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The immense mental costs of criminalizing LA’s street vendors
Street vendors face a perilous reality, eduring attacks and robberies on the one hand, and fines,... more »
posted 04/22/22

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Lesson: Seven lessons for reporting on the overlooked plight of street vendors in a city near you
Street vendors have faced a long history of persecution in LA and elsewhere. Consider these reporting steps to find out how your city handles street vending.
Project: ‘We Did It!’ Street Vendors Across L.A. County Celebrate a Hard-Fought Victory
But as California moves to decriminalize street vending, many wonder if aggressive policing will stop.
Project: Food Vendors Contend With a Mental Health Crisis on the Streets of L.A.
As they battle the double threat of attack and criminalization, street vendors report chronic stress and trauma.