The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gabrielle-giffords/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Gabrielle Giffords | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gabrielle-giffords/ 32 32 US Jews excited, and anxious, about potential representation on Democratic ticket https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jews-excited-and-anxious-about-potential-representation-on-democratic-ticket/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:33:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3338549 Kamala Harris, whose husband is Jewish, reportedly considering Gov. Josh Shapiro, Sen. Mark Kelly as running mate; both spouse and VP would be firsts for Jewish community

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]]> Mark Kelly, potential Harris VP pick, has Jewish spouse with a striking story https://www.timesofisrael.com/mark-kelly-potential-harris-vp-pick-has-jewish-spouse-with-a-striking-story/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:50:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3338564 Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords, who survived a 2011 assassination attempt, could become country's second Jewish vice presidential spouse, after Harris's own husband

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]]> US Jewish lawmakers, leaders condemn suspected attempt to assassinate Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jewish-lawmakers-leaders-condemn-suspected-attempt-to-assassinate-trump/ Sun, 14 Jul 2024 08:40:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3331285 Chuck Schumer says political violence has no place; Jewish former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who survived an attempt on her life, declares 'Political violence is un-American'

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]]> Ex-US lawmaker Gabrielle Giffords celebrates Bat Mitzvah https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-us-lawmaker-gabrielle-giffords-celebrates-bat-mitzvah-at-51/ Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:56:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2660300 Gifford, whose injuries after a 2011 shooting make it difficult for her to speak, chants portion at Tucson synagogue

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]]> Gabby Giffords, Jewish gun-control activists get Democratic convention spotlight https://www.timesofisrael.com/gabby-giffords-jewish-gun-activists-take-center-stage-at-democratic-convention/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:25:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2372136 First section of Wednesday's convention dedicated to gun control; other topics include undocumented migrants and climate change -- and especially the rise of women in politics

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]]> Deadly attack on New Jersey Jews draws condolences, police protection https://www.timesofisrael.com/deadly-attack-on-new-jersey-jews-draws-condolences-police-protection/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:18:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2199906 'A growing pattern of violent anti-Semitism has now turned into a crisis for our nation,' says mayor of nearby New York City, announcing extra cops to guard Jewish sites

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]]> Ex-astronaut Mark Kelly announces run for McCain Senate seat https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-astronaut-mark-kelly-announces-run-for-mccain-senate-seat/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:39:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2017207 Husband of former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who survived a failed assassination attempt, throws hat in one of the most closely contested races of the 2020 election

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]]> 5 Jewish things to know about Kirsten Gillibrand, who’s running for president https://www.timesofisrael.com/5-jewish-things-to-know-about-kirsten-gillibrand-whos-running-for-president/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 04:15:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2000252 The Democratic senator from New York is a staunch proponent of women's rights and was central in calling for the resignation of Al Franken, even if it cost her support

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]]> Patriots owner Robert Kraft loans team plane to victims for gun control march https://www.timesofisrael.com/patriots-owner-robert-kraft-loans-team-plane-to-victims-for-gun-control-march/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 16:37:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1817252 Parkland victims' families and injured students fly on official team plane to and from Washington for March for Our Lives rally

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]]> Ship named for Gabby Giffords to be commissioned next week https://www.timesofisrael.com/ship-named-for-gabby-giffords-to-be-commissioned-next-week/ Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:22:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1633640 Vessel to carry US flag that ex-lawmaker's husband wore in space, purple heart left at hospital where she was treated

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]]> Gabby Giffords brings down the convention https://www.timesofisrael.com/gabby-giffords-brings-down-the-convention/ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 12:18:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1435950 'Strong women get things done,' says former Arizona congresswoman, who was shot in the head in 2011

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]]> Clinton campaigns with Giffords, focuses on gun control https://www.timesofisrael.com/clinton-campaigns-with-giffords-focuses-on-gun-control/ Sun, 31 Jan 2016 02:07:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1331075 Two days before voting begins in Democratic primary, frontrunner paints opponent Bernie Sanders's record as pro-gun

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]]> US Navy names ship for ex-congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-navy-names-ship-for-ex-congresswoman-gabrielle-giffords/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:39:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1198546 Giffords stepped down in January 2012 after gunman shot her, killed 6 people a year earlier at political event in Arizona

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]]> Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin split https://www.timesofisrael.com/gwyneth-paltrow-chris-martin-separating/ Tue, 25 Mar 2014 23:24:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=927690&preview_id=927690 Actress and Coldplay musician married in 2003

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]]> Ex-US Rep. Gabby Giffords attends NY gun show https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-us-rep-gabby-giffords-attends-ny-gun-show/ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 08:53:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=712688 The face of gun control, Giffords' appearance is met by applause -- and jeering

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