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Wealth Drives Moral Change in a Crowded Agenda
Moral change often coincides with significant financial influence, as illustrated by the philanthropic intentions of Melinda French Gates following her divorce from Bill Gates. With an estimated fortune of $12 to $13 billion, she plans to focus her efforts on promoting abortion rights, particularly in response to the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to eliminate the constitutional right to abortion. French Gates emphasizes the tendency for women's rights to be marginalized in the face of broader agendas, stating a need to prioritize gender equality. This shift underscores a critical intersection of wealth and advocacy, where a substantial personal fortune enables targeted support for specific social issues, potentially reshaping priorities in a crowded global agenda.