Mariano: The mainstream media needs to stop whining about Trump!
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I am a great admirer of the work that the media does. But, I draw the line at the media’s incessant whining.
Mariano: Thoughts about clowns, Trump, Brookline, and books I will never read
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“Sometimes I think we have all gone a little crazy. Our politics have gone from strange, to bizarre, to just plain weird. Then I read the news and I know that we have lost it.”
Mariano: Petty vs. Gaffney, Round 2
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In many municipal elections, candidates have to work hard to show the distinctions between them. Often the differences are a matter of degree – candidates agree more or less on what needs to be done. Not in this one.
Mariano: The invisible man makes forgotten neighborhood of South Worcester a better place to live
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Across the city, few people know his name. Despite the fact that he has been at his job serving the neediest families in South Worcester for more than 40 years, he is relatively unknown – sort of an invisible man.
Mariano: Responding to Trump supporter comments
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I enjoy a good political discussion. Since I did not respond to all of the (reader) comments that I would have liked to (in my recent column “Trump must go”), here are some of the things I would have said had I responded.
Mariano: Should Worcester invest in Triple-A baseball? Register your vote!
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Sure there are challenges with locating a major sports franchise here in Worcester. In my opinion, locating a Triple-A Red Sox affiliate in our city would be a huge win.
Mariano: Gaffney vs. Rivera — the battle for District 4
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Get your lawn chairs out and bring the popcorn. This campaign could be a real barnburner.
Mariano: Donald Trump is breaking my heart — the five stages of Trump
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I am no snowflake! … In my entire life, I have never been referred to as overly sensitive or fragile. But the callous, insensitive and damaging actions of Donald Trump are hurting so many that I am truly heartbroken.
Mariano: An idea: Our government should give preference to American products
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In my opinion, giving preference to American-made goods makes a great deal of sense. It is time that we support the men and women who work for an hourly wage, whose sweat helped build this country and whose hard-earned tax dollars pay for all that our government is able to do.
Mariano: A badge of honor
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“To be sure, even a single incident of police misconduct is unacceptable. But a comparatively small number of unprofessional actions should not overshadow the tens of thousands of police actions that have helped keep our community safe.”