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Giffords announces resignation from Congress

Jewish Journal January 22, 2012

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot by a gunman in January, announced that she will resign from Congress.\n

Gabby Giffords makes first public appearance

Jewish Journal June 28, 2011

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) made her first public appearance since being wounded in a tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona earlier this year in which numerous victims were hurt or had their lives taken, ABC News reports.

Palin defends ‘blood libel’ accusation, says she understands its meaning

Jewish Journal January 18, 2011

In her first interview since the Arizona shooting, Sarah Palin defended her use of the term \”blood libel\” and said she understands its meaning.

Jewish groups join faith call for civility

Jewish Journal January 13, 2011

Jewish faith leaders joined a call for soul searching in the wake of the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. \”This tragedy has spurred a sorely needed time of soul searching and national public dialogue about violent and vitriolic political rhetoric,\” said the open letter to Congress signed by 50 Muslim, Jewish and Christian leaders appearing Thursday in Roll Call, a newspaper that covers Congress. \”We strongly support this reflection, as we are deeply troubled that rancor, threats and incivility have become commonplace in our public debates.\”

ADL: Giffords wasn’t shot because of her Judaism

Jewish Journal January 11, 2011

An analysis of Internet musings by Jared Lee Loughner dismisses speculation that he may have targeted U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords because she is Jewish. \”In the end, the writings so far revealed seem to indicate no particular leanings about race, and it is difficult to come away from the postings with such a conclusion,\” according to the analysis published Tuesday by the Anti-Defamation League. The ADL analysis also said that the writings do not \”point to a particular ideology or belief system.\” Loughner\’s \”semi-coherent\” writings \”are indicative of an individual who has been exposed to a number of different ideas, from across the political spectrum, and has sometimes appropriated external concepts — often seemingly divorced from their original context,\” the analysis said. Loughner, 22, waived bail Monday when he appeared in a federal courtroom to face two federal charges of murder and three charges of attempted murder. He is expected to face additional state murder charges.

Giffords known for her openness and Judaism

Jewish Journal January 9, 2011

The event was typical Gabrielle Giffords: no barriers, all comers — Democrats, Republicans, independents welcome to talk about what was on their minds and in their hearts.