Can guaranteed income combat inequality and poverty in Atlanta?

Can guaranteed income combat inequality and poverty in Atlanta?

Illustration by Matt Love This year, more than 10 cities across the country will experiment with a policy called guaranteed income. The gist: Cities can help their poorest residents by giving them no-strings-attached cash every month to meet basic needs, pay medical bills, and feed their children. In the coming months, Atlanta, home to some of the country’s most severe income inequalities, might follow suit.

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