Why is basic income being debated?

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Universal Basic Income (UBI)

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Basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th-century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken for private gain

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Salon

What “Universal Basic Guys” gets wrong about basic income – and why it matters

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The Baltimore Sun

The pitfalls of universal basic income | EDITORIAL

Howard County’s new Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot may be framed as compassionate policy, but it’s part of a troubling pattern that’s taking root across Maryland and the United States. Following ...

Marshall Islands basic income effort gains crypto-connected backers

This article has been updated to clarify the role of M1X Global in the first paragraph. The technology provider building the ...