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Melinda French Gates
@melindagates
Philanthropist, businesswoman, author, & advocate for women & girls. Founder of @pivotaldotcom. Co-founder of the @gatesfoundation. Proud Mom & Nonna ❤️
Seattle, WA
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    Melinda French Gates
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    Jun 20, 2024
    I’ve never endorsed a presidential candidate before. But this year’s election stands to be so enormously consequential for women and families that, this time, I can’t stay quiet. Women deserve a leader who cares about the issues they face and is committed to protecting their
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    Melinda French Gates
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    Jul 23, 2024
    There is so much riding on the election in November. We need a leader who will stand up for reproductive freedom. A leader who understands that supporting caregivers leads to healthier families and a stronger economy. A leader who knows that when women have their full power in
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    Melinda French Gates
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    Jan 1, 2019
    Happy anniversary, @BillGates! Twenty-five years and three kids later, we’re still laughing this hard.
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    Melinda French Gates
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    Sep 19, 2020
    At the core of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s extraordinary life was a simple conviction: “Women belong,” she said, “in all places where decisions are being made.”
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    Melinda French Gates
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    Jun 27, 2024
    Never did I think I'd see the day when women were one court ruling away from being able to receive emergency care. Women’s rights, women’s health, and even women’s lives are under attack. Today, it was access to emergency care. Tomorrow, it could be access to birth control or
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    Melinda French Gates
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    May 3, 2021
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    Melinda French Gates
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    Apr 15, 2020
    Halting funding for the World Health Organization during a world health crisis is as dangerous as it sounds. Their work is slowing the spread of COVID-19 and if that work is stopped no other organization can replace them. The world needs @WHO now more than ever.
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    Melinda French Gates
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    Sep 28, 2018
    Thank you for your courage, Dr. Ford.
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    Melinda French Gates
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    Dec 7, 2022
    It was an honor to meet @myogiadityanath & @brajeshpathakup. UP has made huge strides in health and social development. We're committed to supporting the government's vision and priorities. @myogioffice @UPGovt @gatesfoundation @BMGFIndia
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    Melinda French Gates
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    Jul 21, 2024
    President Biden deserves tremendous gratitude for his many decades of public service and his effective leadership from the White House during an especially consequential time for our nation. Over the past four years, President Biden has steered our country through multiple crises
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    Melinda French Gates
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    Oct 28, 2019
    Every year, this birthday hat has come out for family birthdays and has traveled with us for nearly 20 years. Today it’s Bill’s turn again—happy birthday, @BillGates! ❤️
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    Melinda French Gates
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    Jun 1, 2020
    The video of George Floyd’s brutal death broke my heart. I’ve watched the protests that followed and have felt overwhelmed with solidarity. And I’m listening as Black advocates and activists call on every American to treat racial justice as a shared responsibility.
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    Melinda French Gates
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    Oct 2, 2019
    I want to see more women making decisions, controlling resources, & shaping policies. That’s why I’m committing $1B over the next 10 years to expanding women’s power & influence in the U.S. #EqualityCantWait, & no one in a position to act should either.
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    Melinda Gates: I’m Committing $1 Billion to Gender Equality
    Melinda Gates explains why now is the time to push for equality.
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    Melinda French Gates
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    Aug 23, 2024
    History was made tonight, and the joy is palpable✨ @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz have proved time and again that they'll fight to protect the rights of women, advocate for caregivers and families, and champion equality for all. I couldn't be prouder to support them—and the values
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