Johanna Mellis
@johannamellis.bsky.social
Ex-D1 swimmer, historian. @endofsportpod.bsky.social. Writing on Hungarian sportspeople, state socialism, & IOC’s imperialism in the Cold War. she/her. Anti-DeSantis. IG jojomellis for outfits
USHMM doing some stuff.
Note that MN Rep Hortman was “killed,” not assassinated.
Note that MN Rep Hortman was “killed,” not assassinated.
October 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
USHMM doing some stuff.
Note that MN Rep Hortman was “killed,” not assassinated.
Note that MN Rep Hortman was “killed,” not assassinated.
Found the publicly-available version on the FSU website: provost.fsu.edu/sites/g/file...
October 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Found the publicly-available version on the FSU website: provost.fsu.edu/sites/g/file...
Revising: I worry some days that I am taking too long. but my life changed, & my approach to work too. I didn’t need to pump it out. So I didn’t. I am better to me. I still feel 😬 some days
But, revising my most polished chapter so it interweaves imperial IOC argument, feels more doable today 🥳
But, revising my most polished chapter so it interweaves imperial IOC argument, feels more doable today 🥳
August 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Revising: I worry some days that I am taking too long. but my life changed, & my approach to work too. I didn’t need to pump it out. So I didn’t. I am better to me. I still feel 😬 some days
But, revising my most polished chapter so it interweaves imperial IOC argument, feels more doable today 🥳
But, revising my most polished chapter so it interweaves imperial IOC argument, feels more doable today 🥳
Also, must connect it to other elements of the fascist project. The defending from “gender ideology” comes much earlier than the surveilling evals part
July 31, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Also, must connect it to other elements of the fascist project. The defending from “gender ideology” comes much earlier than the surveilling evals part
I almost passed on this dress ($35) at a vintage/flea market bc strapless is a pain and bc it is SO 80s. It does need some mending and cups sewn into the bust, but I do like it with my purple bra! Wore it to run errands yesterday.
Couldn’t crop out the mess w/o the preview cutting off my head, sigh
Couldn’t crop out the mess w/o the preview cutting off my head, sigh
June 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I almost passed on this dress ($35) at a vintage/flea market bc strapless is a pain and bc it is SO 80s. It does need some mending and cups sewn into the bust, but I do like it with my purple bra! Wore it to run errands yesterday.
Couldn’t crop out the mess w/o the preview cutting off my head, sigh
Couldn’t crop out the mess w/o the preview cutting off my head, sigh
Disgusting.
Seems to also play on anti-Black racist ideas about affirmative action (and the mere presence of Black people in society) somehow “taking opportunities” from the rest of us. In this case, it’s bc Biles is supporting trans people and resisting white supremacist transphobia.
Seems to also play on anti-Black racist ideas about affirmative action (and the mere presence of Black people in society) somehow “taking opportunities” from the rest of us. In this case, it’s bc Biles is supporting trans people and resisting white supremacist transphobia.
June 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Disgusting.
Seems to also play on anti-Black racist ideas about affirmative action (and the mere presence of Black people in society) somehow “taking opportunities” from the rest of us. In this case, it’s bc Biles is supporting trans people and resisting white supremacist transphobia.
Seems to also play on anti-Black racist ideas about affirmative action (and the mere presence of Black people in society) somehow “taking opportunities” from the rest of us. In this case, it’s bc Biles is supporting trans people and resisting white supremacist transphobia.
I remember every word to every song, apparently!
May 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I remember every word to every song, apparently!
Some things don’t change, and perhaps even get more heinous with time.
May 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Some things don’t change, and perhaps even get more heinous with time.
Lots of things feel bad, and these parental days are hard. I thought I’d share this gorgeous, dramatic skirt I got at a vintage event yesterday for $35. The way it flows when I walk is incredible.
May 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Lots of things feel bad, and these parental days are hard. I thought I’d share this gorgeous, dramatic skirt I got at a vintage event yesterday for $35. The way it flows when I walk is incredible.
It’s my birthday. At 39 I’m learning to unmask my adhd. To trust myself, not shrink, stand up for myself. I am an expert on myself. It’s hard bc my family raised me to intensely dislike, distrust myself. It is growth. I am not “wrong,” per June Jordan.
shirt: www.godaintpetty.com/products/you...
shirt: www.godaintpetty.com/products/you...
