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Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 05/12/2024

I've been researching the idea of Unconditional Universal Basic Income since 2013. Here's a collection of findings I've compiled from various UBI experiments and studies of cash transfer programs around the world. This will be a VERY LONG and ongoing thread focused entirely on empirical evidence. 🧵

OBSERVED EFFECTS OF UBI

No significant reduction in labor supply (38 studies meta-analysis)

Increased self-employment (301%) and part-time employment (17%)

Slight decrease in alcohol and tobacco use (31 studies meta-analysis)

New mothers extend their maternity leaves

Birth weights improve due to better maternal nutrition

Graduation rates and educational outcomes improve

Hospitalization rates decline (8.5%)

Crime goes down (15%–42%) especially illegal hunting (95%)

Domestic violence decreases (30%–51%)

Trust increases (13% in politicians | 6% in other people)

Home ownership rates increase (17%–26%)

Food security increases as does consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables

Improved cognitive functioning (43%) and personality traits (31%)

Savings go up, debts go down

Source: scottsantens

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Basic Income Action ↗️ @basicincomeaction.org · 22/09/2026

Every repost is one more person standing on the floor with us for basic income.

Don’t know how to help Universal Basic Income? Start simple. Search “Universal Basic Income” right now. Find a post that speaks to you. Comment on it. Like it. Repost it. That’s it. That’s the whole ask.

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Here We Go Again @justagirl9899.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We do not fuvk around. And the grudge is real.

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The media gave more coverage to a totally fake, invented idea that the federal government was withholding aid to Hurricane Helene victims in 2024 than to Trump actually doing it in 2025/26. Why did the fake story get more coverage than the real one?

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Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 16/02/2025

There's a lot of misinformation out there about the concept of universal basic income. If you want to be well-informed, follow me and learn about what we know from studies in this thread: bsky.app/profile/scot... Here's a UBI starter pack too: bsky.app/profile/scot... And here's a UBI 101 link:

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An Introduction to Unconditional Basic Income For All

Why UBI is necessary now and how to get it done

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Batbrody 🇨🇦 @batbrody.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

So FIFA made a rule about players not being allowed to cover their mouth while talking, but Mexico fans are free to shout homophobic slurs?

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Ciarán Fahey @cfahey.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Dear Roxanne ... I will prove that you were right, or I will die trying. Letter from Ivory Coast star Yan Diomande to his sister, who died aged 15. www.theplayerstribune.com/yan-diomande...

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Dear Roxane | By Yan Diomande

I wrote this because I can’t speak about it. I wrote this because I want you to know that I will make sure that you live on.

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Batbrody 🇨🇦 @batbrody.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Just when I thought I couldn’t find anything new to hate about iOS 26, today I had to do a data transfer to a new iPhone. Seriously Apple? Why aren’t you good at making software any more?

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James Howe @kitchenerguy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The problem is not food insecurity. In the vast majority of Canada there is plenty of food. The real real problem is financial insecurity. Ensure people have enough money to buy food and "food insecurity" disappears. We need a universal basic income.

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Jeremiah Oshan @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com · 04/05/2026

I’d hope it goes almost without saying that I’m supportive of #savethecaps, but I do think MLS underestimates the damage it is potentially doing to itself. www.sounderatheart.com/2026/05/ship...

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Ship's Log: #SaveTheCaps is trying to save MLS from itself

MLS needs to ignore its own worst impulses.

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

#BoycottPublicStorage Let your actions send a message across the North American soccer community. #SaveTheCaps

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Batbrody 🇨🇦 @batbrody.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

So when a Liar calls another Liar a Liar (on Twitter, just as an example), does that make a double negative?

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Morgan Hughes @morganhughes.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Yesterday I went on CKNW in Vancouver to talk about what #SaveTheCaps can learn from #SaveTheCrew. Give it a listen, and tell everyone you know. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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Keeping the Whitecaps in Vancouver

Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · April 29 · Bonus · 8m

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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Really incredible call to action from a 'Caps fan on r/MLS. MLS fans everywhere should understand this isn't *just* about Vancouver! Read it. It's brilliant. www.reddit.com/r/MLS/commen...

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From the MLS community on Reddit: An open letter to all supporters

Explore this post and more from the MLS community

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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

And god, this is so good from @wesburdine.bsky.social. Read every word. bsky.app/profile/wesb...

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Soccerwise @soccerwisehq.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

#SAVETHECAPS A special committee of MLS owners have met to discuss future of the Vancouver Whitecaps, including possibility of relocation, per The Athletic. MLS has had discussions with a group looking to bring a team to Las Vegas. It’s time to Save The Caps and keep the Whitecaps in Vancouver!

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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The Vancouver Whitecaps continue to work on an in-market solution for a new stadium, as their lease at BC Place expires at the end of this year. Whitecaps fans have begun a #SAVETHECAPS movement to keep the storied club home.

