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Fund the Cryptid: Universal Basic Income and the Right to Say No
Universal basic income is usually presented as an anti-poverty program. Scott Santens argues that it is also a foundation for freedom—the ability to refuse an abusive job, leave a dangerous situation, care for family, or pursue meaningful work without risking homelessness. Dave Pederson talks with Scott about what UBI actually is, why it should be universal and unconditional, and whether people would really stop working. They examine basic income as a "permanent strike fund" that could raise workers' bargaining power, strengthen unions, support unpaid caregivers, and ensure that the benefits…
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