Shutterstock “Our people need [the cash], they put it to work, it alleviates stress, it helps our folks focus on raising their children, getting an education, better opportunities, and we all deserve that.”
— Mayor LaToya Cantrell , New Orleans, La.Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis there has been an increase in bipartisan support for guaranteed income (GI) programs , possibly due to the far-reaching harm caused by the pandemic, and in response to the federal government’s provision of direct cash payments to individuals.
Despite this growing support, cash transfers are still a divisive political issue. Long-standing debates […]
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