"Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down" tells the extraordinary story of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, her relentless fight to recover following an assassination attempt in 2011, and her new life as one of the most effective activists in the battle against gun violence

The film shows her doctor explaining that the bullet went through the part of the brain that controls expressive language. At first, they didn’t know if she would ever speak again. Later in the film, we see her coaching her husband Mark Kelly on his first remarks to the US Senate. He may have the full power of speech, but she understands how to communicate. This documentary is about resilience and advocacy, but most of all it is a love story.

Learn more about Gabby Giffords & Mark Kelly with this award-winning film. Our free teaching resources for grades 9-12 can help you share it with your classroom or community.

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Mike Davis, former member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, told Gabby Giffords to f*ck off because she said gun violence cut Sarah Beckstrom’s life short.

He then called her husband Mark Kelly a “piece of sh*t”

This is MAGA.

Gabby was shot in the head in an act of political violence

Her husband retired from military service to care for her

She’s an advocate for gun control and Senator Kelly is a hero for reminding troops to disobey illegal orders

Mike is a despicable coward for speaking to them this way

#uspol #gunviolence #markkelly #gabbygiffords

Mark Kelly survived someone trying to silence his wife - now Trump wants him executed for talking? At this point the GOP platform is just ‘Shut Up or Else.’ Keep speaking, Senator. Bullies hate sunlight.

#MarkKelly #GabbyGiffords #Gabby #Trump #USPolitics

They finally remembered the huge video screens so those of us in cheap seats can see

#HarrisWalz #MarkKelly #GabbyGiffords

Teach about Civic Engagement with Gabby Giffrods Won't Back Down. This featured lesson explores how civics and public service can inform one’s sense of belonging in a community.

https://journeysinfilm.org/product/civics-civic-engagement-lessons/

#Teacher #Teaching #Education #Edutooters #PublicService #CivicEngagement #GabbyGiffords #Homeschooling @education @edutooters

Song of the Day October 2 2024

In remembrance of Mandisa Lynn Hundley bka Mandisa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandisa

Mandisa - "Overcomer"

https://youtu.be/b8VoUYtx0kw?si=36Sgl2ShDwYwfzsH

#SongOfTheDay #SOTD #SOTD2024 #October2 #MandisaLynnHndley #Mandisa #Overcomer #AmericanIdol #Pop #Music #MusicVideo #RobinRoberts #ScottHamilton #HannahCurlee #GabbyGiffords #MarkKelly #DeathsIn2024 #2010s

Song of the Day October 2 2024

In remembrance of Mandisa Lynn Hundley bka Mandisa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandisa

Mandisa - "Overcomer"

https://youtu.be/b8VoUYtx0kw?si=36Sgl2ShDwYwfzsH

#SongOfTheDay #SOTD #SOTD2024 #October2 #MandisaLynnHndley #Mandisa #Overcomer #AmericanIdol #Pop #Music #MusicVideo #RobinRoberts #ScottHamilton #HannahCurlee #GabbyGiffords #MarkKelly #DeathsIn2024 #2010s

For our money, the second most impressive address of #DNC Day 4, right behind #KamalaHarris's historic acceptance speech, was that of #GabbyGiffords.
If you missed it, no worries. We've got you covered. The link is below. And this really is one you will want to watch in its entirety.

https://youtu.be/q63SuY-SgkA?si=xJAZO33_7rAmCrxS

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#HarrisWalz2024 #DNC #Kamala #Voting #guns #guncontrol

#GabbyGiffords recounts her own #shooting in #DNC remarks

https://www.npr.org/2024/08/22/g-s1-19204/gabby-giffords-dnc-speech-mark-kelly