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Which Way, L.A.?

Is Poverty Being Criminalized in the Midst of a Recession?

In hard times, with hunger and homelessness on the rise, cities around the country are making it harder than ever to survive on the streets. And Los Angeles is America's “meanest city.” That's according to a controversial study by The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

In hard times, with hunger and homelessness on the rise, cities around the country are making it harder than ever to survive on the streets. And Los Angeles is America's “meanest city.” That's according to a controversial study by The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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    Maria Foscarinis

    Executive Director, National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty

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    Carol Schatz

    President/CEO, Central City Association

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    Casey Horan

    Executive Director, Lamp Community

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