis. Other smaller towns like Stockton, California have done their own versions of the program with great success. Research shows it helps people thrive, cover basic living expenses, get better-paying jobs, and spend more time with their kids. Now, California is seeking to […]
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