Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 28/04/2026What a night! Thank you to everyone who came to our “Unconditional” movie premiere last Thursday. Tears were shed, spirits were high, and the future of guaranteed income was bright. For those unable to attend, we will have a virtual screening option in the coming weeks. 041
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Tomorrow’s the premiere! Here’s everything you need to know: • Denver Sie Film Center, 6PM • Panel discussion to follow the screening • Film run time: 57 min If you haven’t yet, RSVP HERE to secure your spot: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... 000
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Our film premiere is coming up this Thursday, and we want to thank The Colorado Trust, The Women's Foundation of Colorado, and The Give Card Project for sponsoring the event. 💛 RSVP to the screening HERE: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... 🎟️ Thursday, April 23rd | 6:00 PM | Denver Sie Film Center 031
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 10/04/2026*PREMIERE INFO* Join us at the premiere of our new documentary feature film, “Unconditional, Stories from the Denver Basic Income Project.” When? Thursday, April 23rd at 6pm Where? Denver Sie Film Center TICKETS HERE: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... 041
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Unconditional: Stories from the Denver Basic Income Project | Official FEATURE DOCUMENTARY trailer 🎬 To learn more about the film and RSVP for the Spring premiere, head to lnkd.in/gnW6KqzV 🍿 01711
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 23/12/20252025 was a big year for us. We launched our Guaranteed Income Playbook, spoke at national homelessness conferences from Honolulu to Los Angeles, and began filming our new documentary, which will release in 2026. Thank you for making this year one to remember, and 2026 one to fight for. 040
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 18/12/2025“I think it’s truly a positive and powerful thing that you guys are doing and creating for low income and homeless families […] I think it is one of the many blessings of his world needs right now.” - Charlie Guy, former DBIP participant and subject in our new documentary 021
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Episode two of our two-part podcast series with @elevateddenver.bsky.social is out TODAY! In this episode, we explore the civil rights roots of UBI, AI’s shift in the labor market, and what critics misunderstand about UBI. Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/2ZK7...open.spotify.comWhat Basic Income Means for Our Future (Part 2) 030
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Why do we need a federal guaranteed income? AI can answer this one. As the income divide widens in our country, AI is emerging and, in due time, will negatively impact the job market. AI could wipe out as much as half of all entry-level white-collar jobs. Many Americans rely on these jobs to live. 020
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 09/12/2025MORE INFO ON THE PROPOSED PILOT: 💬 The proposed pilot would be a 3-year long federal program with 10,000 participants. Each participant would receive monthly cash payments equal to the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom home in the ZIP Code where they reside. We’re liking the sound of this… 020
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Could we see a federal guaranteed income pilot in the US? Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) is proposing one. Read the article below, which includes interviews from one of our former participants as well as our Project Manager. Article: thefulcrum.us/governance-l...thefulcrum.usAs Cities Test Guaranteed Income, Congresswoman Pushes for a Federal PilotIn 2018, Moriah Rodriguez was in a car accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury and unable to work. A few years later, she and her four children were on the brink of homelessness when she ... 131
Reposted by Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP)Jo The Bewildered 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🎓 @smoljomusic.bsky.social · 04/12/2025I know it’s counter intuitive - but if we had UBI that was set at a level that enables dignity and autonomy - it would be easier for people to find work. Being at stress inducing levels of poverty all the time just sucks up the brain power needed to get well and find the right job. 15812
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 04/12/2025“Just get a job,” they say “It’s easy to find work,” they say. But what if you’re unhoused and living out of a tent? How easy is it to apply for a job when you have to fill out tax information, provide a home address, and obtain a social security card? Fund guaranteed income. 041
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Unable to donate today? Don’t fret! Donations will continue to be accepted until EOD Tues. Dec 9th. :) Plus, every new recurring donation set up will be matched by the @coloradogives.bsky.social up to $100. So, this means your $25 will become $50, or your $100 will become $200. 😇 021
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 02/12/2025According to the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, homelessness INCREASED by SEVEN percent last year. This. 👏🏼 Is. 👏🏼 Not. 👏🏼 Good.👏🏼 Donate to DBIP to fund basic income: www.coloradogives.org/organization...coloradogives.orgSupport Denver Basic Income Project on ColoradoGives.orgWe are delivering a guaranteed income to our unhoused neighbors in Denver. The Denver Basic Income Project is investing in people and their ability to succeed when given trust, hope, and a financial f... 032
