For proponents of a universal basic income (or UBI), governments' responses to the pandemic offer a moment of opportunity — and of vindication. A papal blessingOn Tuesday, Pope Francis became the latest public figure to embrace the idea of a universal basic income, calling it a "change that can no longer be put off." "This may be the time to consider a universal basic wage which would acknowledge and dignify the noble, essential tasks you carry out." Pope Francis recently expressed support for the idea of a universal basic income. Here in North America, the idea of a universal basic income was the driving force behind the surprisingly strong campaign of political outsider Andrew Yang for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Source: CBC News April 19, 2020 07:52 UTC