hiHow to structure a UBI and welfare systemFirst, every adult would receive a monthly basic income — say, $10,000 per year; this could be funded by a mix of wealth and inheritance…Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017
hiWe need redistribution, not more ‘opportunity’This is the dividing line between Bernie Sanders’ and Hillary Clinton’s campaignsJun 12, 2016Jun 12, 2016
hiIt’s time to end student debtStudent debt has become a huge burden on not just graduates, but on society. In the 1980s and 90s, when we decided that tertiary education…Apr 21, 2016Apr 21, 2016
hiLabor Regulation in Social Democratic AmericaI think that the US should move in a more social democratic direction, emulating the successful Nordic welfare states. This is the first…Apr 9, 2016Apr 9, 2016
hiPensions in Social Democratic AmericaI think that the US should move in a more social democratic direction, emulating the successful Nordic welfare states. This is the third…Apr 1, 2016Apr 1, 2016
hiIncome Support in Social Democratic AmericaIs it time for a universal basic income? How do we balance universal and means-tested income supports?Mar 26, 2016Mar 26, 2016
hiFamily Benefits in Social Democratic AmericaI think that the US should move in a more social democratic direction, emulating the successful Nordic welfare states. This is the first…Mar 19, 2016Mar 19, 2016
hiWhy a Bernie Sanders Presidency Would Be Significant Even If He Gets Nothing DoneA Bernie Sanders Presidency will shift the country to the left even if he passes none of his agendaMar 1, 2016Mar 1, 2016
hiHow to create a decent out-of-work and in-work income support systemTANF, SNAP, SSI, Section 8, EITC, etc etc — our income-tested benefits system is a mess. TANF, in particular, is an abomination created by…Feb 16, 2016Feb 16, 2016
hiThe only way to reduce child poverty is to put more money in families’ pocketsNow, this is a pretty shocking revelation I’ve had, but poverty is defined as a lack of sufficient income. I know, right? I was shocked too…Jan 15, 2016Jan 15, 2016
