The Income To Support All (ITSA) Foundation, a leading advocate for Universal Basic Income (UBI), released its April 2026 newsletter, providing a concise summary of significant UBI-related news and developments from the past month. Promoted by founder Scott Santens, the newsletter aims to keep stakeholders and the public informed about the rapidly evolving landscape of basic income initiatives worldwide. It presents key headlines with bullet-point summaries for efficient reading.
"New @ITSAfoundation newsletter to read today about the UBI-related news you may have missed in April," UBI expert Scott Santens announced via social media, providing a direct link to the publication. "Here are the headlines, and you will find bullet points for each in the newsletter to save you reading time."
Founded in March 2023 by Santens, the ITSA Foundation is dedicated to advancing unconditional UBI through research, storytelling, and practical implementation. The organization achieved a significant milestone in late 2024 by successfully completing a $1.5 million fundraising goal. This funding supports key initiatives, including the "Bootstraps" docuseries and the "Comingle" software platform, both designed to explore and facilitate UBI.
April 2026 continued to see dynamic global interest in UBI, with various pilot programs and legislative discussions unfolding. Recent reports from other ITSA newsletters highlighted developments such as the Marshall Islands becoming the first country to implement a permanent UBI, and Cook County, Illinois, permanently funding guaranteed basic income programs. These initiatives often focus on assessing UBI's impact on employment, health outcomes, and economic stability.
Scott Santens, a prominent figure in the UBI movement, consistently emphasizes the concept's potential to address economic inequality and prepare for the impacts of automation and artificial intelligence. His recent "AI Pledge for Humanity" calls on AI leaders to commit a portion of AI-generated wealth towards UBI. The foundation's newsletters frequently address common arguments against UBI, such as concerns about cost, workforce participation, and inflation, often citing evidence from ongoing pilots.
The ITSA Foundation's commitment to delivering accessible information through its newsletter format underscores the growing relevance of UBI discussions. By providing quick, digestible summaries, the foundation ensures that policymakers, researchers, and the general public can easily track the progress and challenges of basic income implementation, fostering continued dialogue on this transformative economic model.
