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Arizona Congresswoman Shot. Fighting For Life.

  **Update**  Beyond Our Greatest Hopes During remarks at Arizona University last evening President Obama gave the nation good news that Congresswoman Giffords opened her eyes. "I have just come from the University Medical Center, just a mile from here, where our friend Gabby courageously fights to recover even as we speak.  And I want to tell you, her husband, Mark is here and he allows me to share this with you: right after we went to visit, a few minutes after we left her room and some of her colleagues in Congress were in the room, Gabby opened her eyes for the first time. Gabby opened her eyes for the first time", exclaimed the president.   Giffords was last Saturday afternoon at a Safeway supermarket in Tucson, Arizona during one of her 'Congress on the Corner' events where she met with the community to discuss political issues of concern. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz recall their visit wit...

Another Reason Why the AZ Immigration Law Is Just Plain Racist!

How would like it if your name, social security number, place of employment, date of birth, names of your children, spouse, and the due date of your pregnancy were compiled into a list and posted online for all to see? This is what hundreds of Latinos are experiencing right now. Such a list was sent to law enforcement officials, state lawmakers and the media, urging that those on the list be immediately deported. Where was the list to deport Russian spies, skinheads, TeaParty members, and people who sell assault weapons to felons?  Shouldn't those people be deported?   Aren't they the real U.S. terrorists? Give me a break! Take a look (and a listen) to the Democracy Now video below to learn more. Related Obama Administration Files Suit Against AZ Law