Simone Biles says if she had a daughter, she wouldn’t want her in U.S.A. Gymnastics as it’s run now, following the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. “I don’t feel comfortable enough… they haven’t ensured us that it’s never going to happen again.”
We have 160,000 dead Americans and untold numbers with heart and lung damage. How dare you make this about journalists and “fear”, you shameless shill.
Ari, you got paid lots to do nothing for
@CFBPlayoff
. I had to suffer through your non-strategy then. I won’t suffer through your rewriting reality. Your “interrupted” is called “made him accountable” ... She’s done an excellent job. Try it some time.
I just switched to NBC since ABC is in a commercial. Savanah Guthrie has interrupted Trump in these 60 seconds more than Stephanopulos has done to Biden in 40 mins. NBC is an interrogation. ABC is a picnic.
I’m sharing this from an educational standpoint as we discuss this on this platform: Domestic Violence is not always “hitting.” It is a range of behaviors that can or cannot include battery, intimidation, coercive control, verbal abuse, financial control, etc.
In Jan, I quit my job. I’d never done that in my life. I took time to regroup, take classes, walk dogs for Rover, and nap like a pro. And now, I’m ready to totally kick butt as VP Comms for
@America250
Trust your gut, people.
The America 250 Foundation, the nonprofit partner of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission formed by Congress to plan for the country’s 250th birthday, has hired Keri Potts as its first communications leader.
I remember my attacker’s eyes and laughter at me as he stalked me around his kitchen table after locking me into his apartment. It’s been the stuff of nightmares and it never leaves me. I could not tell you the color of his apartment walls. Nor was that essential to remember.
@ava
Hate that she even considered for a moment that she might have done something to cause it. The responsibility is solely, always, only, on the shooter. God bless her.
I love this!
@mspears96
making sure to watch his daughter play in her club vball tourney before doing some live hits from
@CFBPlayoff
media day!
#TitleIXDad
🗣🗣🗣Celebrating Sarah Fuller’s extra point is NOT an invitation for yet another weekend of whiny, male sports fan analysis, derision, and gaslighting. It is NOT. Thanks for keeping it to yourself, in advance.
I always close out my escapeaversary evening this way because 12 years ago, I said no to dessert and wine mere hours before my life almost ended. Never again. ALWAYS get the cake, friends. And drink the wine. Trust me. 😘
A dude told me if women get true “equality” as they’ve asked for, they’ll have to learn how to change their tires and assemble furniture. You know, men’s tasks. To that I say, CHECK OUT MY NEWLY ASSEMBLED TV STAND, BABY!
I am so mad at you,
@abcnews
... Stop being the problem. Stop blaming women for their own murders. Stop doing the thing that keeps us stuck. Stop giving men a pass.
Reminded of how college athletics went off the titling rials: Used to be AD, Sr Assoc AD, Assoc Ad, Asst AD. Now it’s, Exec Sr Deputy AD, Sr Deputy AD, Deputy AD, Sr Assoc AD, Assoc AD. And SID still gets paid peanuts.
Why does Maria Taylor have a vote? Real question. She is a studio host/sideline reporter in her first year covering the NBA. She works a ton, not just on the league. No reason for her to have a vote
I am
#RememberingEd
today and thinking of his family and friends on the one-year marker of his untimely passing. Ed was such a love. A joyful, funny, sharp-as-a-tack friend and coworker. And I’m glad I was in his orbit for a little while.
USC long snapper Jake Olson lost his sight at age 12 after being born with retinoblastoma.
He was joined by his dad and guide dog Quebec as he walked out to the Coliseum field for his last time as a Trojan.
@LqLana
This has been called “walking casket” and it is cruel beyond belief. It completely ignores the psychological torture exerted on the living, fully functioning member of society, and it force multiples the suffering for all involved.
All the YES to this. Laura was thoughtful in prepping for this and did the work to understand that her words on this will reach thousands of victims watching.
"Domestic violence is not a troubled marriage. It's not some sort of marital issue that can be solved by counseling. It's a crime."
@LauraMRutledge
emphasizes Urban Meyer's future is less important than the domestic violence Courtney Smith dealt with.
Just saying hey, nice and frizzed out. I’ve had hot chocolate, chocolate au pain, Doritos and chocolate cookies so far today. I’m ringing in the new year like. a. CHAMP. My parents are so proud.
