Valley Advocate

@mangiaratti It's out! valleyadvocate.com/2019/10/30/gho…

me the day before a @ValleyAdvocate article I wrote comes out

I'm now contributing cover stories to the Valley Advocate, and here's one on the late David Berman, the poet and the songwriter/frontman of indie rockers Silver Jews, and the time when he touched down in the Valley. valleyadvocate.com/2019/09/18/rem…

a powerful story from @mangiaratti valleyadvocate.com/2019/09/11/i-w…

TY to the abuse survivors that come forward to tell their stories to strengthen laws so others won’t suffer the same fate. The powerful valleyadvocate.com/2019/09/11/i-w… by @mangiaratti shows why I am more determined than ever to pass 2 bills I filed to prevent child sexual abuse #MAPoli

Give this a listen if you have friends or family that work night jobs; are considering working a night job; want to hear the madness that can occur overnight; or simply want to know more about sleep and the brain. The whole project is a little under a half hour.

Check out my final story with @ValleyAdvocate entitled “The Night Show.” In this audio documentary I spoke with some overnight workers, firefighters, and a sleep doctor to discuss the struggles that come with working overnight. valleyadvocate.com/2019/09/09/pod…

Check out my interview with @RosebudCreative artist Chris Focus on @ValleyAdvocate! We talk about his start as a rapper in Western Mass and his evolution as an artist. valleyadvocate.com/2019/08/14/i-h…

Recent reports reflect poorly on @IHEG as do past stories including debacles with @YourBaroness and @VanessaCarlton shows. Workers actually have filed unfair labor practices against the employer. valleyadvocate.com/2019/06/26/edi…

Latest #valleyshowgirl valleyadvocate.com/2019/06/25/val…

Check out my Q&A with Amherst rapper Big Sav on @ValleyAdvocate! He tells his story of how he turned pain and probation into music. Give it a listen. valleyadvocate.com/2019/06/13/amh…

This week in addition to the sex column, I got to do a Q&A with our local genderflux drag performer, host, organizer, and activist Hors D'oeuvres. We... valleyadvocate.com/2019/06/13/is-…

"The economics of the situation leave much to be desired. KQED did the math of a show attended by 150 people — each band made $50, the host made nothing, and the start up (which is backed by more than $30 million in venture capital) made $1,500." valleyadvocate.com/2019/06/04/bas…

Check out my first piece with @ValleyAdvocate! I sat down with Springfield rappers @Fabeyon and T'Swan in anticipation of their show at Club Aquarius on June 2. Read or listen to the interview here. valleyadvocate.com/2019/05/30/two…

I also mentioned that @SenWarren is our #WonderWoman for #abortionrights #YouKnowMe

The Advocate's Best of the Valley has been released valleyadvocate.com/2019/04/25/bes…

Editorial by @goudreau_chris on the closing of Pizza spot and open mic venue Sam's in Northampton valleyadvocate.com/2019/03/13/so-…

Check out this week's staff picks: 17 Years Boy: Epilogue by @imoimeh, Big Surf Dance, and the @smithcollege Spring Bulb Show valleyadvocate.com/2019/03/07/val…

When queer punk drag shows turn #doublerainbow New column by @missjaylovek #ValleyShowGirl valleyadvocate.com/2019/03/07/val…

Check out @CatVideoFest at @AmherstCinema next week. Proceeds benefit @DakinHumane valleyadvocate.com/2019/03/04/cin…

In 2018 alone, at the age of 77, @bobdylan did 84 gigs. He’s living proof that not every Gemini is flaky and averse to commitment. @FreeWillAstro valleyadvocate.com/2019/03/04/fre…