ATTN: The deadline to register for our Cashing In event is TOMORROW! Join ESP and our partners in Atlanta Dec. 6th-7th to discuss the future of cash tax credits. Register below ⬇️ economicsecurityproject.org/resource/cashi…

“The problem that exists today is Amazon is both the seller and the marketplace. [Small companies] are beholden to the giant to decide if they can sink or swim.” – ESP Director of Antimonopoly Becky Chao on today's historic FTC lawsuit against Amazon. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2023/0…

. Economic Security Project is proud to partner w/ Mayor Brandon Johnson to support the City’s exploration of bringing a municipally-owned grocery store to S/W side. Thank you to Governor JB Pritzker, whose $20M investment in grocery stores makes this work possible across IL.

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Access to grocery stores is already a challenge for many residents, especially on the South and West sides. But all Chicagoans deserve to live near convenient, affordable, healthy grocery options. chi.gov/MOGroceryStore

The non-profit Economic Security Project and the city are partnering to explore the creation of a municipally owned grocery store. abc7chicago.com/chicago-food-d…

We're thrilled to be part of this effort! Economic Security Project's Senior Advisor Ameya Pawar in the release: “The City of Chicago is reimagining the role government can play in our lives by exploring a public option for grocery stores'

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We’re hiring a Managing Director to grow our field-building work at Economic Security Project. Be a part of a diverse team and maximize the results of this dynamic part of our work!

More details & apply at economicsecurityproject.org/careers/

UPDATE: Art Guaranteed, our 2 day free event series is 🎟️ SOLD OUT! 🎟️

We’re overwhelmed with your support for our artists & this work.

We promise we’ll share video & photo from the day with you all.

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Have you signed up for Art Guaranteed?

On Friday, hear from Eve L. Ewing used to go by wikipedia brown & the team at AirGo about GUARANTEED, a new podcast.

On Saturday, see our artist fellows display their works with food + fun for the whole fam.

Get FREE tickets: economicsecproj.org/art

Guaranteed income works.

Don’t believe us? Just ask Felix, Gail, Sabrina, & Sherrif. The 4 Chicagoland residents speak w/ Esther Yoon-Ji Kang of WBEZ & Elvia Malagón of Chicago Sun-Times about how local ‘no strings attached’ cash programs have changed their lives.

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Join us July 14 & 15 for Art Guaranteed: A celebration of Chicago creatives, community, & the power of cash.

Friday at 7pm we'll launch GUARANTEED, a podcast by @EveEwing & @AirGoRadio. Saturday from 1-5 is a festival feat. our artist fellows.

Tickets at economicsecproj.org/art

On the 15th of each month, Bella, Clarance & TaylorRaquel get a $500 check from Cook County Government Promise Pilot. With it, they an plan ahead & be present with their families + community.

“This is not just free money, but money that helps people live a more free life” says Bella.

Our VP, Build the Field Harish I. Patel celebrates state legislatures for winning on cash policies at The Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) Conference: “We saw the number of states who have a Child Tax Credit policy double this year.”

It was such an honor to introduce the plenary session on public power—and briefly spotlight Governor JB Pritzker’s Illinois Grocery Store Initiative which includes support and funding publicly owned grocery stores. Thank you, Groundwork Collaborative, for the opportunity! #Econcon

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GICP Manager Shafeka Hashash speaks at The Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) Conference – “We talk about trusting people and helping them live their fullest lives. We have a tendency to imply that GI meets people's basic needs and rent, but these two things alone don’t help people live their fullest lives.”

Thank you Mayor Brandon Johnson for your leadership & commitment to continuing the Chicago's cash pilot to make it permanent! Lot of people worked hard in our city to create the foundation for this moment.

Thank you for sharing your gift, Matt!

Our artist fellow So Far, So Decent OUT NOW brought the house down yesterday with his performance at The Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) Conference. 🎤

.Mayor Brandon Johnson Brandon Johnson opens day 2 of The Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) Conference with a commitment to continuing to pursue #guaranteedincome in the City of Chicago.

Thank you, Mayor, for believing in the transformative power a guaranteed income, a policy that puts cash directly into people’s hands.

The BIG Conference is for everyone! It's an annual opportunity to learn about basic income, connect with the folks running guaranteed income programs, grassroots advocates of UBI, and elected officials building political will. Let's make it happen!
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