If one Chicago lawmaker has his way, the city may become the first of its size to offer all citizens a “universal basic income” regardless of employment status or willingness to work.
Chicago alderman Ameya Pawar, who recently lost his bid to be the Democratic Party’s nominee for Illinois governor, announced Monday that he’s received the blessing of 36 of Chicago’s other top lawmakers, and is working on getting the attention of Chicago’s mayor, Rahm Emanuel.
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