Counties for a Guaranteed Income
@countiesforagi
A network of county electeds advocating for a federal guaranteed income to ensure that all Americans have an income floor. Founded by @michaeldtubbs
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https://countiesforaguaranteedincome.org/ 05-10-2022 00:15:05
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“Slightly under 80,000 people applied for our guaranteed income program in Harris County” -Commissioner Rodney Ellis #GuaranteedIncomeWorks
“We have a responsibility to at least try to improve.” - Michael Tubbs #GuaranteedIncomeWorks
"We’re trying to move the minds and hearts of the Texas Supreme Court right now." -Commissioner Rodney Ellis #GuaranteedIncomeWorks
Yesterday we hosted a screening of "It's Basic", a documentary that shows the life-changing impact of giving struggling families a guaranteed income with no-strings attached. Thanks to Michael Tubbs and Counties for a Guaranteed Income for joining us, and your advocacy around the country.
Yesterday we teamed up with Commissioner Rodney Ellis to bring the #GuaranteedIncomeWorks National Tour to Harris County and screen It’s Basic Documentary. For years, we’ve been compiling the data to show that guaranteed income works. These are the stories that prove it.
Spoiler: In #Denver, providing unhoused people and families with unconditional cash payments reduced homelessness and increased employment — all while saving the city money. Well done, Denver Basic Income Project! 👏 #GuaranteedIncomeWorks 📺: CNN's meena hart duerson
“There are no queens on welfare. Because you can’t be a queen on $500 per month," @CountiesForAGI co-chair, Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, said at yesterday's LA County Guaranteed Income Summit.
“It’s about what type of country do we want to live in, and do we really believe that all people have the same inherent worth?“ -Our founder, Michael Tubbs, speaking at the LA County Guaranteed Income Summit this week
"Guaranteed income is a powerful and effective way to truly disrupt poverty." -Holly J. Mitchell, LA County Supervisor & Counties for a Guaranteed Income co-chair Great news! @CountyOfLA is expanding its guaranteed income pilot to include more than 2,000 foster youth transitioning out of care.