The public’s understanding of the complexities of sexual and interpersonal violence are largely informed by what they read. Journalists, how you describe trafficked persons these next hours, makes a huge difference beyond just this case. They are people first.
The people trying to spin
@aoc
trauma are the same ones who would have been glad to see her harmed. They didn’t get the harm they wanted HOW they wanted it, so they’ll now cause whatever harm they can. I’m glad they ID themselves at least. Carbon copies.
My sorrow is for what we all lost today, for his beloved fiancée Katy who loves him fiercely, for his family and for the legions of wonderful friends he so easily made. God bless you and keep you, Edward.
Statement from ESPN: “We are very sorry to have to share the devastating news of the tragic passing of friend and ESPN colleague Edward Aschoff. He died earlier today, his 34th birthday. Our thoughts are with his loved ones, including his fiancée Katy.”
#TBT
to 1995 😬 I loved playing volleyball. Loved and breathed it. As we approach
#InternationalWomensDay
I want to share that playing sports gave me confidence, knowledge of my body and how strong it is, and somewhere to focus my teen angst. Every girl should have that chance.
I promise you, if you search your local paper from the past month, you will see more rapists, batterers and child molesters caught/convicted than all the false reporters you can name over a two-decades’ timeframe. Promise.
No actual reporting took place during the writing of this ‘hot take’ ... or else it’d have mentioned the violent weather lasted to midnight and airports closed and that we’re giving refunds to ticket holders.
The fact that ESPN Events was the entity behind the Servpro First Responder Bowl was probably a major reason why the game was canceled because of poor weather
1/4. Tonight, we’ll honor the survivors of Larry Nassar’s horrors with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award during the ESPYs. We have many of them here with us and I want to share two things (amongst many) we’ve done to take a trauma-informed approach to their care...
Being a woman athlete is to constantly receive the message directly and indirectly that you’re to expect a lower standard of everything: equipment, money, respect. And plenty of ppl glad to tell you why you should ‘just be happy you’re included’
The NCAA acknowledged the discrepancy in amenities between the men's and women's basketball tournaments on Thursday after images posted to social media drew significant backlash.
Hatcher’s official debut! Hatch is my new baby. And we’ve had quite the month. He’s an Arizona rescue and a lot of puppy. But we already look alike, so ... thank you
#MyIntownMagazine
Atlanta for the snap.
Just a note this morning. Whenever one of you reaches out to me/DMs seeking guidance/resources for sexual assault or DV, it is an absolute HONOR to try to help you and I am so grateful you trust me. It’s never “too much” and I’m never “too busy”, ok? DMs are always open.
Shh, don’t tell anyone. I hired
@amyuf
(pictured here) for
@accnetwork
Manager of Comms. She starts end of the month. Welcome, Amy!
#BristolBound
Oh, what’s that? It’s two days out from the College Football Awards events and the emails are flying in from media members who’ve attended every year but seemingly ignored the deadline again/didn’t read words, you say? A PR LADY THREAD
And 5 years ago today when it launched, I scrambled to a friend's TV in my new home city of Atlanta, to toast the occasion.
@SECNetwork
had brought me south and changed the arc of my life. Def worth toasting.
The normalcy of Biden’s speech just now. No talk of his ratings or himself. No crass talk and put downs against people for perceived harms. No schoolyard taunts. It’s like detox from so much tox.
When I see a man like my tweet about systemic sexism and the crushing effects of the pandemic on women’s economic safety and well-being, I love them extra. Because they are rare. I follow and interact with so many men who are conveniently silent.
@dannykanell
That’s not true. Hiding in a warped version of Christianity doesn’t give one a pass to be hateful. That kind of Christianity is make believe.
Rob’s steady voice told me “We’re going to get you home, sweetheart” when I was scared and injured in Italy. He then supported my anti-sexual violence training and work. For Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, he put on heels, a boa and walked w/ me to support survivors. Love this pic.
Revolting. Nassar had at least 37,000 graphic videos and images of child pornography, including images of prepubescent children being violated. He. craves. children. But he says the victims are lying. Pedophile playbook.
@avaa_thompson
Just had a guy make sure I was ok in Home Depot parking lot because I was being approached at my car by two strange men asking me for money. He came over and pretended to be my friend. I appreciate that. After this week, I didn’t have the energy to yell.
Today is the 12th anniversary of surviving my attack in Italy. I celebrate this day because getting through all facets of the aftermath was hard on me, but I did it! Today, I’ll share posts I wrote years ago about that day. To help you see what it’s like.