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I've heard some recently suggest that protesting is ineffective and potentially a waste of time/resources/efforts.
I think this is a pretty solid rebuttal to that notion. Worth a read.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I think this is a pretty solid rebuttal to that notion. Worth a read.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very
From emancipation to women’s suffrage, civil rights and BLM, mass movement has shaped the arc of US history
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I've heard some recently suggest that protesting is ineffective and potentially a waste of time/resources/efforts.
I think this is a pretty solid rebuttal to that notion. Worth a read.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I think this is a pretty solid rebuttal to that notion. Worth a read.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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If we replaced all 535 of our DC "representatives" with people who have No Ties To Donors - they would probably solve most of our problems in a few weeks.
December 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
If we replaced all 535 of our DC "representatives" with people who have No Ties To Donors - they would probably solve most of our problems in a few weeks.
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It makes me happy how many people have helped ratio this with replies about universal basic income. Yes, UBI is the answer here. There are already so many great ideas out there that people just don't have the freedom and time to develop and make real due to being stuck on the survival treadmill.
America, you have spoken loud and clear: You do not like AI. But what if AI is the way to restart the world’s idea machine?
We’re running out of good ideas. AI might be how we find new ones.
What if the best use of AI is restarting the world’s idea machine?
www.vox.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It makes me happy how many people have helped ratio this with replies about universal basic income. Yes, UBI is the answer here. There are already so many great ideas out there that people just don't have the freedom and time to develop and make real due to being stuck on the survival treadmill.
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"So if they are producing truly untold riches, I think we need to find a way to provide some stability to the American worker, to American families, and UBI is going to be part of that solution.”
— @alexbores.nyc
Meet the Democrat running for Congress in NY-12 on a regulate AI and do UBI platform.
— @alexbores.nyc
Meet the Democrat running for Congress in NY-12 on a regulate AI and do UBI platform.
Meet the Democrat who wants universal basic income to soften the AI blow
Alex Bores is "bullish" on what AI can achieve. He's also the target of a $10 million campaign from a pro-AI group as he runs for Congress
qz.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
"So if they are producing truly untold riches, I think we need to find a way to provide some stability to the American worker, to American families, and UBI is going to be part of that solution.”
— @alexbores.nyc
Meet the Democrat running for Congress in NY-12 on a regulate AI and do UBI platform.
— @alexbores.nyc
Meet the Democrat running for Congress in NY-12 on a regulate AI and do UBI platform.
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A new and deeper analysis of Finland's basic income experiment has found that poor mental health was 33% lower (8 points) in the basic income group, whose only difference from the control group was UNCONDITIONALITY. Both groups got the same amount of monthly cash.
www.demogr.mpg.de/papers/worki...
www.demogr.mpg.de/papers/worki...
December 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A new and deeper analysis of Finland's basic income experiment has found that poor mental health was 33% lower (8 points) in the basic income group, whose only difference from the control group was UNCONDITIONALITY. Both groups got the same amount of monthly cash.
www.demogr.mpg.de/papers/worki...
www.demogr.mpg.de/papers/worki...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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We waste millions policing eligibility for public assistance.
With Universal Basic Income we could guarantee dignity with far less bureaucracy. #UBI
With Universal Basic Income we could guarantee dignity with far less bureaucracy. #UBI
December 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We waste millions policing eligibility for public assistance.
With Universal Basic Income we could guarantee dignity with far less bureaucracy. #UBI
With Universal Basic Income we could guarantee dignity with far less bureaucracy. #UBI
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Just did this interview a couple weeks ago to discuss universal basic income (UBI) in an introductory way. If you watch it, I hope you enjoy it and share it with others.
Episode 27 | Your Share of the Profits: Scott Santens on Why UBI Is Obvious, Not Radical
YouTube video by The Meg and Amy Show
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Just did this interview a couple weeks ago to discuss universal basic income (UBI) in an introductory way. If you watch it, I hope you enjoy it and share it with others.
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Look out BC! China’s LNG demand drops for 13th month running. Last week, Pakistan cancelled a huge contract to purchase LNG from Qatar (even choosing to pay a penalty) because they no longer need/want it -- the solar revolution is quickly displacing demand for LNG.
financialpost.com/pmn/business...
financialpost.com/pmn/business...
China's LNG Imports Set to Drop for 13th Month, Kpler Data Show
Seaborne shipments of liquefied natural gas to China in November are set to drop for a 13th straight month on an annual basis, extending a slump in purchases as dom…
financialpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Look out BC! China’s LNG demand drops for 13th month running. Last week, Pakistan cancelled a huge contract to purchase LNG from Qatar (even choosing to pay a penalty) because they no longer need/want it -- the solar revolution is quickly displacing demand for LNG.
financialpost.com/pmn/business...
financialpost.com/pmn/business...
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The welfare state we use was designed for an industrial world that ran on horses and steam power. Labour has long changed since then. We should change from a net full of holes to a solid floor.
November 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The welfare state we use was designed for an industrial world that ran on horses and steam power. Labour has long changed since then. We should change from a net full of holes to a solid floor.
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"Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Wednesday released a study that found that artificial intelligence can already replace 11.7% of the U.S. labor market, or as much as $1.2 trillion in wages across finance, health care and professional services."
Universal basic income is needed yesterday.
Universal basic income is needed yesterday.
