Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New York City is one of many areas across the country offering guaranteed basic income to low-income residents.joSon/Getty Images ...

Last week, Newark, N.J., Mayor Ras Baraka announced his intent to pursue a universal basic income program for his city’s residents. He’ll launch a pilot program to test the idea. The idea of giving ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Universal or guaranteed basic income programs are gaining momentum ...

Just a few years ago, the idea of giving people money with no strings attached was seen as ludicrous in mainstream policy circles. This week, a documentary on so-called "guaranteed income" programs ...

Republican lawmakers from various states are seeking to ban guaranteed basic-income programs. These programs typically provide $500 to $1,000 monthly payments to low-income Americans for 1-2 years.

The Affordable Care Act employs two main strategies for expanding health insurance coverage--first, by extending Medicaid to millions of additional low-income people, and second, by allowing ...