Guaranteed basic income programs have become a trend across the U.S. in recent years with more than 100 GBI pilots launched since 2018. The effort grew due to mayors working together.

Now, pilot programs are popping up across the country. The movement already has 100 mayors on board, and they're getting county leaders to join the movement through Counties for a Guaranteed Income.

New documentary explores impact of universal basic income programs Just a few years ago, the idea of giving people money with no strings attached was seen as ludicrous in mainstream policy circles.

For progressives, a basic universal income is a mechanism for redistributing money. It’s based on the idea that everyone is entitled to an income, whether they’re willing to work for it or not.

Countries like Kenya, Ireland, and the UK are experimenting with universal basic income or guaranteed basic income through active programs.

Over 50 cities and counties have piloted basic-income programs that give residents hundreds of dollars a month for housing and groceries.

It’s time for Ottawa to seriously study how a guaranteed basic income could replace outdated layers of sclerotic support programs John Ibbitson Published December 23, 2021 ...