These statistics aren't fun - in fact, they're very serious. The census report looked at both marriage and fertility rates as they relate to poverty. From that same Post article:
Washington, D.C., had the highest percentage of new mothers who were unmarried, at 53.4 percent. The city also had the highest percentage of new mothers living in poverty, at 36.3 percent.
This article doesn't mention it, but I believe DC also has the highest infant mortality rates in the country. America should be ashamed. We can't even take care of families and children in our nation's capital. Does anyone know of people, policies, or programs that are trying to make a difference? I suppose this would be a good segue to another post about the Mayor's race soon. Stay tuned.
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