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Universal Basic Income: Not in our lifetime

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   Universal Basic Income: <strike>A Revolutionary Pipe Dream</strike> Universal Basic Income: A Revolutionary Step Towards Human Rights Pipe Dream Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of human rights, one concept has recently taken center stage: Universal Basic Income (UBI). The idea of providing every citizen with a guaranteed income, irrespective of their employment status or wealth, is not just an economic proposition, but a radical reimagining of our societal contract. This article explores UBI as a human right, and how its implementation could provoke thought, challenge norms, and redefine our understanding of equality and freedom. Universal Basic Income: A Primer Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a government program where every citizen receives a set amount of money on a regular basis. The key principle is universality: everyone gets it, rich or poor, employed or unemployed. The goal is to provide a basic safety net, ensuring everyone can meet th

The Intersection of Student Loans, Mental Health, and Bankruptcy (#6 of 40)

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TL;DR 1.        It is extremely difficult to get rid of student loads because they are subject to a special test called the  "undue hardship" standard. a.        (con) the standard is vague and subjective  b.        Proving it can be expensive 2.          If you have a mental illness that prevents y ou from working/paying off student loans (or even just think you might)          start looking up the symptoms for " Bipolar Disorder."    As of now, you’re an acto r.           You then MUST find a doctor willing to sign off, saying specifically that you are unable to work because of your illness. If you are hesitant, scared, or think that you might fuck this up -- reach out to me and I can help  you. a.        provide documentation proving your illness prevents you from stable employment. (all it takes is one doctor willing to sign off) b.        show that they have exhausted other options before filing for bankruptcy  ( extremely subjective, so let me help with thi