New Yorkers receive $12K worth of this obscure asset, no strings attached. Supporters, critics clash over ‘basic income’

That’s what a select group of New Yorkers is receiving. GiveDirectly — a nonprofit focused on direct cash transfers to people ...
Yahoo

L.A., Chicago giving away cash with no strings attached to residents in need. Are universal basic income programs working?

LOS ANGELES – Life was falling into place for Georgia Horton. After more than 20 years in prison, she was building a new path forward with a blossoming career in sharing her story: She went from a ...
Yahoo

New basic income program gives central Iowans $500 a month — no strings attached

Anne Bacon, CEO of the nonprofit IMPACT Community Partnership, said she's figured out why people experience financial problems — and the reason is much simpler than others might think. "Addition and ...
Governing

No Strings Attached: Chicago to Study Universal Basic Income

On his way out of office, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is set to create a task force that would consider whether to make monthly no-strings-attached payments to a group of Chicago families to help them make ...

Select New Yorkers to receive $12K worth of obscure asset with no strings attached. Supporters, critics clash over basic income. Where do you stand?

Not everyone is convinced it's a good idea.