A group of Democratic lawmakers wants to test a new kind of social safety net: a monthly paycheck provided by the federal government to spend however you want. New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman ...

Over half of Canadians feel “financially paralyzed” by the cost-of-living crisis, according to a recent poll. As life becomes more unaffordable for more people, we need governments to create policies ...

Crystal Crawford, 40, received $500 a month for one year from a guaranteed basic income pilot. Years later, she landed a new job and feels more able to pay household bills. Crawford still worries ...

A basic income program in Yolo County—one of the first such programs nationwide—lifted unhoused families above the California poverty line for two years. Families could, for a while, spend less time ...

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. — Walking outside on a cool, sunny day may seem like a typical day for most, but not in this case. “I committed a crime of selling drugs back in 2015,” said Calvin, who recently ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Taniquewa Brewster received $1,000 a month for one year from an Austin basic income program. She landed job certifications and ...