Smart people are calling for universal basic income (UBI) in response to economic disruptions wrought by COVID-19. UBI will serve as an economic floor to help a huge swath of society pay bills, buy groceries, and most importantly as a necessary cash infusion so families and individuals can afford to shelter in place in order… Continue reading Universal Basic Income is a Correct Response to COVID-19
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The Fiscal Stimulus that Will Inoculate America from the COVID-19 Recession | Opinion
In addition to the temporary universal basic income (UBI) proposed by several prominent outlets. Let’s also immediately give all Americans a $3,000 investment account they can’t cash out until age 70 (those older than 70 can have the money now). This will give all Americans a stake in this country’s businesses, put money into these… Continue reading The Fiscal Stimulus that Will Inoculate America from the COVID-19 Recession | Opinion
Top Tweets About Andrew Yang In the December 2019 Presidential Debate
I’ve been an Andrew Yang fan since first hearing him interviewed on the Joe Rogan Podcast in February. Since then, I’ve been inspired to write about him, and how his policies will set America up for a great future. October 2019 Andrew Yang Debate Highlights on Twitter November 2019 Andrew Yang Debate Highlights on Twitter… Continue reading Top Tweets About Andrew Yang In the December 2019 Presidential Debate
Despite Mayor Tubbs’s Concerns, Yang’s Opt-in Model for Universal Basic Income Will Work (op-ed)
The Sacramento Bee published an article titled: Stockton’s mayor doesn’t like Andrew Yang’s universal basic income plan. Here’s why. In the 30 minute interview about Mayor Tubbs own universal basic income (UBI) pilot, the interviewer asks Tubbs, “do you support Andrew Yang’s UBI plan?” In response, Tubbs says he does not support the plan because participants… Continue reading Despite Mayor Tubbs’s Concerns, Yang’s Opt-in Model for Universal Basic Income Will Work (op-ed)
Six Existential Problems Universal Basic Income Is Likely to Solve
First, what is universal basic income (UBI)? UBI is an unconditionally given amount of money to all citizens. In the US, the figure most commonly discussed is $1,000/month to everyone who is 18 years or age or older. Sounds crazy, right? It wasn’t crazy to Dr. King, Jr: Here’s more: Check out these videos for… Continue reading Six Existential Problems Universal Basic Income Is Likely to Solve