The numbers prove America’s veterans need a basic income more than other groups.
First, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates over 40,000 veterans were homeless in January 2017. Moreover, 62% of those vets were staying in shelters or temporary housing.
Second, 25% of all veterans have a service-connected disability, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates . In addition, 41% of Gulf War Veterans have a service-connected disability. Why Veterans require a Basic Income I think veterans require a basic income because there is evidence that shows military service puts people at an economic disadvantage. Specifically, “the […]
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