by Josh Martin | Aug 4, 2014 | Research
[Josh Martin]
In this post, Rader attempts to address the differences between communism and a basic income, seeing the latter as another pathway to fulfilling Marx’s ideas. Rader writes, “Basic income is not communism but rather provides a viable path to realize the basic goals of communism, a form of common ownership, a classless society and an end to the dominance relationships and alienation produced by capitalism.”
Gaura Rader, “Is Basic Income Communism?”, The Socratic Diablogs, 14 July 2014.
Gaura Rader (Source: The Socratic Diablogs)
by Josh Martin | Aug 3, 2014 | News
[Josh Martin]
The following organizations are leading the way for a basic income in Ireland:
Social Justice Ireland and Basic Income Ireland
- (Sources: Social Justice Ireland and Basic Income Ireland)
by Josh Martin | Aug 2, 2014 | Research
[Josh Martin]
Suntzu’s post is a futuristic sci-fi piece in which the President considers implementing a basic income in 2018.
Khannea Suntzu, “ASRI sends out alarming call to US President – please implement a basic income”, Khannea Suntzu, 26 June 2014.
by Josh Martin | Aug 1, 2014 | Research
[Josh Martin]
In this interview, Wheeler questions Karl Widerquist, co-chair of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN), a few questions related to the current landscape of basic income policies throughout the world. Widerquist provides a summary of the BIEN International Congress in Montreal in late June and also answers questions on technological unemployment and basic income projects throughout the world.
David Richard Wheeler, “Interview: Basic income heroes: Karl Widerquist edition”, From The Mixed-Up Files of Professor David R. Wheeler, July 13, 2014.
Karl Widerquist
by Josh Martin | Jul 31, 2014 | Research
[Josh Martin]
Warren’s opinion piece urges his readers to consider the benefits of a guaranteed income policy in his province of Canada. He cites some of the major arguments for a basic income and discusses the Mincome project in Manitoba in the 1970s.
Jamie Warren, “Guaranteed income program worth a look in this province”, The Western Star, 10 July 2014.
