Rachel Maddow spoke with Daniel Hernandez, the gay intern whose quick response to the Gabrielle Giffords tragedy on Saturday is being credited in … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow Talks to Gay Tucson Hero Daniel Hernandez
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Parents of Jared Loughner ‘Devastated’, May Release Statement
(photo of jared loughner taken by forensics investigators) The Wall Street Journal reports on how Jared Loughner's parents have been dealing since … [Read more...] about Parents of Jared Loughner ‘Devastated’, May Release Statement
Watch: Obamas Observe Moment of Silence for Shooting Victims
This morning at 11 am, The President and First Lady Michelle Obama observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Tucson, Arizona shooting.Watch, … [Read more...] about Watch: Obamas Observe Moment of Silence for Shooting Victims
Watch: The Ladies of ‘The View’ Discuss Political Vitriol, Crosshairs, and the Giffords Shooting
More discussion of political rhetoric, gunsights, and vitriolic language, on The View.Watch, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Watch: The Ladies of ‘The View’ Discuss Political Vitriol, Crosshairs, and the Giffords Shooting
Group Plans Anti-Violence Fundraiser to Counter Picket of Arizona Funerals by Westboro Baptist Church
The Westboro Baptist Church is, of course, planning to picket the funerals of those slain in Tucson over the weekend. One group plans to raise money … [Read more...] about Group Plans Anti-Violence Fundraiser to Counter Picket of Arizona Funerals by Westboro Baptist Church
Watch: Rep. Robert Brady (D-PA) Proposes Legislation Making Threats to Congress a Federal Crime
Rep. Robert Brady says he's planning to introduce legislation that would make it a federal crime to use language or symbols that are perceived as … [Read more...] about Watch: Rep. Robert Brady (D-PA) Proposes Legislation Making Threats to Congress a Federal Crime
Assassination Plans, Instability Revealed in Loughner Notes, Emails
Nick Baumann at Mother Jones spoke to a Jared Loughner friend (via ben smith), who says Loughner's anger at Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was triggered … [Read more...] about Assassination Plans, Instability Revealed in Loughner Notes, Emails
Tucson Shooting: Giffords’ Husband Releases Statement; Obama to Hold ‘Moment of Silence’
Mark Kelly, husband of Congresswoman Giffords, released his first statement on the tragedy last night: On behalf of Gabby and our entire family, I … [Read more...] about Tucson Shooting: Giffords’ Husband Releases Statement; Obama to Hold ‘Moment of Silence’
Watch: Tucson Sheriff Says Political ‘Vitriol’ Undeniably Tied to Giffords Shooting
Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik continues to speak out against the political vitriol and dangerous rhetoric.Says Dupnik:"I think that … [Read more...] about Watch: Tucson Sheriff Says Political ‘Vitriol’ Undeniably Tied to Giffords Shooting
Watch: CNN Interviews Daniel Hernandez, the Gay Intern Credited with Saving Congresswoman Giffords’ Life
Daniel Hernandez Jr., the gay intern who helped Gabreille Giffords survive in the moments after she was shot and is being credited by many with saving … [Read more...] about Watch: CNN Interviews Daniel Hernandez, the Gay Intern Credited with Saving Congresswoman Giffords’ Life