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I like the idea of Universal Basic Income. But the objection that springs immediately to my mind is: "Wouldn't that…
In Canada, welfare rates vary by province, but the least a family of four receives is $34,000 and [Prince Edward…
But in any event, the studies don’t seem to tell us how people would respond to permanent payments of more…
Orange: “Look at this! Another study found that Basic Income works!” I don’t know of any such studies. Amp cites…
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Category Archives: convention
Worldcon, Here We Come!
One week until Worldcon! Spouse and I will be hanging out in D.C. for a few extra days before the convention. There are so many museums here. I went to see the Library of Congress and the congressional building a … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Help Save WisCon
As the pandemic batters our social lives and economies, it’s been particularly hard for conventions to stay afloat. WisCon, the feminist convention that happens annually in Madison WI, is making an appeal. In short: We don’t have enough funds to … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Excited to be Attending Worldcon, December 15-19
Wow, I can’t believe it’s so close to Worldcon already! My husband, Mike, and I are headed to D.C. for Discon III this December. We’ll be there for the whole convention December 15-19, 2021. It’s been a few years since … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Off to MileHiCon!
Headed to MileHiCon in Denver as a Guest of Honor this Friday! Here’s a reminder of my schedule: Friday 6 pm — Opening Ceremonies Saturday 12 pm — Gender Beyond the Binary Panel, a panel 1 pm — An … Continue reading → Continue reading
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I’ll be at MileHiCon as a Guest of Honor!
I’m a Guest of Honor at MileHiCon in Denver in two weeks–the weekend of October 1. I’ve got a packed three-day schedule with lots of interesting panels. Friday 6 pm — Opening Ceremonies Saturday 12 pm — Gender Beyond the … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Nobody.really, if you're interested, the guy who seems to be the most knowledgeable proponent of UBI is Scott Santens, who's…