Opinion | Italy Institutes a Universal Basic Income. Is the U.S. Next?

Opinion: Conservatives hoping the Democrats nominate an 'unelectable' rabid progressive should look to Italy and be careful what they wish for, writes AdamWSJ

When meeting an American, Italians often want to hear about Donald Trump and the 2020 presidential race. But Italy’s politics also offer lessons—and perhaps a warning—for the U.S. Consider the reddito di cittadinanza, or citizens’ income.

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