For about 2,000 artists and creative arts workers in Ireland, a weekly stipend provided through a basic income program has been a lifeline for years. Now, it's almost over. The pilot program began in ...

Fifty-two families participated in the program, receiving payments of between $100 and $500 monthly. Participants were required to have a job or participate in a job training program. Programs such as ...

Universal or guaranteed basic income programs are gaining momentum across the country, as local governments and nonprofits experiment with the bold new alternative to traditional welfare models.