Poverty and income

John Neely Kennedy and the sad persistence of (North) American ignorance

There wouldn't even be an excuse for such ignorance of a neighboring country if it were to come from an ordinary citizen. But when it comes from a citizen who's paid $190+K a year and is supposedly qualified to represent the rest of us, that's a problem.

What You`ve Lost

During the school year 2020-2022, Department of Education employees worked remotely for an entire year once the Covid19 shutdown reached NYC, then they worked inside the schools when many other employees chose to remain remote. We were praised as heroes for rising to the challenges of Covid and getting the work done for City kids. [...]

May 16 Income Movement Shake Up Congress Car Parade

Social distance can't stop activism: May 16th Shake Up Congress Car Parade to demand recurring cash payments to be included in COVID19 legislation

Basic Income March, 2019

On October 26, 2019, people from across the region and even from other states who want a national UBI marched from Convent Avenue Baptist Church in Upper Manhattan to Roberto Clemente Plaza in Mott Haven, The Bronx. Veterans of the Universal Basic Income Movement as well ask people new to the movement turned out for an unconditional, consistent income transfer for every adult over 18, sufficient to meet basic human needs. Check out the highlights and sign up for the Income Movement at www.basicincomemarch.com

Andrew Yang at Washington Square Park, NYC May 14th

Today, in 2019, we know the truth: automation is shredding swaths of human jobs, including at our drug stores, our clothing stores, and our banks.

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