Universal Basic Income: What It Is and Why It Stirs Up So Much Debate

Universal Basic Income: What It Is and Why It Stirs Up So Much Debate Andrew Yang and the UBI Movement Andrew Yang may not have won the presidency, but he helped drag UBI into the mainstream. His “Freedom Dividend” proposal—a $1,000 monthly check for every American adult—grabbed headlines in 2020. Since then, Yang has founded Humanity Forward and backed real-life UBI pilot programs in U.S. cities. He argues that UBI isn’t just an economic reform, but a moral one: a way to treat people like stakeholders in the economy rather than liabilities. His message resonates with those left out of the traditional labor market. Love him or not, Yang helped put UBI on the map.

Deeper Spiritual Life by Living With Less

Deeper Spiritual Life by Living With Less Aging Into Clarity At 71, I’ve stopped chasing answers. I’ve learned that wisdom isn’t about knowing—it’s about being. With age comes the quiet gift of perspective. I don’t need to prove anything anymore. I don’t need to rush. My soul has slowed down enough to notice things I once overlooked. That’s where the spiritual life has bloomed.

Why I Try to Remember Your Name

Why I Try to Remember Your Name Why I Remember the Dog’s Name First Funny thing—I almost always remember the dog’s name before the person’s. “Oh, you’re Bailey’s dad!” But there’s a reason for that, and I unpack it in this post. Pets spark emotion, and that helps cement names in my memory. But I also talk about how I use that emotional trigger to circle back and learn the human name, too. We’re not just dog walkers—we’re a village of stories. Remembering names is how I remind myself of that, one “Hi, Carol” at a time.