Back in the 1980s, when I still thought I would pursue a teaching career in music, I was a member of the Music Educators National Conference. One of the taglines we used was “Music is Basic Education.

For years, I’ve been monitoring the progress of a “basic income program” in Yolo County, which, according to a recent UC Davis report, was one of the first such programs nationwide. The first program ...

If the adoption of AI results in millions of people losing their jobs, many predict the federal government will have to provide a Universal Basic Income (UBI). In theory, that does sound reasonable; ...

We’re long overdue for a serious conversation about a guaranteed basic income. When Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives came to power in Ontario in 2018, the first campaign promise they broke — ...

In a class of 24 Trenton third graders, the chances are that only three can read adequately. Four can do math on grade level. Julie O’Connor, an urban education writer for NJ Spotlight News, injected ...

We get it—travel is getting expensive. And when budgets are tight, it makes sense to spend your money on experiences at your destination rather than the flight that gets you there. That’s where “basic ...

In recent months, I’ve had many conversations with residents, business owners and civic groups about local government finances — especially the part property taxes play in supporting them. While the ...

PCWorld reports that Spotify offers a hidden “Basic” tier launched in mid-2024 for $10.99/month, providing music-only streaming without audiobooks or lossless audio. This plan requires existing ...

The delicate experimentation of the band’s debut may not have chimed with the post-punk 1980s, but its durability makes this deluxe reissue thoroughly deserved The Durutti Column’s debut album does ...

As Americans struggle with the high cost of living, an old idea is getting a fresh look. In dozens of pilot programs around the country, policymakers and researchers are exploring what happens when ...

ABC has suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel "indefinitely" after he spread falsehoods about Charlie Kirk’s murder. Unlike others who have apologized for reckless commentary, Kimmel has offered no ...