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Protests, defections and retirements: the ups and downs of Australian politics in pictures

Daniel Hart advocates for basic income in Australia through a nationwide trek.

Food banks across Canada are begging to be put out of business | CBC Radio

Food banks may soon be obsolete if basic income policies are implemented to combat poverty in Canada.
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New findings from Sam Altman's basic-income study challenge one of the main arguments against the idea

Recipients valued work more after receiving monthly payments, challenging misconceptions that basic income discourages employment.

Universal basic income: What UBI is, how it works, how it would affect the economy, and what supporters and critics say

Universal basic income (UBI) is gaining global traction, primarily aimed at reducing poverty through cash payments without conditions.

New findings from Sam Altman's basic-income study challenge one of the main arguments against the idea

Recipients valued work more after receiving monthly payments, challenging misconceptions that basic income discourages employment.

Universal basic income: What UBI is, how it works, how it would affect the economy, and what supporters and critics say

Universal basic income (UBI) is gaining global traction, primarily aimed at reducing poverty through cash payments without conditions.
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Universal basic income in the US isn't yet reality, but 16 states have UBI-like programs that give residents cash

Guaranteed basic-income programs provide essential financial support to low-income individuals to help them afford necessities like housing and food.
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L.A. Community Colleges launch guaranteed income program

LACCD's BOOST program offers basic income aid of $1,000/month to 250 low-income students, aiding their education and living costs.

Some community college kids in LA will now get a $1,000 monthly basic income

Los Angeles Community College District launches a basic income program for students in health careers, offering $1,000 monthly payments for a year.

L.A. Community Colleges launch guaranteed income program

LACCD's BOOST program offers basic income aid of $1,000/month to 250 low-income students, aiding their education and living costs.

Some community college kids in LA will now get a $1,000 monthly basic income

Los Angeles Community College District launches a basic income program for students in health careers, offering $1,000 monthly payments for a year.
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A basic income program funded by descendants of slave owners provides $1,000 a month as a form of reparations

The Close siblings fund a basic income program for victims of policing as reparations for their family's history as slave owners.
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Texas lawsuits keep challenging guaranteed basic income programs, calling no-strings-attached cash 'unconstitutional'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing to block a Harris County basic income program, claiming it is unconstitutional under state law.

Author, advocate explores universal income among solutions for homelessness - Austin Monitor

Nonprofit group in San Francisco is expanding basic income payments for the homeless.
Miracle Messages offers family reunification help and phone buddy program along with basic income to help the homeless.

Texas lawsuits keep challenging guaranteed basic income programs, calling no-strings-attached cash 'unconstitutional'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing to block a Harris County basic income program, claiming it is unconstitutional under state law.

Author, advocate explores universal income among solutions for homelessness - Austin Monitor

Nonprofit group in San Francisco is expanding basic income payments for the homeless.
Miracle Messages offers family reunification help and phone buddy program along with basic income to help the homeless.
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75 artists received $9,000 each in a basic income trial. The cash helped a yarn guru to buy a house and a new car.

Guaranteed basic income helped artists afford essentials and improve their circumstances during financial struggles.
The Guaranteed Income for Artists program provides financial support to assist in recovery from pandemic-related hardships.

Could a 2-a-day basic income be the key to protecting rainforests?

Indigenous communities in the Amazon initially reacted with skepticism towards external initiatives but collaborated to launch the world's first basic income pilot for rainforest peoples.

Financial constraints often trap domestic violence victims. Los Angeles thinks a basic income is a solution.

Los Angeles officials propose basic income program for domestic violence survivors.

Basic Income Gives Money without Strings. Here's How People Spend It

Basic income can significantly improve financial security and stability, demonstrated by studies showing increased spending on basic needs and reduced emergency room visits.

As new tech threatens jobs, Silicon Valley promotes no-strings cash aid

The article discusses the concept of basic income and the potential benefits of providing cash aid from the government to individuals amidst job losses due to technological advancements.

New IRS Direct File program now available in California

Direct File service from the IRS is a new, user-friendly option for simple tax returns in California and other states.
Direct File is designed for taxpayers with basic income sources and limited credits and deductions, excluding self-employed individuals.
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