Our view: Should Oregonians get a guaranteed income?

Our view: Should Oregonians get a guaranteed income?

Arguments for a universal basic income come from the right and the left. Elon Musk has spoken favorably about it. Some union leaders have pushed for it. And Oregon may have a form of universal basic income on the ballot in November.

We aren’t going to take a stand on the possible ballot measure. It would basically tax corporations and send money to every Oregon resident, roughly $750 a year.

What is this idea?A universal income means paying people benefits with few or no conditions attached. Most benefits to keep people fed, healthy or housed come with conditions, often on how […]

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