The Maternal Health Gamble: A Billionaire's Bet on Bipartisanship The Waltons' latest philanthropic effort is a rare example of hope in an era where seemingly intractable problems often defy solutions.
With their $100 million commitment to addressing America's maternal mortality crisis, Olivia and Tom Walton are wagering that there is still a way to bridge the partisan divide and make progress on an issue that affects us all.
The numbers are stark: 19 deaths per 100,000 live births, with Black women facing a staggering 50. 3 times higher rate than white women.