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The phrase "pick yourself up by your bootstraps" was originally coined as a way to insult people for trying to do something obviously impossible.

Somewhere along the way, we forgot it was mockery and took it as inspiration, a deluded twisting of the American Dream in which we all must be Superman.

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The Reports of UBI’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated The Mountain of Positive Results vs. Pandemic-Era Nulls

"UBI is not a theory in search of proof; it’s a foundation in search of political will."

Important article by @scottsantens responding to the recent wave of high profile articles cherry-picking weird study data to pretend that UBI has failed.

scottsantens.substack.com/p/the-report...

That's a cool ass life.

Trick question. I want to learn all the skills.

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@netrootsnation.bsky.social #NN25 was incredible!

We showed a sneak peek of BOOTSTRAPS, our #UBI docuseries, and the interactive discussion (facilitated by @theubiguy.bsky.social and @corineolarte.bsky.social) was so engaging it went over time!

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If Universal Basic Income was part of your life, how would your relationship with your community transform?

Think about your daily interactions. Would you find yourself more or less connected and supportive? How might it change your sense of security?

#UBI #HumansofUBI #AudienceAnswers

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Bootstraps UBI Docuseries Impact Campaign Help us fund 100+ Bootstraps screening events around the country

The @bootstrapstv.bsky.social project is something that Emmy award-winning director @deiafilm.bsky.social and @theubiguy.bsky.social have been working on since 2016. After a decade of prep, filming and post-prod, 2026 is its due date. Help us fund 100+ nationwide screenings.

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Corine and I will be presenting at Netroots Nation in New Orleans this week. Is anybody going to be there? Come see some of our docuseries and talk UBI with us!

Join us at @netrootsnation.bsky.social in #NewOrleans on Saturday, August 9 @ 2:00pm CDT! 🎺

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📱 Open the #NetrootsNation app, search "Bootstraps," and hit + to add our session to your #NN25 agenda.

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What hopes do you have for a future where everyone has a basic income?

"I would love to see a renaissance of art and music that romanticizes the positive aspects of what it means to be human, to wonder, to explore, to evolve, and to love."

#UniversalBasicIncome #BasicIncome #UBI #HumansofUBI

How would it impact your day-to-day routine, your dreams, or your finances?

If $1000 isn’t quite the right figure for you, what amount of #BasicIncome would be ideal? We want to hear your thoughts.

#UniversalBasicIncome #UBI #AudienceAnswers #HumansofUBI

I believe in UBI because I believe in you.

Yes, you.

How would these UBI proposals work out for you and your household?

What would you do if you got an extra $1000 per month?

#UniversalBasicIncome #BasicIncome #UBI #HumansofUBI

Does the salary of your dream job keep you from pursuing it?

#UniversalBasicIncome #BasicIncome #UBI #HumansofUBI

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UBI, to me, is about empowering everyone to pursue their plans, dreams, and potential.

...plans *and dreams...

Indeed. I think basic income can be correctly seen as a tool to make it easier for everybody to follow through on their plans dreams.

UBI isn't just about poverty.

It's really about power.

What's UBI's relationship to capitalism, in your opinion?

What would you do?