text: And she no longer holds those beliefs. Tulsi grew up in a conservative family with religious father who was strongly anti-gay and of course she was influenced by that upbringing. Remember she was elected to the legislature at age 21. But she has grown and formed her own opinions which are opposite of her upbringing. Anyone ever change their mind about something as they grew older? And her voting record shows she is 100% pro-gay rights. [Here's her own explanation](URL