Article snippet: SCOT LEHIGH In the absences of leadership, US senators have to take matters into their own hands. Michael A. Cohen What sets America apart from other countries is how little we value the lives of our fellow citizens. Renée Graham Democrats want diverse and progressive representation, not just the same revolving door of old white guys. The bill is unlikely to move forward in the Republican-controlled Senate, where majority leader Mitch McConnell has dismissed it as political theater. Here’s a look at what legal experts are saying about President Trump’s idea of going it alone and declaring an emergency so he can build his border wall. The dinner was first created by supporters of John F. Kennedy ahead of his presidential run. Since then, every Democratic president or vice president has spoken at the event. When female politicians — and particularly women of color — curse publicly, the blowback is fierce. Here’s a guide to some of the president’s claims surrounding the situation at the US border with Mexico. Following President Trump’s first Oval Office address Tuesday night, several Massachusetts elected officials called for the shutdown to end on Twitter. President Trump spoke from the Oval Office on border security. Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer called for a border barrier and the government shutdown to be separate issues. An expert says one key to resolving the shutdown crisis is for the two sides to instead look deep... Link to the full article to read more