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@PhoenixSerenity
Yes... so long as it's not used as an inadequate replacement for existing programs and benefits.

@freediverx If we had UBI - some of those other welfare programs wouldn't be needed. Those programs are inadequate bandaids, while UBI provides more stability so people can actually lift themselves up because they're not over-stressed about paying basic bills & being able to feed themselves/family.

Under existing disability benefits - disabled people & their partners are punished by government if they cohabitate - benefits cut off or severely reduced. Many disabled people suffer due to that & disability advocates like me have been trying to get that cruel ableist policy removed for over 20 years.

@PhoenixSerenity
Potentially, yes. But it all depends on the implementation details. There is no magic bullet solution that can't be rendered useless by bureaucratic meddling.