Open Democracy
What does a guaranteed income mean to you?
Shafeka: For me, a guaranteed income is about everyday people, not billionaires, getting the equity they deserve after having been deprioritised in the economy for so long. It’s about enabling people to put food on the table for their families, as well as supporting them to go beyond that and achieve the things they’ve been dreaming about.
BTS: What motivates you to work towards a guaranteed income in the US?
Shafeka: I’m blind, am from an immigrant family, and have worked with immigrants, refugees, and domestic violence survivors. It’s so clear to me that underpinning all these inequities is the need for greater access to direct cash, so people can make the choices that are best for them.
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