#ubi works

and then I look and see what modern myth is invented in spaces where creative commons rules. Think Lovecraftian horror, while it has problematic roots. Lovecraft allowing others to use his work and to share back and forth brought to life a myth that feels living. As much as any story from long ago.

And now places like the SCP foundation, or even our collaberations on tumbler here. They feel more alive than sequels.

But at the same time writers need to make a living.

I mean the answer is UBI.

The answer is ALWAYS UBI.

and until we have true liveable UBI, we need that double edged sword.

I just got an email from the NDP about the 2021 budget consultation questionnaire, and there’s opportunities on it to support GLBI! There are other important things on the survey, like education, anti-racism, and support for small businesses, but to quote the email:

The survey will ask you about  many different social and economic priorities.  There are two questions that relate directly to basic income, and provide space for you to write:

6) If you were designing the federal budget, what would you like to see in it to help create jobs and grow Canada’s economy?

And

7) When we are able to safely re-open the economy and COVID-19 is under control, what is one idea you have for how the federal government can help you or your community?

When answering these questions, consider highlighting the facts around why we need basic income and how it will benefit all of us.* You may also want to tell a personal story about how GLBI would help you and your family.

Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey and share it with friends and family!

*link goes to Leah Gazan's webpage about Motion 46/universal basic income

If you're Canadian, please take a few minutes to write to your MPs and other representatives to support MOTION-46, which proposes a guaranteed basic income to all Canadians over 18. You can read the text of the Motion here, it's pretty fantastic.