Ireland makes basic income for artists permanent

Ireland’s government is providing the country’s artists a basic income to 2,000 artists. The Chair of Ireland’s National ...
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Artists who got almost $1,500 a month under a basic income pilot say their work improved

A basic income program for the arts in Ireland ends in August after three years.Brian Lawless - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images Ireland's basic income pilot program for the arts ends in August.
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A marijuana tax is now funding $750 no-strings-attached monthly payments to families in New Mexico

Albuquerque is now funding a basic income project with its tax on recreational cannabis. The program targets vulnerable communities, providing $750 monthly payments to families. "This isn't just about ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income | The Conversation

Racial prejudice continues to fuel opposition to universal basic income, as well as other forms of social welfare.