So Long, Oinky Pigs

Patriarchal & hierarchical power structures breaking down, not a min. too soon. Many yrs. late, actually.

In both the "objective", centrist world,

 Ilya Marritz / WNYC:

New York Public Radio fires longtime WNYC hosts Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz after investigations of claims of inappropriate conduct  —  Two weeks after their abrupt suspensions, longtime WNYC hosts Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz have been fired.

Discussion:

David Uberti / Splinter:   Lack of consequences for NYPR execs, secrecy shrouding inquiries, and vague promises of change make staff feel that leadership is dodging accountability

David Uberti / @daviduberti:   I wrote about what happens when a media organization's ideals of transparency and accountability run into its own sexual harassment problem http://splinternews.com/... http://twitter.com/...

David Uberti / @daviduberti:   Also: a public media executive who has admitted repeat failures to police workplace abuse got $888,000 in total compensation in 2015 http://splinternews.com/... http://twitter.com/...

Paul Farhi / @farhip:   Inbox: Public radio station @WNYC fires hosts Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz after harassment investigations. Release: pic.twitter.com/rUGGVTaSnN

and the world of leftist agitation.

Cora Lewis / BuzzFeed:

Executive editor of AlterNet Don Hazen placed on indefinite leave following accusations of sexual harassment from five women who worked for him  —  Don Hazen, the executive editor of AlterNet, was placed on “indefinite leave” after BuzzFeed News asked his oversight board about accusations …

Discussion:

Lauren Kelley / @lauren_kelley:   I worked for Don Hazen — as his gender editor (!), among other things — and the brilliant, fierce, brave women coming forward here are former colleagues and friends. This has been many years coming, and I'm so proud to know them. https://www.buzzfeed.com/...

Liliana Segura / @lilianasegura:   I never do threads. But a few words about this story. https://www.buzzfeed.com/...

Also the "World of Sports" & digital/tech.

 Wall Street Journal:

Bob Bowman, who led MLB Advanced Media for 17 years, was forced out in November by Major League Baseball after concerns about inappropriate workplace conduct  —  Major League Baseball forced out the architect of its multibillion-dollar digital-media business last month …

Discussion:

Bruce Orwall / @bruceorwall:   Baseball officials including Bud Selig were warned about Bob Bowman's inappropriate office conduct 10 years ago; he was fired last month. Great scoop by @Bachscore & @BrianCostaWSJ http://www.wsj.com/... via @WSJ

Maury Brown / Forbes:   Where Does MLBAM Go Given Bob Bowman Was Forced Out Over Alleged Workplace Misconduct?

Dawn C. Chmielewski / Deadline:   Former BAMTech Executive Forced Out Following Troubling Workplace Behavior — Report

Todd Spangler / Variety:   MLB Fired Media Chief Bob Bowman Over Alleged Workplace Misconduct (Report)

Ben Leubsdorf / @benleubsdorf:   “[Commissioner of Baseball Rob] Manfred said he had no knowledge of the alleged escorts” https://www.wsj.com/...

David A.F. Sweet / @davidafsweet:   When I interviewed Bob Bowman long ago http://on.wsj.com/2DlQDn7 I had no inkling this was the type of guy he was. https://www.wsj.com/... #mlbam #bobbowman #SportsBiz

Kim / @cu_as:   “Bud Turns a Blind Eye” could be the subtitle of this piece. #MLBAM https://www.wsj.com/... pic.twitter.com/whmmJyqV2q

Alex Martin / @alexmartinwsj:   People familiar with Bowman say he propositioned female colleagues, allegedly conducting consensual relationships with subordinate coworkers and cultivating a culture of partying and heavy drinking with employees outside the office. https://www.wsj.com/...

Jessica Guynn / @jguynn:   Major League Baseball has forced out Bob Bowman, the architect of its multibillion-dollar digital-media business, after years of troubling workplace behavior that former baseball executives were said to be made aware of at least a decade ago. https://www.wsj.com/...

Ashby Jones / @jonesashby:   Exclusive: Bob Bowman, top MLB exec, pushed out after years of troubling workplace behavior involving women, partying and altercations. https://www.wsj.com/... via @WSJ. Great scoop by @bachscore and @briancostawsj

Ben Fritz / @benfritz:   Bob Bowman, who until November led the now-Disney owned BamTech (aka MLB Advanced Media), had a history of abusive behavior, WSJ investigation finds. And there was also this... https://www.wsj.com/... pic.twitter.com/6kfFEIp1Te

Crain's Detroit Business:   Report: Former Michigan treasurer forced out at MLB over inappropriate behavior

Tom Ley / Deadspin:   Report: Top MLB Exec Was Accused Of Abusing Colleagues, Hiring Escorts

Even I, an only child raised (& home-schooled) by wolves, know better.

What we really need to know is what the hell is wrong w/ the denialists who enable/allow these perverts to run rampant for yrs./decades. Just further evidence that no one is innocent, & that any sort of power is corrupting?