The Universal Basic Income idea has been resisted by several eggheads who think it's too imaginary and unrealistic until the Corona crisis.
Now the changing dynamics of geopolitics, rising unemployment and inequalities are fueling the sentiments and baises of the critics.
Universal Basic Income would work so much better than our existing means-tested welfare systems.
Government should implement #UBI in conjunction with universal basic services like healthcare, children’s education, public safety and water/energy infrastructure.
Change my mind.
You can do everything right and still become disabled. You can eat right, exercise, take vitamins, get sun, and still become disabled. No one is immune to disability. We’re all vulnerable. The sooner you acknowledge that, the sooner you’ll realize accessibility benefits everyone.
The fight to save life on earth 🌍 is a noble one. This Must NEVER be given up for any reason nor under any circumstance.
We Must NOT allow the wayward superpowers dictate the pace of each fight
Together, we must FUND THE FIGHT @FundtheFightNow & sustain it
Cc @Fight1GoodFight
Unfortunately, these are unfolding realities on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria where the govt once enforced its law which forbids children from street-begging to feed the families. It's sad to see the children on Yaba bridge, ogunlana and elsewhere begging again to keep the afloat
What if I told you that a single income once provided a home, a car, and a comfortable life for an entire family?
One shift in the economy made sure that would never happen again.
Here’s how they used feminism to double the workforce, slash wages, and turn two incomes into a necessity🧵
Universal Basic Income doesn’t make people lazy.
It helps make people free.
Free to leave abusive jobs.
Free to care for family.
Free to recover, create & contribute on your terms.
Imagine getting $1,000/month no strings attached. What would you do with that freedom? #UBI
Dear friends,
Imagine a World banking on America and the American Market to #EndPoverty by boosting inclusive trade & Commerce under the current vindictive administration steered by the one and only President Donald Trump @realDonaldTrump
Imagine the chance of attaining #SDGs1