MIT study finds AI can already replace 11.7% of U.S. workforce
Artificial intelligence can already replace 11.7% of the U.S. labor market, across finance, health care and professional services, according to MIT's study.
www.cnbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Wednesday released a study that found that artificial intelligence can already replace 11.7% of the U.S. labor market, or as much as $1.2 trillion in wages across finance, health care and professional services."
Universal basic income is needed yesterday.
Universal basic income is needed yesterday.
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Banks will collect as much as the value of your home in interest payments. Extending amortizations just makes it worse.
We need to disrupt this cycle of unlimited credit fuelling unlimited prices.
We need to disrupt this cycle of unlimited credit fuelling unlimited prices.
November 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Banks will collect as much as the value of your home in interest payments. Extending amortizations just makes it worse.
We need to disrupt this cycle of unlimited credit fuelling unlimited prices.
We need to disrupt this cycle of unlimited credit fuelling unlimited prices.
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This is the kind of thing I think about when someone complains that universal basic income would make people dependent on the government for survival. You instead want to depend on Tyson Foods for your survival? Do you get to vote on what corporations do??
Tyson Foods announces closure of its longtime beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, throwing 3,200 people out of work in a town of 11,500. https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/21/nebraskans-lament-tyson-decision-to-close-lexington-plant-with-3200-workers/
November 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This is the kind of thing I think about when someone complains that universal basic income would make people dependent on the government for survival. You instead want to depend on Tyson Foods for your survival? Do you get to vote on what corporations do??
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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I'm really impressed with how Rashida Tlaib improved her BOOST proposal from the last time she introduced it. Last time it had a phaseout, meaning it required means testing. This time, she dropped the means testing and used a surtax to better accomplish her goal of avoiding boosting those over $150k
Rep. Rashida Tlaib as part of her Economic Dignity for All agenda has introduced a new version of her BOOST Act which is now a Universal Basic Income of $250/mo paired with a new 2.5% tax on incomes over $30k to function as a phaseout. That means everyone under $150k would see a net boost in income.
November 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I'm really impressed with how Rashida Tlaib improved her BOOST proposal from the last time she introduced it. Last time it had a phaseout, meaning it required means testing. This time, she dropped the means testing and used a surtax to better accomplish her goal of avoiding boosting those over $150k
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New article from me about the Marshall Islands becoming the first country with a Universal Basic Income, what the details are, how it came to be, and what may come next.
Side note: It's hard to express how big a deal this is, especially for me personally. I hope this is the first of many dominoes.
Side note: It's hard to express how big a deal this is, especially for me personally. I hope this is the first of many dominoes.
The Marshall Islands Just Quietly Implemented the First National Universal Basic Income (UBI)
How the Marshall Islands built the first nationwide universal basic income, funded by a US-capitalized Compact Trust Fund, and what it means for UBI everywhere.
scottsantens.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
New article from me about the Marshall Islands becoming the first country with a Universal Basic Income, what the details are, how it came to be, and what may come next.
Side note: It's hard to express how big a deal this is, especially for me personally. I hope this is the first of many dominoes.
Side note: It's hard to express how big a deal this is, especially for me personally. I hope this is the first of many dominoes.
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“Quiet, Piggy” would be fitting for his tombstone.
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
“Quiet, Piggy” would be fitting for his tombstone.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reason #582 why we should shift the majority of our tax burden onto Land Value and distribute a Universal Basic Income.
Reason #582 why we should shift the majority of our tax burden onto Land Value and distribute a Universal Basic Income.
Report reveals how domestic abusers weaponize B.C.'s housing crisis, calls for more legal aid | CBC News
A legal group's interviews with survivors of intimate partner violence show that many stay in abusive relationships because they can't find affordable housing. Following the interviews, a report from ...
www.cbc.ca
November 17, 2025 at 11:50 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reason #582 why we should shift the majority of our tax burden onto Land Value and distribute a Universal Basic Income.
Reason #582 why we should shift the majority of our tax burden onto Land Value and distribute a Universal Basic Income.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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We can do universal basic income right now, at the poverty level of $15k/year. No more robots required. It already makes sense to do. Replacing existing tax expenditures like the standard deduction would reduce its cost, and we'd save more than it costs in reduced spending on the impacts of poverty.
November 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
We can do universal basic income right now, at the poverty level of $15k/year. No more robots required. It already makes sense to do. Replacing existing tax expenditures like the standard deduction would reduce its cost, and we'd save more than it costs in reduced spending on the impacts of poverty.
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"Tax cuts are not what motivates investors or entrepreneurs, they’re not what creates jobs, and they undermine the things that do: broad economic stability and strong consumer demand... [Universal Basic Income] creates reliable consumer demand beyond subsistence spending."
Canada should do UBI.
Canada should do UBI.
Why Canada's proposed corporate tax relief is not the answer - Basic Income Is.
www.thestar.com/business/opi...
www.thestar.com/business/opi...
Why Canada’s proposed corporate tax relief is not the answer
Tax cuts are not what motivates investors or entrepreneurs, they’re not what creates jobs, and they undermine the things that do.
www.thestar.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"Tax cuts are not what motivates investors or entrepreneurs, they’re not what creates jobs, and they undermine the things that do: broad economic stability and strong consumer demand... [Universal Basic Income] creates reliable consumer demand beyond subsistence spending."
Canada should do UBI.
Canada should do UBI.
