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Republican candidate says giraffes prove “You cannot be born gay"
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Greg Owen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This person is running to represent an area that includes Broward County.
A congressional candidate recently shared thoughts on human sexuality. This person is running to represent an area that includes Broward County. In a discussion with a local editorial board, the candidate made a claim about sexuality being inherent.
The candidate's statement was in response to a question about a declaration made by another politician. Further information about the candidate's comments and the context of the discussion is available from the source, including the candidate's comparison of human identity to animal behavior.
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Category: rights Published: July 8, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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