Guaranteed Income

Why These Leftists Oppose Free Money

Why These Leftists Oppose Free Money Why These Leftists Oppose Free Money

A conversation with Daniel Zamora Vargas and Anton Jäger about why a “basic income” isn't such a progressive welfare idea. 

Aug 23, 2023 / Q&A / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

LA’s Grand Experiment in UBI

LA’s Grand Experiment in UBI LA’s Grand Experiment in UBI

Last year, the city sent $1,000 a month to 3,200 people. The Nation followed four participants throughout the duration of the program.

Jan 23, 2023 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

The Bold New Campaign to “End Poverty in California”

The Bold New Campaign to “End Poverty in California” The Bold New Campaign to “End Poverty in California”

Poverty isn’t an individual choice—it’s a collective one. And just as we choose to perpetuate it, we can choose to abolish it.

Feb 23, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Martin Luther King Jr.

A $2,000 Check Is a Good Start, but Struggling Americans Need $2,000 Every Month A $2,000 Check Is a Good Start, but Struggling Americans Need $2,000 Every Month

Dr. King taught us that direct cash payments are a smart response to poverty and mass unemployment. In this crisis, we need to heed that call.

Jan 18, 2021 / John Nichols

Stockton, CA

Starting From Stockton Starting From Stockton

What this small California city can teach America about basic income.

Nov 17, 2020 / David Kirp

Finally, a Bipartisan Bill That Would Help All Families

Finally, a Bipartisan Bill That Would Help All Families Finally, a Bipartisan Bill That Would Help All Families

The Bennet-Romney proposal includes a child allowance, which would reduce childhood poverty as well as benefit those further up the income ladder.

Jan 24, 2020 / Mike Konczal

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