May 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It’s my birthday. At 39 I’m learning to unmask my adhd. To trust myself, not shrink, stand up for myself. I am an expert on myself. It’s hard bc my family raised me to intensely dislike, distrust myself. It is growth. I am not “wrong,” per June Jordan.
shirt: www.godaintpetty.com/products/you...
shirt: www.godaintpetty.com/products/you...
Spending time with my hairstylist and getting this cut was so good. I think this summer I might get some barrettes for it
May 1, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Spending time with my hairstylist and getting this cut was so good. I think this summer I might get some barrettes for it
Before that meeting that ended up being horrendously discriminatory, I popped by a nearby goodwill and found this adorable vintage (1960s?) dress for $10. Needs hemming obviously, but isn’t it the cutest?
April 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Before that meeting that ended up being horrendously discriminatory, I popped by a nearby goodwill and found this adorable vintage (1960s?) dress for $10. Needs hemming obviously, but isn’t it the cutest?
I organized this on my campus. I spoke ab Hungary, & colleagues spoke about their areas of expertise. Our provost (German lit scholar) moderated it.
I’d like to share & expand on my remarks. But I’m exhausted, w/so much teaching, service, other work, & don’t have the space to think where to do it
I’d like to share & expand on my remarks. But I’m exhausted, w/so much teaching, service, other work, & don’t have the space to think where to do it
April 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I organized this on my campus. I spoke ab Hungary, & colleagues spoke about their areas of expertise. Our provost (German lit scholar) moderated it.
I’d like to share & expand on my remarks. But I’m exhausted, w/so much teaching, service, other work, & don’t have the space to think where to do it
I’d like to share & expand on my remarks. But I’m exhausted, w/so much teaching, service, other work, & don’t have the space to think where to do it
Historian friends, some help!!
I’m trying to process new PAT memberships. I cannot get the website to work? I got error messages about non-encryption. Now I’m getting like a 2000s-era “register.com” site for all national honor societies??
I’m trying to process new PAT memberships. I cannot get the website to work? I got error messages about non-encryption. Now I’m getting like a 2000s-era “register.com” site for all national honor societies??
April 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Historian friends, some help!!
I’m trying to process new PAT memberships. I cannot get the website to work? I got error messages about non-encryption. Now I’m getting like a 2000s-era “register.com” site for all national honor societies??
I’m trying to process new PAT memberships. I cannot get the website to work? I got error messages about non-encryption. Now I’m getting like a 2000s-era “register.com” site for all national honor societies??
productive day in my sport history class: the rise of “sex testing” vis-a-vis Nazi Olympics by:
- Nazis
- a white South African coach
- Avery Brundage, Sigfrid Edstrom, future IOC presidents
- a white female CAN coach
- IAAF
All contributing to the whittling down of women’s sport opportunities.
- Nazis
- a white South African coach
- Avery Brundage, Sigfrid Edstrom, future IOC presidents
- a white female CAN coach
- IAAF
All contributing to the whittling down of women’s sport opportunities.
April 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
productive day in my sport history class: the rise of “sex testing” vis-a-vis Nazi Olympics by:
- Nazis
- a white South African coach
- Avery Brundage, Sigfrid Edstrom, future IOC presidents
- a white female CAN coach
- IAAF
All contributing to the whittling down of women’s sport opportunities.
- Nazis
- a white South African coach
- Avery Brundage, Sigfrid Edstrom, future IOC presidents
- a white female CAN coach
- IAAF
All contributing to the whittling down of women’s sport opportunities.
Someone applauding Harvard’s removal of the leaders of the center for Middle Eastern Studies, says openly that they’re a part of moms against college antisemitism, and this
March 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Someone applauding Harvard’s removal of the leaders of the center for Middle Eastern Studies, says openly that they’re a part of moms against college antisemitism, and this
Shared the Sport & Humanity Hub proposal that I did last wkd, then met ppl I hope will join it for lunch.
Lots of enthusiasm & ideas! Ppl see possibilities for humanity & student learning 🤝 careers, which is!!
Very pleased with my outfit, too. Being a former athlete in much of my complexities.
Lots of enthusiasm & ideas! Ppl see possibilities for humanity & student learning 🤝 careers, which is!!
Very pleased with my outfit, too. Being a former athlete in much of my complexities.
March 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Shared the Sport & Humanity Hub proposal that I did last wkd, then met ppl I hope will join it for lunch.
Lots of enthusiasm & ideas! Ppl see possibilities for humanity & student learning 🤝 careers, which is!!
Very pleased with my outfit, too. Being a former athlete in much of my complexities.
Lots of enthusiasm & ideas! Ppl see possibilities for humanity & student learning 🤝 careers, which is!!
