A new article by Scott Santens looks into one of the oldest and increasingly relevant ideas for funding UBI: a land value tax (LVT). Taxing land value and distributing revenue equally to everyone as a "land dividend" allows all citizens to share in wealth. zurl.co/ehdRN

An article by Lviv Herald reviews the growing body of evidence from Basic Income pilots, unconditional cash payments have shown to reduce poverty, improve well-being, and provide people with greater financial stability during periods of economic transitionhttps://zurl.co/XlsoF

In a recent interview, Economist Nouriel Roubini, widely known as "Dr. Doom" for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, says the rapid advance of AI could make Universal Basic Income or even some form of public ownership of AI wealth inevitable. zurl.co/w1T8u

A new article from BIEN argues that if Taiwan establishes a sovereign wealth fund, it should follow models like the Alaska Permanent Fund by paying a universal citizen dividend rather than concentrating the benefits within government spending. zurl.co/FFBsS

Guaranteeing a basic level of income would reduce poverty, improve health and education outcomes, and give people stability to participate more fully in work, caregiving, and their communities. Strengthening both economic security and long-term prosperity zurl.co/i0F91

An editorial in The Post argues that Universal Basic Income deserves renewed consideration as people grapple with rising living costs, inequality, and the growing impact of AI on work. It's not replacing work, it provides a foundation of economic security zurl.co/wbJdr

A new opinion piece suggests long working hours, financial insecurity, and the pressures of modern life leave many people with little time or energy for creativity, community, or critical thinking. A UBI is necessary for people to live more meaningful liveshttps://zurl.co/3cJlP

Two rural Colorado counties are joining a new research project exploring the impact of direct cash on financial stability. Eligible households in Huerfano and Las Animas counties will receive a one-time payment of $13,000 as part of a 2.5-year study.zurl.co/4Ompe

A universal basic income could dramatically reduce poverty and narrow inequality. One proposed UK model suggests £75/week for adults, £50/week per child, and £205/week for pensioners could halve child and pensioner poverty, working-age poverty by 75% zurl.co/8dENv

The Magnolia Mother's Trust in Mississippi is the longest-running guaranteed income program in the U.S., providing $1,000 to single black mothers, helping them afford essentials, reduce stress, care for their children, and build stable futures.zurl.co/UiwkP

Spain's Minimum Basic Income (Ingreso Mínimo Vital) show that 70% of beneficiary households include children. In comparison, 68% of primary recipients are women, highlighting the programme's role in reducing child poverty and supporting vulnerable familieshttps://zurl.co/JZWpR

Basic Income Guarantee is not just an economic policy, but a way to recognise and support the essential work of caregiving. Many people leave or reduce paid employment to care for children, older adults, or loved ones with disabilities, work that goes unpaidhttps://zurl.co/6Myt1

The European Union has taken a step toward considering a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) calling for an unconditional basic income, amid the impact of AI and automation on jobs, allowing campaigners to begin collecting signatures across EU member stateshttps://zurl.co/S17Qg

Two local governments in North Carolina are testing whether guaranteed income can help people successfully rebuild their lives after incarceration. Participants are using funds to cover essential basic needs as they transition back into their communities. zurl.co/1creV

TIME author Gene Sperling states that policymakers should also invest in what he calls "double-dignity jobs" roles that both provide workers with dignified employment and enable them to care for and support others, particularly in healthcare and education.zurl.co/CAzSG

Our July newsletter is out! This edition covers a new global roadmap for eradicating poverty, the Bootstraps UBI docuseries heading to streaming in 2026, and Comingle's community-funded UBI platform now in beta. Join our network and subscribe here: zurl.co/rm8i4

Universal Basic Income is a foundation for economic security and social cohesion. This article shows that it could free people from the fear of poverty, strengthen the economy, and create a fairer social contract by providing a guaranteed income floor. zurl.co/SoyIE

New research from George Mason University found that unrestricted cash payments gave working families greater financial stability and, in some cases, improved economic mobility, especially when paired with community support services. zurl.co/9uexD

A new book by Swampscott resident Richard Frenkel makes the case for a universal basic income in the age of automation. The book “Shares in America” argues that UBI offers a practical response to today's economic challenges. zurl.co/sihSy

Is Universal Basic Income an economic lifeline or a dependency trap? An opinion piece examines one of the most enduring debates around UBI, weighing concerns about work incentives and fiscal sustainability against evidence from various pilots around the worldhttps://zurl.co/8jMPp

A rural basic income pilot in Yeoncheon County, South Korea, is showing encouraging early results. According to newly released data, the programme has been associated with population growth, increased local spending, and higher birth rates. zurl.co/XXEel

The Marshall Islands is demonstrating how UBI can be part of a broader strategy to tackle poverty, climate vulnerability, and economic insecurity. The countries' ENRA programme aims to reduce poverty, ease the cost of living, and slow outward migration. zurl.co/0bKYY

A new feature in Wicked Leeks looks into the case for a Basic Income for Farmers, arguing that guaranteed monthly payments could help small-scale growers overcome financial insecurity, strengthen local food systems, and improve national food security. zurl.co/ipWiq

Albuquerque is expanding its Guaranteed Income Initiative aimed at reducing crime and supporting people recovering from substance use. The city will provide $750 per month for three years to participants, pairing payments with access to support services.zurl.co/8sM70

Does AI strengthen the case for Universal Basic Income? An article from Canadian Affairs highlights that early signs of disruption are emerging, particularly for younger workers entering fields such as software development, accounting, and graphic design. zurl.co/MNqX5

