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“Hardest job in America is being a single mom. There are a lot of them and a lot of them in Baltimore and I think that they absolutely do their best. They can't keep continue to do their best if businesses flee the city.” quote by Dana Perino
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“Hardest job in America is being a single mom. There are a lot of them and a lot of them in Baltimore and I think that they absolutely do their best. They can't keep continue to do their best if businesses flee the city.”

Dana Perino

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview on Economic Issues, 2018

Balancing motherhood and work is extremely demanding, especially when local economies weaken.

In simple terms: Single mothers face huge challenges when jobs leave their city.

Key Takeaway

Support local economies to help single mothers.

Themes

family economics gender urban policy

Mood

concerned determined

Type

social policy

When to use this quote

  • policy advocacy
  • community support programs
  • employment initiatives

Key Concepts

social safety nets labor markets community resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can cities retain businesses to aid families?
  • What policies best support single mothers?
A Different Perspective

Economic decline can still pressure single parents despite personal effort.

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