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.

A new study joins a growing body of literature pointing to lackluster outcomes.

Basic income programs are gaining momentum nationwide as local governments and nonprofits test this bold alternative to ...

Although no country has fully implemented a nationwide Universal Basic Income (UBI) plan as of July 2025, some continue to experiment with pilot programs or targeted, UBI-like versions known as ...

Guaranteed basic income programs differ from their idealistic cousin — a universal basic income. UBI, made famous by Andrew Yang during the 2016 presidential election, would provide a monthly ...

Four states so far have passed laws prohibiting the use of public money for no-strings cash aid. Advocates for basic income say the backlash is being fueled by a conservative think tank.

A German experiment has found that people are likely to continue working full-time even if they receive no-strings-attached universal basic income payments. Universal basic income, also known as ...

Basic income, particularly at this scale that has been studied, is not a cure-all or magical solution to poverty. Access to health care, schooling, child care and affordable housing are still needed.

Ireland's basic income pilot program for artists ends in August. For three years, 2,000 artists and creative workers received about $370 a week.