Seattle gave low-income residents $500 monthly payments with no strings attached. Some got new housing and employment rates nearly doubled.
April 19, 2024 at 09:33 AM EDT
A Seattle basic income pilot gave low-income residents $500 a month, nearly doubling employment among participants. The majority of the selected participants were people of color. Basic income pilots nationwide have seen noteworthy success, despite conservative opposition. A Seattle guaranteed basic … Source
