Basic Income Earth

Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) was founded in 1986 as an international organisation that fosters informed discussion about a Basic Income.

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It’s happening! The countdown to the 2026 BIEN Congress, landing in Philadelphia 27–29 July, has officially begun.

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What would Basic Income change for you in reality? UBI4ALL’s 10th Basic Income Raffle will be during the BIEN Congress in Toronto. One person will receive a total of €9,600 in Basic Income. Participation is completely free and open worldwide for 16+👉 https://t.co/luyZGdCA4u

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A new article in the Morning Star states that rather than viewing UBI as a replacement for public services or workers' rights, it should be seen as part of a broader strategy to ensure that the productivity gains from tech progress are shared across societyhttps://zurl.co/uk8R4

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A new proposal from the Busan Research Institute suggests that a Youth Basic Income could help reverse the city's growing population decline and retain young people. The institute recommends a 24-month pilot providing 300,000 won per month to young adults.https://t.co/IWwCPOyj51

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A new report from The Seoul Economic Daily spotlights Boeun County, where a monthly 160,000-won basic income, paid in local currency, has attracted an average of around 20 new residents a day since the county joined the government's pilot programme. https://t.co/DJFZardbWF

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A new review of Nutrition North Canada is calling for a bold rethink of food security in Canada's North, including consideration of a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income. The review argues that high food prices cannot be solved through food subsidies alone. https://t.co/8n39rw1UpO

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An article in the Rabble looks into how Universal Basic Income should be viewed as a response to today's interconnected "polycrisis'', overlapping challenges of climate change, inequality, housing unaffordability, economic insecurity, and rapid tech change https://t.co/WOEbyUR66H

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The Baltimore Community Guaranteed Income Club brings together 50+ members who voluntarily contribute up to 7% of take-home pay into a shared fund. Members in financial hardship receive weekly support for essentials like rent, groceries, and utility billshttps://zurl.co/mdewu

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A former participant in Atlanta's guaranteed income pilot used her $500 monthly payments to cover essential bills while launching her own consulting business. Four years later, that business continues to provide income alongside her full-time job. https://t.co/7YFLJZJg2Y

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From Newark, a former participant in a guaranteed-income pilot describes how unconditional monthly cash provided the stability to pay bills, reduce stress, and focus on building a better future. A powerful first-hand account of its impact on people's lives https://t.co/kAieRWedxr

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What would Basic Income change for you in reality? UBI4ALL’s 10th Basic Income Raffle will be during the BIEN Congress in Toronto. One person will receive a total of €9,600 in Basic Income. Participation is completely free and open worldwide for 16+👉 https://t.co/TY8WNevAVi

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Could Ireland be the first country in Europe to introduce a national Universal Basic Income? A new discussion paper from Equal Right and Feasta explores how UBI could support a wellbeing economy. Register to join the launch webinar on 24 July to learn morehttps://zurl.co/PXJI0

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Universal Basic Income is back in the UK spotlight. Following Andy Burnham's rise to Prime Minister, articles examine whether his long-standing interest in UBI could shape future government policy as AI, insecure work, and the cost-of-living crisis rise https://t.co/J1ti1atZAB

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Ten years in the making, Bootstraps is a documentary series by Emmy-winning filmmaker Deia Schlosberg that followed eleven households through a multi-year basic income experiment. If you'll be in town for BIEN Congress, register here for your free ticket; https://t.co/ecut5DIt1z

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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. https://t.co/Zxlul3poNX

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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

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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. https://t.co/PI65GjPJDE

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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. https://t.co/G8F3Fro6FL

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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 https://t.co/u6tosXH3Wd

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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 https://t.co/oAMLyGxO1h

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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