Very pleased with my outfit, too. Being a former athlete in much of my complexities.
same fascist govt, who tried to shield a child sexual predator who was a leading figure in a religious orphanage. This scandal broke just last year!
as I’ve been saying:
Homophobia and transphobia are tools that fascists use to boost the power of sexual predators
as I’ve been saying:
Homophobia and transphobia are tools that fascists use to boost the power of sexual predators
March 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
same fascist govt, who tried to shield a child sexual predator who was a leading figure in a religious orphanage. This scandal broke just last year!
as I’ve been saying:
Homophobia and transphobia are tools that fascists use to boost the power of sexual predators
as I’ve been saying:
Homophobia and transphobia are tools that fascists use to boost the power of sexual predators
Racists will choose to be MAD, if not already
Unis & colleges, which 🤝 NCAA, used amateurism to not pay athletes - claiming “slavery loophole”’of 13th amendment as of 2022 to not do so!!!!
are being forced to pay SOME money to SOME athletes.
+ CHOOSING to cut sports/athletes to cover “losses”
Unis & colleges, which 🤝 NCAA, used amateurism to not pay athletes - claiming “slavery loophole”’of 13th amendment as of 2022 to not do so!!!!
are being forced to pay SOME money to SOME athletes.
+ CHOOSING to cut sports/athletes to cover “losses”
March 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Racists will choose to be MAD, if not already
Unis & colleges, which 🤝 NCAA, used amateurism to not pay athletes - claiming “slavery loophole”’of 13th amendment as of 2022 to not do so!!!!
are being forced to pay SOME money to SOME athletes.
+ CHOOSING to cut sports/athletes to cover “losses”
Unis & colleges, which 🤝 NCAA, used amateurism to not pay athletes - claiming “slavery loophole”’of 13th amendment as of 2022 to not do so!!!!
are being forced to pay SOME money to SOME athletes.
+ CHOOSING to cut sports/athletes to cover “losses”
Pitch sent for a short version of the very long piece @annaposbergh.bsky.social and I’ve drafted with the 75+ cis women’s statements support full equity for trans girls & women in sports!!! Pitches are a crapshoot but 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
March 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Pitch sent for a short version of the very long piece @annaposbergh.bsky.social and I’ve drafted with the 75+ cis women’s statements support full equity for trans girls & women in sports!!! Pitches are a crapshoot but 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Oops, we’re almost at 5k words on this piece about cis women who support trans women in sport @annaposbergh.bsky.social
And so much we’re not including as of now 😅
And so much we’re not including as of now 😅
March 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Oops, we’re almost at 5k words on this piece about cis women who support trans women in sport @annaposbergh.bsky.social
And so much we’re not including as of now 😅
And so much we’re not including as of now 😅
And, loving myself means continuing to dive more into my personal style. It feels something to be feeling the best I’ve ever felt about myself as fascism tries to get us all
February 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
And, loving myself means continuing to dive more into my personal style. It feels something to be feeling the best I’ve ever felt about myself as fascism tries to get us all
Over 100 c*s women have reached out. Amidst the chaos, scariness overwhelm, it feels good to coauthor w/someone w/incredible fight, expertise, humanity
🤞🏻 it provides some hope, affirmation, solidarity. Trans girls and women, we support you. Our humanity & wellbeing are linked
🤞🏻 it provides some hope, affirmation, solidarity. Trans girls and women, we support you. Our humanity & wellbeing are linked
February 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Over 100 c*s women have reached out. Amidst the chaos, scariness overwhelm, it feels good to coauthor w/someone w/incredible fight, expertise, humanity
🤞🏻 it provides some hope, affirmation, solidarity. Trans girls and women, we support you. Our humanity & wellbeing are linked
🤞🏻 it provides some hope, affirmation, solidarity. Trans girls and women, we support you. Our humanity & wellbeing are linked
From a cisgender woman who is a parent. I love this so much. Empathy and care for humanity over “competition”
And, disrupting the binary way we’ve organized sports so that “individual people can experience the truest expression of who they are, doing the things that they love and value”
And, disrupting the binary way we’ve organized sports so that “individual people can experience the truest expression of who they are, doing the things that they love and value”
February 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
From a cisgender woman who is a parent. I love this so much. Empathy and care for humanity over “competition”
And, disrupting the binary way we’ve organized sports so that “individual people can experience the truest expression of who they are, doing the things that they love and value”
And, disrupting the binary way we’ve organized sports so that “individual people can experience the truest expression of who they are, doing the things that they love and value”