Oakland will give low-income families of color $500 per month (edition.cnn.com)

> Oakland Resilient Families takes the guaranteed income model to new heights, with 600 families targeted for payments. The project, funded solely from philanthropic donations, has raised $6.75 million to date, of which it says at least 80% will be distributed.

Cool! I'm kind of only in favor of programs like these if they're privately funded.