Guaranteed Basic Income
Coverage of Guaranteed Basic Income in the Nexus archive.
- Years after basic income, participants share how their finances have changed
Participants in US guaranteed basic income programs received no-strings-attached cash, leading to job changes and improved housing, but many still struggled with long-term savings years after the payments ended. Key individuals include Cepia Harper and Crystal Crawford, who used the funds for essentials and education but faced ongoing financial challenges.
- Albuquerque uses weed tax to fund 'no-strings-attached' guaranteed income, sparking policy debate
Albuquerque uses cannabis tax revenue to fund a no-strings-attached guaranteed basic income (GBI) pilot program, making it one of the few such initiatives in the U.S. funded by municipal tax dollars. City leaders highlight positive outcomes like increased household savings, while emphasizing the program's departure from traditional government subsidies with strict qualifications.