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Arizona politician who survived shooting works to defend democracy
Ron Barber said the shooting still shapes his life as survivors and families gathered to honor the 6 people killed and 13 wounded.
- On January 8, former U.S. Rep. Ron Barber marked the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Tucson shooting, speaking to commemorate those who died and those who survived the attack.
- The 2011 shooting killed 6 people and wounded others, including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords; Barber, who worked for Giffords, sustained gunshot wounds during the attack.
- Barber currently leads the Arizona Democracy Resilience Network, an organization aimed at protecting election integrity and encouraging candidates to behave with civility, honesty and transparency.
- Despite political challenges, Barber remains optimistic about the nation's future, stating, "I believe that this country will come back," while urging citizens to restore faith in democratic institutions.
- Political polarization continues to jeopardize stability, and Barber argues that preventing political violence requires a collective commitment to civic engagement rather than apathy.
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Arizona politician who survived shooting works to defend democracy
Ron Barber, who was wounded in the 2011 Tucson shooting, now works to build democracy resilience in Arizona, emphasizing transparency and civility as threats to election workers and officials rise nationwide.
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