Your visa *has* to expire before you can apply for asylum. It's the process. I know of torture survivors in the Elizabeth detention center *now* who followed all the rules and will likely be deported to a horrible fate. Abhorrent . Support NYLAG. They're fighting this.

Agreed. The ACA - to use Colbert's language - is 'crap on a bun'. Better than turd soup but twice as expensive as Medicare for all.

Awesome reference. Are you part of a historical society? If so please invite me to meetings. I have lots of stories to share. The bit about sharks and angels was a gem. Wickedly clever.

I was wrong. The petition is attached to a specific piece of legislation. So don't hold your breath.

No. I love details like that.

I never expected this. Chester Arthur's unexpected Presidency is still one of my all-time favorite NY stories. I always tell it to visitors when we're outside the NY federal custom house, which in 1880 brought in *most* federal income.

Dream ticket with Rahm Emmanuel. I wonder if there is a gag me w a spoon emoticon?

I flipped out when I saw this story. I trust you've seen the explainers that are now circulating. If not I'll find a link and send it to you . Its a chilling story - she did this to keep the case out of the hands of SCOTUS, who are willing to engage in starvation politics. Uncivilized.

To let a lower court finish the job. Technical. Jackson is on our side