Daniel Hernandez Jr., one of Gabrielle Giffords' former interns who performed lifesaving first aid on the Arizona Congresswoman after she was was shot in 2011, is now an elected member of a Tucson-area school board. That's all great news — except now he's being targeted by an anti-gay smear campaign that's several… » 8/28/13 11:10am 8/28/13 11:10am

Feeling stone hearted this morning, like your cold black heart can't possibly feel any more feelings? Are your eyes drier than a Kansas corn field? Here's a remedy for the drought on your face — former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords leading the DNC in the Pledge of Allegiance. » 9/07/12 11:10am 9/07/12 11:10am

Last night, after an uncomfortably close special election, the former district director to former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords won the special election for her House seat. » 6/13/12 11:50am 6/13/12 11:50am

Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was nearly killed after she was shot in the head at point blank range in 2011. Eventually, she resigned her seat in a tear-soaked moment on the floor of the US House. But that retirement may not have been permanent. » 6/11/12 12:10pm 6/11/12 12:10pm

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 24: Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords receives the 2012 Salute to Women award from Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum at the museum's 21st annual 'Salute to Freedom' dinner on May 24, 2012 in New York City. The gala dinner, which looks to honor men and women who have served the nation, is held aboard… » 5/24/12 10:30pm 5/24/12 10:30pm

You know how every time a Republican politician says or does something mindblowingly stupid or offensive, we shake our heads and think it can't possibly get any worse? Well, of course, we're always wrong. GOP legislators seem to have a supernatural ability to constantly come up with new and shittier things to say.… » 2/23/12 9:45pm 2/23/12 9:45pm

Gah. Just when you thought Gabrielle Giffords' loving husband Mark Kelly couldn't be any more perfect—he is an astronaut for Christ's sake—he goes and ups the ante. It's just been announced that he is writing a kids book about a mouse who goes up into space. Commence "aww-ing" sequence now. » 2/20/12 9:45pm 2/20/12 9:45pm

Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is resigning from her seat in the US House of Representatives after being shot in the head while meeting constituents. Watch her friend, Florida's Debbie Wasserman Schultz, read her final statement to her colleagues as Giffords looks on, surrounded by friends. And ready the… » 1/25/12 2:40pm 1/25/12 2:40pm

Last night, the Powers that Be gathered in Washington DC for the annual Nerd Oscars— the President's State of the Union address. There were ties in primary colors, John Boehner's aggressively orange skin, that hug between the President and Gabrielle Giffords that made everyone cry, plenty of clapping, and more standing … » 1/25/12 12:00pm 1/25/12 12:00pm

Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has resigned from Congress just a year after being shot in the head at an event outside a Tuscon supermarket. Preoccupied with her physical rehabilitation, Giffords explains in the video that it's best if she steps down despite previous speculation in the wake of her speedy recovery… » 1/22/12 2:50pm 1/22/12 2:50pm

Reporters have finally managed to locate a man who may be the only American that doesn't find Gabrielle Giffords' recovery inspirational. In fact, he's disgusted by Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly and says, "Every time I see them on TV, it makes me want to vomit." George Morris knows firsthand what the couple have… » 1/11/12 10:00am 1/11/12 10:00am

One year after a bullet went straight through her head, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords led the crowd in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at a candlelight vigil in Tucson. Giffords' recovery has inspired people across the country, but her presence at numerous memorial events today was particularly meaningful for those still… » 1/08/12 10:11pm 1/08/12 10:11pm

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is still undergoing physical and speech therapy in Houston, but on Sunday she'll return to Arizona to participate in events marking the one year anniversary of the shooting that left her wounded and six people dead. Giffords' husband, Mark Kelly, plans to speak during a vigil at the University… » 1/05/12 10:40am 1/05/12 10:40am

It's hard to believe it's been 11 months since Gabrielle Giffords took a bullet that shot straight into her forehead as she was meeting constituents at a "Congress on Your Corner" event, ultimately rendering her unable to nod her head or even smile. But the good news is, she's doing remarkably well. » 11/10/11 9:10pm 11/10/11 9:10pm

In his new memoir, Mark Kelly, the astronaut husband (a phrase that never gets old!) of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, tells the very personal story of Gabby's recovery after being shot in the head in January. Among the many frank details the book reveals, there is one that stands out and makes the whole incident… » 11/06/11 3:05pm 11/06/11 3:05pm