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 02/12/2025GIVING TUESDAY 2025 🫂 Consider donating to DBIP and have the chance to change lives. Your donation will give us the potential to serve more participants next year and build the important case for basic income in these turbulent times. Donate HERE: www.coloradogives.org/organization...coloradogives.orgSupport Denver Basic Income Project on ColoradoGives.orgWe are delivering a guaranteed income to our unhoused neighbors in Denver. The Denver Basic Income Project is investing in people and their ability to succeed when given trust, hope, and a financial f... 041
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Episode 1 of our two-episode podcast podcast with @elevateddenver.bsky.social is out NOW! Listen HERE on Spotify 🗣️🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/0na4...open.spotify.comSpotify – Web Player 021
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 24/11/2025We’re SO excited to announce that we will be featured in a two-episode series on the @elevateddenver.bsky.social podcast! We discuss our upcoming doc, premiering in Spring 2026, and outline what basic income really means. Listen to episode 1 TOMORROW, November 25th, wherever you get your podcasts. 041
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Meet Eleanor Cepero-Percy, DBIP participant and 13-year Army veteran. Before receiving direct cash from DBIP, Eleanor was homeless for three years. Today, she has an apartment and can buy food for herself. Direct cash allows Army vets like Eleanor the chance to rebuild their life. #VeteransDay 010
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Homeless veteran demographics: • 51% of individual homeless veterans have disabilities • 50% have serious mental illness like PTSD • 70% have substance abuse problems • 50% are aged 51 or older, compared to 19% non-veterans We must support our veterans by providing direct cash. #VeteransDay #UBI 030
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Did you know that ~5% of all homeless adults in America are veterans? We must take care of our unhoused veterans by providing direct cash. #VeteransDay #UBI 030
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Regarding the results of the budget amendment, we’d like to thank our community supporters that rallied together and contacted their councilmembers about our movement. Now more than ever, our community needs innovative solutions that lift folks out of poverty. 000
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 05/11/2025We want to thank Councilwoman Shontel M Lewis for bringing forward this amendment and continuing to champion basic income. We'd also like to thank Councilmembers @staciegilmore.bsky.social, Serena Gonzalez-Gutierrez, @paulkashmann6.bsky.social, and Sarah Parady for their votes. (3/3) 🧵 040
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 05/11/2025If passed, this amendment would have given $500/mo to 100 individuals experiencing housing insecurity for the next three years. (2/3) 🧵 120
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 05/11/2025On Monday, Nov 3, Denver City Council voted not to pass the 25-1778 Amendment No. 3 to the Mayor's 2026 budget that would have provided $2M to fund another cohort of the Denver Basic Income Project. (1/3) 🧵 140
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Not sure how to call your city council rep? Here is their contact info! www.denvergov.org/Government/A...denvergov.orgCity Council Contact InformationContact Denver City Council. 010
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 28/10/2025WHY is this amendment so important? Homelessness in Denver rose 7% last year… Now more than ever, we MUST invest in proven, innovative strategies that keep Denverites out of poverty. Call your Denver City Council rep TODAY and tell them to vote YES on Nov. 3 on the $2M DBIP budget amendment. 010
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 28/10/2025(2/2) 🧵 Jamie C. Torres, Diana Romero Campbell, Amanda Sawyer, Flor Alvidrez, Darrell Watson, and @staciegilmore.bsky.social will be voting on this amendment on Nov. 3rd. 010
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Who’s voting on the amendment? Denver City Councilmembers @paulkashmann6.bsky.social, @shontel4council.bsky.social, Chris Hinds, Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, Sarah Parady, Amanda Sandoval, Kevin Flynn… (1/2) 🧵 110
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Denver City Council is proposing a NEW $2M budget amendment that would fund another DBIP cohort, giving $500/month in cash to 100 housing-insecure folks for three years. Call your City Council rep TODAY and tell them to vote YES on Nov. 3 on the $2M amendment: www.denvergov.org/Government/A...denvergov.orgCity Council Contact InformationContact Denver City Council. 072
Reposted by Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP)Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 16/10/2025Universal Basic Income is automatic, unconditional, paperwork-free insurance we can actually use. It's always there—before, during, and after uncontrollable shocks occur. It's a non-withdrawable stable floor for a stable society. Want certainty? UBI delivers it; same amount, same date, every month. 627999
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Join us for a FREE presentation by the Union of Basic Income Pilot Participants (UBIP), a national org for pilot participants interested in getting involved in advocacy for the GI movement. Mark G, DBIP participant, will be speaking at the event! SIGN UP LINK: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 041
Reposted by Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP)Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 10/10/2025A guy who was homeless started getting $1,000/mo in basic income and used the money to prevent his aunt from becoming homeless. 07021
