[thread] “In Dec 2017…ESPN was prepared to report about the allegations but did not do so after the woman concluded her career would be harmed if the story came out.… In recent days, she decided to come forward only on the condition of anonymity.” 1/ https://twitter.com/jeffpassan/status/1351379873797967872

“‘Obviously, [Porter is] in a much greater position of power…. The other thing is, I NEVER REALLY GOT THE NOTION THAT HE WAS TRULY SORRY.’” Therein lies the problem. Abuse of women—in myriad ways—continues to be condoned and accepted in sports. 2/

It isn’t the first time we’ve seen a situation like this, and bc of the player involved there, many people—even other women—continue to assume it had to be consensual. It’s been >10 yrs and @jennifersterger is still dealing with the repercussions. This doesn’t go away. 3/ https://twitter.com/jennifersterger/status/1351442694472654848

Even calling out misogyny can drag women through the mud. When @stephapstein reported on the outburst of Astros’ then-AGM Brandon Taubman to a group of female reporters, the team literally accused her of making the whole thing up.
https://www.si.com/mlb/2019/10/22/houston-astros-roberto-osuna-suspension
4/ https://twitter.com/chandler_rome/status/1186468857566941184

This year’s HOF voting shows that things aren’t improving. The argument that using PEDs is so morally bankrupt as to preclude induction, while admitted DV is questionable and even forgivable, reinforces the idea that abuse of women is socially acceptable. 5/ https://twitter.com/philgrogers/status/1344012699118653441

Many of you will say, “This shouldn’t happen.” The problem is that IT DOES. And the fact that people apologize isn’t good enough, bc it means they have something to apologize for. We need to make apologies unnecessary, so women can stop fearing for themselves and their jobs. fin/