Dec 20, 2022The Christmas BasketA True Story by Diane Pagen In memory of Allan “Al” Sheahen 1932–2013 It’s Christmastime, 2004. Children’s pictures of Santa Claus and stockings made from red construction paper, glue and cotton balls hang on my office door. My small, windowless office is in the back of our school. I turn the key and sit right down…Guaranteed Income15 min readGuaranteed Income15 min read
Jul 27, 2022In Search of DecencyUniversal basic income will protect workers from coercion By Diane Pagen When a person loses a job, modern American society and its existing income aid programs require that you prove you deserve help to receive any support as you look for further employment. Being a human being with inherent value is not reason enough to gain access to…Universal Basic Income4 min readUniversal Basic Income4 min read
Apr 4, 2022By Annie FlomBy Annie Flom We hosted our first State of the Movement meeting of 2022 last week, kicking off what’s sure to be a busy year in the fight to advance basic income. We were thrilled to have a great lineup of guests, starting off with one of the biggest cash…Basic Income3 min readBasic Income3 min read
Mar 4, 2022Oregon Lawmakers Drop the Ball on Basic IncomeBy Stacey Rutland A new bill introduced by Rep. Brad Witt in the Oregon legislature would have established a state-run basic income program. H.R. 4079 would have created the Oregon Freedom Pilot Program, a fund for a long-term basic income of $750 a month distributed to more than 2,000 former…Basic Income4 min readBasic Income4 min read
Dec 23, 2021Taking Stock, Celebrating Our Progress and Getting InspiredBasic Income March, 2021 By Erica Wright The Basic Income March serves as our movement’s annual reminder to pause, take stock and celebrate our progress. This year was full of things to celebrate: from the over 90 pilots taking place across the U.S. to the extended Child Tax Credit — the first national guaranteed…Basic Income3 min readBasic Income3 min read
Nov 18, 2021Elevating Community VoicesWe want the world to hear from you! By Annie Flom As a people-powered movement, your stories are at the heart of everything we do. There are plenty of groups that do the important work of pushing for cash policies in the halls of Congress or among think tanks, but Income Movement is the only organization dedicated solely…Universal Basic Income3 min readUniversal Basic Income3 min read
Oct 26, 2021A Basic Income Means Basic DignityBy Stacey Rutland As an organization dedicated to the creation of a basic income for all who need it, we’ve been thrilled to see the growing interest in the concept over the past two years. From the presidential stage to the proliferation of dozens of pilots across the country, the…Phoenix3 min readPhoenix3 min read
Oct 14, 2021Making Your Voices HeardBy Annie Flom As a people-powered organization, we exist because of you and for you. So when we fight for something, we want to center you. This is especially true of our efforts to show federal leaders why the expanded Child Tax Credit, which is essentially a temporary basic income…Basic Income3 min readBasic Income3 min read
Sep 30, 2021My Journey with Money, Supporting Myself, and WorthinessBy Rita Gau Is it too much to expect to be able to meet your basic needs and have the resources to obtain what contributes to your well-being? Is it too much to expect to be able to pay your rent/mortgage, buy nutritious food, or visit your out-of-state family? What…Universal Basic Income6 min readUniversal Basic Income6 min read
Sep 23, 2021See You On the Streets!By Annie Flom We are just a few days out from the third annual Basic Income March! …Ubi2 min readUbi2 min read
