A guaranteed basic income program pilot in Seattle gave 102 low-income residents $500 monthly. Employment among the participants nearly doubled.
  • A Seattle basic income pilot gave low-income residents $500 a month, nearly doubling employment rates.
  • Some participants reported getting new housing, while others saw their employment incomes rise.
  • Basic income pilots nationwide have seen noteworthy success, despite conservative opposition.
  • @nexguy
    4•8 months ago

    I’ll start. I’m not going to eat now.

    • @this_1_is_mine
      2•8 months ago

      I started yesterday. Take that capitalist. Can’t make money of my continued existence if I’m not spending anything…