The real problem is that guaranteed income, however well-intentioned, requires steady funding, something governments in places like Illinois can’t afford to provide.

The nation's second-most populous county has extended its guaranteed income program through 2026. Thousands of low- and middle-income residents in Cook County, Illinois, are set to receive continued ...

Indianapolis community centers expand program giving families $500 monthly. Aims to reach 125 more families by 2028, ...

Reporting live from Chicago, Kelly Saberi told viewers that Cook County has now secured $7.5 million for a new guaranteed ...

In the United States, the debate over a universal basic income is an exercise in “first world problems.” If we simply give ...

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 ...

There has been a lot of talk about “universal basic income” recently, especially during the pandemic. It’s the concept of giving money to people, no strings attached. We've seen pilot programs around ...

A Coinbase and GiveDirectly pilot is giving $12,000 in USDC (a stablecoin) to low-income New Yorkers. The program takes inspiration from universal basic income experiments.

As an artist who brings complex stories to life through theater, I understand the power of storytelling to shape how we see the world — and what we believe is possible. Narratives can inspire hope, ...