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Mark spoke about emptying his bank account to save his elderly aunt from homelessness, even in the midst of his own housing struggles. He chose to do this with his direct cash from the Denver Basic Income Project. 030
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 10/10/2025DBIP participant story archived in the U.S. Library of Congress! 😱🏛️ Mark Gaskin, DBIP Group A participant, was interviewed by StoryCorps, a nonprofit that collects powerful stories and archives them in the U.S. Library of Congress. Full interview here: storycorps.org/stories/unho...storycorps.orgUnhoused in Denver, He Emptied His Bank Account to Save His Elderly Aunt - StoryCorpsMark Gaskin was living out of his car, when he learned his elderly aunt faced eviction. Without hesitation, he emptied what he had left in his bank account to pay her rent. 161
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 09/09/2025A quick thought we had this morning… 🤔 In the world of quantitative and qualitative data, it’s worth noting that alongside the numbers, participant stories are just as powerful. We’ve seen more voices in the GI field highlighting that qual. data deserves the same credibility as quan. research. 011
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 09/09/2025(3/3) To sum it up... Evidence clearly shows that cash transfers are one of the most effective ways to diminish poverty in the US. And we have the results to back that up. You can check out our Year One Research Report here: www.denverbasicincomeproject.org/researchdenverbasicincomeproject.org 020
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 09/09/2025(2/3) Lowrey mentioned that many nationally recognized GI programs were conducted during atypical periods, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and times of high inflation, which contributed to mixed results. Although some families did not report improved well-being, many were able to move out of poverty. 110
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 09/09/2025(1/3) Article writer, Annie Lowrey, stated how those receiving direct cash transfers had more money to spend on necessities, like housing and transportation. We saw this in our program as well, with participants across all payment groups using the funds for rent, car payments, and child essentials. 110
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 09/09/2025We were featured in @theatlantic.com last week in an article discussing the success of cash transfers. 🥳 Here are the main points… 🧵 www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...theatlantic.comYes, Cash Transfers WorkA recent set of cash-transfer programs had lackluster results—but cash is still "near unmatched as a salve for poverty," @AnnieLowrey argues: 121
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Thank you for the shoutout on Threads @makingsenseofsci.bsky.social! 🥳 Making Sense of Science posted a Thread featuring our research and guaranteed income study. Thank you for noticing the impact guaranteed income can have on our unhoused communities. Screenshots of the post below. 👇 021
Reposted by Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP)Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 21/08/2025If you support unconditional basic income and want to help advocate for it, one action item you can do is to just check my timeline each day to look for posts that I've reposted. I make a point of regularly amplifying what I consider to be good UBI posts. It takes me hours. It can take you minutes. 39030
Reposted by Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP)the UBI guy @theubiguy.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Come join the livestream, let's talk UBI! 042
Reposted by Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP)Tom Pogson @basicbc.bsky.social · 13/08/2025“Money means food on the table,” she said. “Money means being able to pay rent, and these are members who are working two or three jobs and are just trying to provide for their family at the end of the day.” thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...thetyee.caA Janitor Died on the Job at SFU. Co-workers Want Change | The TyeeThe workers say their employer, union and Simon Fraser University let them down. 133
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Trump’s executive order to combat homelessness does not address a key issue: affordable housing. Simple as that. 000
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 31/07/2025(2/2) When redirecting funds from permanent housing to institutional care, those seeking affordable housing will be left in the dark. We want to see relevant, evidence-based solutions to combating homelessness in America. Guaranteed income is one of them. 031
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 31/07/2025(1/2) Reading between the lines, this order fails to address a key issue when it comes to homelessness: lack of affordable housing. By eliminating the “Housing First” policy, this order shifts its focus toward criminalizing the unhoused and forcing treatment without long-term housing support. 110
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Trump just signed an executive order to combat homelessness in America. Here are our thoughts: 🧵 📸: Chip Somodevilla via Getty Images 120
Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) @denverbip.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Really profound study—we found very similar results from our Year One Research Report. UBI works! 010
Reposted by Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP)Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 22/07/2025There was a 27% reduction in ER visits for those getting $200/mo in UBI compared to the control group—217 ER visits per 1,000 vs. 318 per 1,000. Specifically, there were fewer visits related to behavioral health and substance use crises, as well as fewer hospital admissions that originated in the ER 24219