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Republican Lawmaker Switches Parties Amid LGBTQ+ Backlash
9/14/2025
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Story summary
- Republican lawmaker Cyrus Javadi switched to the Democratic Party, influenced by his gay son.
- Anti-gay messages appeared on bullet casings linked to the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect.
- Senator Bernie Sanders condemned political violence, advocating for free speech without fear.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis removed a rainbow crosswalk, highlighting anti-LGBTQ+ actions.
- GOP figures faced backlash over their responses to the shooting suspect's identity.
