Daryl James

Daryl James is a writer at the Institute for Justice in Arlington, Virginia.

News Analysis

Cities Are Quietly Waging War on Marginalized Food Truck and Street Vendors

City leaders are clamping down on small entrepreneurs to protect the profits of their wealthy business allies.

March 11, 2024

Op-Ed

State laws are restricting people with convictions from working as nurses, counselors and janitors.

February 4, 2024

Op-Ed

Many cities are weaponizing zoning laws and punishing poverty, exacerbating homelessness rather than alleviating it.

November 13, 2023

Op-Ed

If regulators can come after lower-income professionals at safe, responsible businesses, they can criminalize anyone.

August 19, 2023

News Analysis

Massive loopholes in state laws are letting police walk away with millions in cash.

April 16, 2023

Op-Ed

Multiple studies show that mandatory licensing hurts workers financially, reduces employment and raises consumer costs.

December 11, 2022