Results from the UpLift pilot, which provided $500 per month for two years to low-income working families, found participants used the income to pursue education, secure more reliable transportation, reduce food insecurity, and improve financial stability zurl.co/d6STa

South Korea’s Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has added his voice to the growing global debate on AI and basic income, arguing that societies must begin thinking seriously about how the wealth created by artificial intelligence should be distributed. zurl.co/m5Yia

A Bank co-founded by Bernice King has launched a debit card that directs a portion of its profits to organisations providing guaranteed income to mothers living in government housing. The initiative aims to support economic mobility and reduce poverty zurl.co/lhZZP

A growing idea in the AI and basic income debate: enormous wealth created by artificial intelligence could fund universal income while also improving public finances if captured through equity-sharing, public wealth funds, AI dividends, or stock-based levieshttps://zurl.co/qvUGj

New Zealand’s basic income debate is gaining fresh momentum as the Opportunity Party continues to rise in polls under the leadership of Qiulae Wong. It seeks to provide solutions to challenges such as housing affordability, inequality, and impact of AI zurl.co/F7NBK

An article traces how UBI has moved from an idea to a mainstream policy discussion, driven in part by concerns over artificial intelligence and automation. Read how figures such as Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Andrew Yang have brought UBI into public debate zurl.co/WqK0e

South Africa could soon take a major step toward permanent basic income support. Parliament has been told that the National Treasury is expected to decide by July on the proposed Basic Income Support policy, which could replace the temporary SRD grant. zurl.co/ixdzn

In this article, Scott Santens makes the case: a 10% VAT could fund $458/month per person in UBI, deficit-free. A regressive tax becomes progressive when paired with a universal dividend. The math works. The political will is the missing ingredient. zurl.co/RCFfm

New Australian data shows life satisfaction has dropped below COVID-era lows, with 8.5 million adults experiencing financial difficulty annually. Dr Bronwyn argues a UBI could be the foundation of a "social new deal" to restore cohesion before breakdown setshttps://zurl.co/5K7LA

The Economic Security Project is pushing to make guaranteed income permanent in California, funded by dedicated local taxes. Having helped launch 100+ pilots nationwide, they're now focused on the key question: how do pilots become lasting policy? zurl.co/S454H

AI is reigniting the UBI debate. From Finland's mental health gains to Kenya's nutrition boosts, pilots show promise, but financing a permanent, nationwide basic income remains the unsolved challenge. Is an AI Sovereign Wealth Fund the answer? zurl.co/4XcdP

President Lee Jae-myung is backing a major expansion of South Korea's rural basic income, citing strong results in Okcheon County. The pilot could grow from 17 to all 69 population-declining counties, with full rollout estimated at ₩4.9T per year. zurl.co/KXU8e

New findings: Iowa's UpLift Basic Income Pilot ($500/month, 2 yrs, 110 households) significantly boosted participants' hope, sense of mattering & self-reliance. These gains, researchers say, are unique among U.S. pilots. Read more: zurl.co/zWk7h

Our treasurer, Lindsay, completed the Rio Marathon last Sunday. Congratulations Lindsay Stirton !!!... still time to donate till the end of the month. Support the fund's mission here: zurl.co/UHrNA

In a recent statement, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung argued that the country’s Rural Basic Income programme should be made permanent and expanded. Citing the example of Okcheon County, where population decline reportedly reversed after the pilot. zurl.co/imWVo

The Trump administration is in talks with AI companies about potentially acquiring a stake in them to distribute equity to the American public, multiple outlets report, marking a step forward toward what’s known as “universal basic capital,” zurl.co/LVd14

Anthropic on Wednesday joined growing calls for the artificial intelligence industry to find ways to cushion people from the technology’s disruptions, announcing an initial $200 million investment to research AI’s impact on jobs and the economy. zurl.co/Exefj

Congratulations to BIEN Treasurer Lindsay Stirton on completing the Rio Marathon! 🏃‍♂️🎉 Our race is not yet over; we are keeping the fundraising open until June 30. Those of you who would like to support BIEN can still do so by donating here: zurl.co/nNQEq.

Benefits of direct cash support can continue long after the payments end. Three years after receiving $1,000 per month for one year through Austin’s guaranteed income pilot, Taniquewa Brewster says the programme helped transform her family’s trajectory. zurl.co/tebrH

Albuquerque’s Guaranteed Basic Income programme is showing promising early results, adding to the growing evidence that direct cash support can help families build long-term financial stability. zurl.co/ZjJnG

Albuquerque’s guaranteed income programme is attracting national attention for an innovative funding source: cannabis tax revenue. This report shows the city has used revenue from legal cannabis sales to fund a no-strings-attached guaranteed income pilot zurl.co/Hj6cL

A new article by Scott Santens proposes that corporations issue 1.5% new shares each year into a public wealth fund and then sell it all off slowly every day over the course of the year to convert it to cash and issue a $365 monthly dividend to everyone zurl.co/8Au6K

On June 7, BIEN Treasurer Lindsay Stirton ran the Rio de Janeiro Marathon to raise funds for the BIEN Congress Solidarity Fund... If you haven't gotten a chance to donate yet, the fundraiser will remain open until ... Help us reach our goal of €2500.zurl.co/dcJn3

UBI has always been justified as a foundation for human dignity and economic security. A new opinion piece from Bien points to growing evidence that AI is already reshaping labour markets, creating a need for systems that provide economic security. zurl.co/NXhi9

Last Push! Eve to the Rio Marathon, let's cheer our own BIEN Treasurer, Lindsay Stirton, as he runs to raise funds for the Congress Solidarity Fund, helping low-income participants attend BIEN 2026 in Toronto. Support his cause by donating here: zurl.co/wPGSM