The Push for Universal Basic Income

The Push for Universal Basic Income

Universal Basic Income (UBI), like most political platforms, is extremely controversial. While it’s an idea as old as the 16th century, its relevance in American politics and news hasn’t been as important as it is now. Not only did Mayor Ras Baraka announce that Newark will pursue a universal-basic-income pilot program, but entrepreneur Andrew Yang, who is running for U.S. President in the 2022 Election, is running on just that platform. Photo credit

According to Yang’s campaign site , UBI is “a form of social security that guarantees a certain amount of money to every citizen within a given […]

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