Every time another basic income pilot like this concludes - the results are "unprecedented." It's almost like it's time for it to become universal or something.

SSscottsantens.comJul 31, 2024 2:44pm

The results of another BIG pilot are now available. This one was in L.A. and provided $1,000/mo for a year (2022 to 2023) to 3,200 people and compared them to a control group of 5,000. Every household started in poverty and with kids or expecting a baby. The results speak for themselves. 👇

Los Angeles gave families $1,000 a month in the biggest basic income pilot in the country. Now the results are in.

A basic income pilot in Los Angeles saw increases in the quality of life for participants and their families. Some even left abusive situations.

Need Universal Basic Services too, otherwise it'll just be a gift to landlords/service providers

Link to bypass the paywall: archive.ph/R17s7

and it's like, so basic!

We had a form of this in Germany. Parents are entitled to an automatic monthly per-child payment. The idea is to ensure children have the necessities. If you earn too much, they claw it back at tax time. The result is only those who need it will receive it.

BuT tHaTs SoCiAlIsM

"Unprecedented" seems to be going through the "using literally to mean figuratively" treatment

America paraphrases Meatloaf - "I'd do anything to stop homelessness, but I won't do THAT"

Combining universal and basic income together has a great ring to it

We are living in one of the richest countries in the world, and the people are struggling.