In 1795, an English district called Speenhamland implemented what some credit as the very first basic income scheme. Bad harvests, soaring food prices and rising unemployment made life bleak. So local officials formulated a radical plan: Give people money. https://t.co/JQBmGAG1JS
As the pandemic continues to escalate, going home for the holidays this year doesn't really feel like an option. This is what holidays look like for Reader staffers in 2020. https://t.co/90Tp8ETa5K