Gabrielle Giffords, the Democratic representative of Arizona was shot today. She was shot in the head, but is recovering in a hospital.The federal judge John Roll was killed in the shooting. 24 other people were shot, 5 others dying. Here are some articles to read on the subject.

Live updated article on the shooting from Huffington Post

Obama's statement

Sarah Palin Statement and Controversy with PAC

Part of me doesn't know what to say on the subject. I was outraged and completely baffled when I heard this. It startles me to think that we are still in a time when we try to express our beliefs through violence.

~Ashley

The Arizona governor "has just signed another regressive bill that could severely restrict women’s access to abortion coverage."Read more here!

~Mandy