Last week, Newark, N.J., Mayor Ras Baraka announced his intent to pursue a universal basic income program for his city’s residents. He’ll launch a pilot program to test the idea. The idea of giving ...

Republicans are stressing about the popularity of guaranteed basic income programs. They worry the programs will give the Democrats who support them an edge in the upcoming election. The GOP argues ...

Just a few years ago, the idea of giving people money with no strings attached was seen as ludicrous in mainstream policy circles. This week, a documentary on so-called "guaranteed income" programs ...

New York City is one of many areas across the country offering guaranteed basic income to low-income residents.joSon/Getty Images Guaranteed basic income programs can help low-income participants ...

Despite working two jobs, Lorrine Paradela, 46, of Stockton, California, endured unrelenting stress over whether she could pay her bills every month. “Sometimes you get child support, sometimes you ...

Arizona State House Republicans unanimously voted to ban basic-income programs in the state. They say guaranteed-basic-income programs are like socialism. Arizona has one of the highest rates of ...

At least 20 guaranteed income pilots have launched in cities and counties across the U.S. since 2018, and more than 5,400 families and individuals have started receiving between $300 and $1,000 a ...

Universal basic income helps low-income families pay their bills and find an upward path. It’s a compelling claim, but the opposite is true, write Victoria Eardley and Haley Holik. Getty Images The ...

Successful philanthropists — people who cause positive change — know the difference between a handout and a hand up. A handout typically sustains the misery of dependence. A hand up can lead to ...

An issue brief from Joy Moses shows how addressing the basic needs of the poor boosts the economy and helps meet national employment goals. Read also: Meeting the Needs of Low-Income Families in the ...