Push For Universal Basic Income Outlives Andrew Yang's Campaign

Andrew Yang's campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination ended, but his proposal for Universal Basic Income (UBI), known as the freedom dividend, remains influential. UBI aims to provide a set amount of money to every citizen to address income inequality. Support for UBI has grown, with polls showing increased backing among voters. Political figures like James Felton Keith and organizations like Income Movement continue to advocate for UBI, emphasizing its potential to unite people across political lines and contribute to social justice. The movement seeks to integrate UBI into broader economic and social policies.

What was the primary goal of Andrew Yang's Freedom Dividend proposal?

• To combat income inequality

• To increase government revenue

• To promote entrepreneurship

• To reduce taxes

By how much did support for UBI among Democrats increase from February to September 2019?

• From 48% to 54%

• From 54% to 66%

• From 49% to 66%

• From 43% to 49%

Which political figure is mentioned as having overlap with Andrew Yang's ideas?

• Kamala Harris

• Elizabeth Warren

• Joe Biden

• Bernie Sanders

What is the role of Stacy Rutland in the UBI movement?

• Co-founder of Income Movement

• A political analyst

• A former Yang campaign adviser

• A Democratic candidate

What is the anticipated outcome of the grassroots movement for UBI according to Stacy Rutland?

• It will decrease in popularity

• It will focus solely on economic growth

• It will become part of a larger social justice movement

• It will remain tied to a single candidate