Thursday Morning Open Thread

Good morning.

The President is giving what's being touted as a major address on immigration reform today at American University. I think a lot of people would prefer more than just another speech, they'd like some real action on this issue.

Tonight, I'll be attending the graduation festivities at Language ETC, an organization in my neighborhood whose mission is "To empower and enable adult immigrants through education to become contributing and self-reliant community members." It's the program where Carlos and I teach English to adult immigrants on Monday Nights. We've just completed another semester. This year, we taught the introductory Basic level class. Sometimes, the two hours teaching feel like the most productive hours in my week. And, our students are so diligent. It's just great to watch the students improve and to have conversations in English now with people who could barely speak a word of it several months ago.

Elena Kagan has made it through the toughest part of her confirmation hearing. Her testimony is completed. Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear from witnesses who support and oppose Kagan's nomination. All you need to know about the GOP's witnesses is that one of their headliners is the way-too-gay-obsessed President of the Family Research Council, Tony Perkins. Yep, the Republicans are showcasing the extremists on their side, because that's all they've got. The full witness list is here.

It is a beautiful day here in the District. No humidity...