This story, by Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist is gripping and should be read by everyone. He came to the US from the Philippines on a fake passport as a twelve-year old; discovered his status when he tried to get a driver’s license at age 16. He’s been living a double life ever since. He’s also gay, and came out as gay long before he came out as illegal; but being gay, the easiest avenue to legal status, marriage, wasn’t a possibility.  Jose’s website is here: http://defineamerican.com/

Here’s the take from the right–David Foster.

Here’s pushback on Foster’s arguments.

On the question whether Vargas will be deported.

Ezra Klein comments.

And a whiny blogpost from one of his employers. Pathetic.

The Southern Baptist Convention published a statement about illegal immigration last week. It’s received considerable criticism. Here’s a reasonable op-ed piece in support.