The article contextualizes the idea of implementing a basic income within the American political and economic context, while emphasizing the importance of discussing basic income in America. Sam Beckens draws a line from increased poverty and growing inequality towards the possible benefits of basic income, while also pointing out what he sees as the two main biggest issues still to be solved: who is still going to work, and who is going to pay for this?
Sam Beckens, “America, We Should Talk About A Basic Income”, CheatSheet, May 8 2015.
