Michael Tubbs
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“There are now more than 30 independent, scientifically-rigorous studies, including around 10,000 recipients of guaranteed income; this is the largest body of research ever amassed on guaranteed income. Very few policies have been this studied this thoroughly before being implemented at scale,”
Michael Tubbs · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Tubbs told Fox News Digital on Friday that more than 30 independent studies comprising around 10,000 recipients form the largest body of research ever amassed on guaranteed income.
“The U.S. is unaffordable for almost all of us,”
Michael Tubbs · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Tubbs argued that the U.S. is unaffordable for almost all Americans amid rising costs of living, healthcare, and gas prices.
“At a time when key federal aid programs are being dismantled, state leaders are picking up the slack and looking for ways to bolster economic stability for residents. Ultimately, I believe this needs to become a federal intervention, and we are building the momentum needed to earn that kind of national support,”
Michael Tubbs · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Tubbs told Fox News Digital that state leaders are picking up the slack as federal aid programs are dismantled.
“half of U.S. states saw some kind of guaranteed income legislation introduced”
Michael Tubbs · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Tubbs stated that half of U.S. states saw some kind of guaranteed income legislation introduced this year.
“Data is important, but it's only part of our strategy. It's also crucial that people hear from the recipients of guaranteed income, and understand the real life impacts of this kind of unconditional support. As the affordability crisis squeezes working families and an increasingly large majority of Americans struggle to make ends meet, polling shows a bipartisan majority support guaranteed income as an intervention.”
Michael Tubbs · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Tubbs added that polling shows a bipartisan majority supports guaranteed income as an intervention amid the affordability crisis.
“Yet, so many solutions about affordability focus on the importance of long-term solutions, like building more affordable housing or breaking up monopolies. But people also need relief now.”
Michael Tubbs · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Tubbs said that while long-term solutions like building affordable housing matter, people also need immediate relief.