In 1967–68, amid the national college debate topic, versions of the idea reached the Oval Office in the Nixon era, then ebbed ...

Oregon's universal basic income measure failed, with 78.8% of voters opposing the policy. The measure proposed giving $1,600 annually to state residents, funded by a corporate tax increase. Basic ...

As Americans struggle with the high cost of living, an old idea is getting a fresh look. In dozens of pilot programs around the country, policymakers and researchers are exploring what happens when ...

Imagine waking up to a $1,000 deposit in your bank account every month—no strings attached. No boss breathing down your neck, no endless job hunts in a gig economy that's more grind than glory. That's ...

The idea of a universal basic income—a taxpayer-funded minimum monthly payment meant to reduce poverty and improve opportunity—is alluring. That’s especially true for low-income mothers of newborns.

The Perfect Storm Hitting Generation X Almost 900,000 private sector employees have already lost their jobs and another 300,000 federal government employees are out of work by the end of 2025, ...

NPR's Noel King speaks with Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang and two voters on their most pressing questions on Yang's platform. Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang On His ...