Seattle’s Impactful Initiative
Controversy and Advocacy
According to Business Insider, in Seattle, a special Universal Basic Income program gave $500 every month to Americans who didn’t have much money. This helped them find jobs and improve their lives. Over 100 Americans mostly Americans of color took part in the Universal Basic Income program which lasted for 10 months. After the Universal Basic Income program almost twice as many Americans had jobs compared to before.
This success in Seattle is similar to what’s happening in other places across the country. More and more, these Universal Basic Income programs are helping Americans pay bills and find stable jobs. Despite many believe these Universal Basic Income programs are vital for giving everyone a fair chance to succeed financially.
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Nationwide Impact
Furthermore, they give money and chances to find jobs to those who need them. Some politicians don’t like these Universal Basic Income programs but many think they’re important for making things fair for everyone. As talks about these programs go on success stories from places like Seattle prove they can make a difference for those struggling financially.