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Vancouver Whitecaps, one of the most historic names in North American soccer, currently one of the best teams in MLS, and Canadian Championship winners for the past four years, are at risk of relocation. Fans launched a #SaveTheCaps campaign at their game against Colorado Rapids.

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🎙️The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out at aftn.ca/episode-726-... and where you get podcasts. In Episode 726: 🛟#SaveTheCaps campaign launched and urgency behind it 🌊Whitecaps destroy SKC to stay top of MLS 🇩🇪 Thomas Müller talks Whitecaps season so far ⚽️MLS and CPL round-ups 🇨🇦 Canadian Soccer A to Z

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 18/04/2026

Tonight in Vancouver Best start in club #MLS history SAVE THE CAPS #SaveTheCaps #VWFC @whitecapsfc.com @southsiders.ca

A soccer team lined up on the pitch facing the crowd in the stadium stands. A blue and white “whitecaps” flag waving

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HAR JOURNALIST @harjournalist.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

#VWFC’s David Ousted⤵️ The future of the Vancouver Whitecaps in Vancouver still feels uncertain, and this club means a lot to people across the city and throughout BC. The Whitecaps are a big part of Vancouver’s sporting culture and community. Show your support: www.change.org/p/save-the-w...

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Sign the Petition

Save the Whitecaps from relocation

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Batbrody 🇨🇦 @batbrody.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

“Seattle have Spokane” ? Someone needs to punch Gareth Wheeler in the face.

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God @thegodshow.com · 16/02/2026

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Connor Turner @ctoverdrive.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

At this point, it feels like the future of the team is in the hands of the Provincial government. It's time to start writing some emails to local Vancouver MLAs.

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Matt Ufford @mattufford.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

just ran through a brick wall after watching this

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Mike @brechinbrae220031.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Leadnow supporter Tim's petition calling on the federal government to finally ban Twitter/X in Canada - read more about it here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...

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Ban X/Twitter in Canada

I just signed a petition demanding the federal government Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: Join me in signing here:

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Batbrody 🇨🇦 @batbrody.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

@fordcompany.bsky.social Suspending TJ Sabula without pay for exercising his right to free speech is wrong! Please don’t make me reconsider buying a new Ford in a few months when I’m looking for a new vehicle! People are paying attention, and you will need to be on the right side of history.

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KGE hockey fan 🇨🇦🍁 @kbyrd.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Important petition for my fellow Canadians to sign if you're worried about foreign ownership of our media: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

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Sign this Petition - Petitions

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Gord Johns @gordjohns.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

The PBO confirms my bill to add mental health care to the Canada Health Act is affordable—about a 1.5% increase in health spending. The cost of doing nothing is far higher. Mental health is nation-building. Canadians deserve care based on need, not income.

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MP Johns calls for nation building-investment in mental health

YouTube video by Gord Johns

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K a s s i e D e e @kassiedee.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Pay attention to which politicians in Canada are cheering for America's illegal occupation of Venezuela. If they don't stand up for the sovereignty of another country, they will never stand up for ours!

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CCPA — Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives @policyalternatives.ca · 02/01/2026

88% of Canadians surveyed in 2021 wanted a wealth tax. “The wealthy would continue to get wealthier... just at a slower pace and in the meantime raise tens of billions of dollars a year to fund things we desperately need," @davidmaccdn.bsky.social #inequality www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/02/n...

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CEO pay hit a record high in 2024

Canada's top 100 CEOs set new record for average earnings in 2024 while Canadians fell further behind inflation.

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Jenny Yeremiy, P. Geoph 🪶🌿🇵🇸🇳🇬🇱🇧🇨🇦 @jennyyeremiy.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

📣Tell the Feds to put an end to provincial use of the notwithstanding clause. 📝Sign this petition! #cdnpoli #abpoli #qcpoli www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

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Jill Murray @jillmurray.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Canadian citizens and residents, there's a new official parliamentary petition raising the issue of electoral reform and proportional representation. Signing is a direct means of meaningful action toward improving our democracy, and it just takes a moment to do. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

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Petition e-6993 - Petitions

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Batbrody 🇨🇦 @batbrody.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Now the real work begins, for #MLS to find ways for Inter Miami to circumvent the salary cap.

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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

i’m setting you free. i’m releasing you from the discourse

4 panel comic

Panel 1:
Red Guy looking way way too happy yells “Hey Guys! Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?”
Blue Guy next to him calmly says “Shhh”

Panel 2:
Blue Guy tenderly puts his arms around Red Guy and says “You don’t have to do this”

Panel 3:
Blue Guy still holds Red Guy tightly and repeats “You don’t have to do this every year”. Red Guy begins to break.

Panel 4:
Red Guy dissolves into Blue Guy’s embrace, sobbing. He finally feels the weight of Christmas Discourse lifting from his shoulders. He is finally free.

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