Published Wed, Aug 21 2019 12:12 PM EDT
While Andrew Yang is best known as the Democratic presidential hopeful touting free cash for Americans as part of his political campaign, he’s not the only one. Though much of the attention on fellow Democratic candidate Marianne Williamson has focused on the best-selling self-help author’s unconventional platform of loveand spirituality (and her friendship with Oprah Winfrey), she also has a plan to institute a universal basic income.
Part of Williamson’s economic plan is to pay all American citizens ages 18 to 65 (or until they are eligible for their Social Security payment) $1,000 per month, no questions asked. (The age at which people get Social Security benefits depends on year of birth.)
“This will provide immediate cash relief to those who need it. It will give people a small but reliable stream of income. It will create a floor so no American needs to be hungry. It will also provide a big stimulus to the economy as people spend this money on food, clothes and other essentials,” according to Williamson’s campaign website. ...
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