Giffords shooting leads to national civility institute

The University of Arizona will announce today that it is establishing a civility institute, in the aftermath of the Tucson shooting rampage that left Rep. Gabrielle Giffords severely wounded and six people dead.

Former presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush will serve as honorary chairman for the National Institute for Civil Discourse, director Brint Milward told The New York Times.

The non-partisan center will focus on research, education and policy about civility in public discourse.

Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who is from Arizona, and ex-Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle will serve as c0-chairs.