After Big Marriage Equality Donation, Rainbows Appear At Gates Foundation

Bill and Melinda Gates’ $500,000 donation to support marriage equality was announced this afternoon.

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On Tuesday afternoon, the campaign to approve the marriage equality referendum in Washington state announced a $500,000 gift from Bill and Melinda Gates — who previously gave $100,000 to the campaign.

“Bill and Melinda Gates made a second contribution to the Referendum 74 campaign because they support marriage equality and believe the law is good for Washington state,” said a family spokesperson, according to the Washington United for Marriage organization pushing for the referendum’s approval.

Soon thereafter, National Public Radio’s Andy Carvin tweeted about this coincidence:

Andy Carvin @acarvin

Triple rainbow over Seattle @ Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center instagr.am/p/RJAd4dm3R2/

9:58 PM - 23 Oct 12

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