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NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Speaker Adrienne Adams to propose basic income for homeless children

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams proposes a guaranteed income program for homeless families and youth to alleviate poverty.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Speaker Adrienne Adams to propose basic income for homeless children

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams proposes a guaranteed income program for homeless families and youth to alleviate poverty.
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philosophy
fromAeon
1 month ago

China, the World Bank, and the truth about global poverty | Aeon Essays

Global poverty has significantly decreased, but flawed measurements hide ongoing struggles faced by those just above the poverty line.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Advocates urge Mayor Adams to expand Fair Fares transit discount program

Advocates are urging for expansion of NYC's Fair Fares program to include more residents earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level.
Parenting
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

10 Surprising Ways Social Security Supports Families Beyond Retirement

The Social Security Administration provides more than just retirement support, including benefits for spouses, survivors, and individuals with disabilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Chloe and Crufts: photos of the day Thursday

The latest report of the Philippine Statistics Authority highlighted a decrease in the poverty rate, dropping to 15.5% in 2024 from 18.1% in 2021.
UK news
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Social justice
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

2 cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing.

Guaranteed basic income can improve financial stability for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Participants experienced mental health benefits from reduced financial stress.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Universal basic income program could cut poverty up to 40%: Budget watchdog | CBC News

A guaranteed basic income could reduce poverty in Canada by up to 40%.
Implementing a basic income program may result in a net cost of $3.6 billion to $5 billion for the government.
Social justice
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

2 cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing.

Guaranteed basic income can improve financial stability for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Participants experienced mental health benefits from reduced financial stress.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Universal basic income program could cut poverty up to 40%: Budget watchdog | CBC News

A guaranteed basic income could reduce poverty in Canada by up to 40%.
Implementing a basic income program may result in a net cost of $3.6 billion to $5 billion for the government.
more#basic-income
Online Community Development
fromModern Farmer
8 months ago

On the Ground with Philadelphia Residents Transforming Vacant Lots to Combat Food Insecurity - Modern Farmer

Community gardens in Philadelphia are transforming abandoned lots into vital green spaces, promoting food security in underserved areas.
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