With Speaker Mariano, progressives get what they deserve
With Speaker Mariano, progressives get what they deserve Progressive activists helped defeat at least one progressive who could have challenged Mariano. By Joan Vennochi Globe Columnist,Updated December 28, 2020, 3:55 p.m. Email to a Friend Rep. Ron MarianoLane Turner/Globe Staff/file So, it looks like leadership of the Massachusetts House will be handed off from one white guy to another. It also looks like some of the people complaining about the lack of diversity in leadership are the same people who helped make it happen. If thereâs no progressive alternative to Ronald Mariano â ...