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$750 a month was given to homeless people in California. What they spent it on is more evidence that universal basic income works. (www.businessinsider.com)
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[โ€“] hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think you're mixing up UBI with basic welfare. Main point of UBI is that it's given to everyone regardless of their income. From the poorest of homeless to Musk and Bezos.

[โ€“] moitoi@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 years ago

I know the difference.