Americans are about to participate in a public debate on the idea of basic income whether they want one or not. The debate will occur because the concept is on the verge of becoming a mainstream political issue.
Gallup has started conducting polls on universal basic income (UBI) a sure sign of mainstream awareness. An October 10, 2017, Gallup/Northwestern University poll found that 48% of Americans supported UBI and 52% opposed it.
More importantly, politicians have begun to notice. A minor; and somewhat slimy, Democratic Presidential candidate Andrew Yang has made a $1,000 a month UBI a centerpiece of his campaign. […]
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