Melissa Carol
@mccav.bsky.social
gymnastics...also politics, mental health, vaping (smoke-free since 2/16/13) | 🖤🤍💜🏳️🌈 | she/her
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HE'S WORLD CHAMPION OH MY GOD
October 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
HE'S WORLD CHAMPION OH MY GOD
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Honestly everything is really terrifying right now
September 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Honestly everything is really terrifying right now
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A friend reposted this by @zellieimani.bsky.social from 2020 and it remains apt:
“For the oppressed, peace is the absence of oppression. But for the oppressor, peace is the absence of resistance."
“For the oppressed, peace is the absence of oppression. But for the oppressor, peace is the absence of resistance."
September 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A friend reposted this by @zellieimani.bsky.social from 2020 and it remains apt:
“For the oppressed, peace is the absence of oppression. But for the oppressor, peace is the absence of resistance."
“For the oppressed, peace is the absence of oppression. But for the oppressor, peace is the absence of resistance."
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A reminder that "But what if people on YOUR side are on the Epstein list?" is a bullshit argument, EVERYONE who was raping children needs to get into the bin right now, that's the deal here and it ain't exactly complicated
Bill Clinton mentioned during the Epstein press conference, which is a shock, because he's such a stand up guy with no former sexual misconduct accusations against him
September 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A reminder that "But what if people on YOUR side are on the Epstein list?" is a bullshit argument, EVERYONE who was raping children needs to get into the bin right now, that's the deal here and it ain't exactly complicated
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In April, just after Clemson’s gymnastics team finished its season, a university employee informed athletic department staff members that an anonymous hotline had received a “complaint regarding possible emotional/mental abuse within the gymnastics team."
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Clemson fired gymnastics coach following athletes’ complaints, emails show
Amy Smith faced similar allegations from gymnasts during her previous job at Utah State, The Post reported in 2023.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
In April, just after Clemson’s gymnastics team finished its season, a university employee informed athletic department staff members that an anonymous hotline had received a “complaint regarding possible emotional/mental abuse within the gymnastics team."
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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I needed to read this today. Thought someone else might need it too.
June 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I needed to read this today. Thought someone else might need it too.
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It's lovely to read an article about trans athletes that's about their inclusion instead of their exclusion from sports. apnews.com/article/tran...
Trans athletes are under more scrutiny than ever. Some have found a safe space in gymnastics
As the rhetoric around transgender athletes grows more heated, one organization is trying to create a safe space.
apnews.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It's lovely to read an article about trans athletes that's about their inclusion instead of their exclusion from sports. apnews.com/article/tran...
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youtu.be/wFWklIih20Y
Not many people know that Vera Caslavska was the first gymnast to score a 10 in International competition in 1967, 9 years before Nadia Comaneci.
#gymnastics #sport #sports #chalktalk #gymnastly
Not many people know that Vera Caslavska was the first gymnast to score a 10 in International competition in 1967, 9 years before Nadia Comaneci.
#gymnastics #sport #sports #chalktalk #gymnastly
Vera Caslavska Gymnastics Tribute
YouTube video by Gymnastly
youtu.be
February 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
youtu.be/wFWklIih20Y
Not many people know that Vera Caslavska was the first gymnast to score a 10 in International competition in 1967, 9 years before Nadia Comaneci.
#gymnastics #sport #sports #chalktalk #gymnastly
Not many people know that Vera Caslavska was the first gymnast to score a 10 in International competition in 1967, 9 years before Nadia Comaneci.
#gymnastics #sport #sports #chalktalk #gymnastly
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If you want to read a new book coming out but don't want to buy it, a great thing you can do is ask your local library to order it. The more requests they get, the more likely they are to acquire it and then lots of people will get to read it who othewise wouldn't.
January 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
If you want to read a new book coming out but don't want to buy it, a great thing you can do is ask your local library to order it. The more requests they get, the more likely they are to acquire it and then lots of people will get to read it who othewise wouldn't.
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The road to fascism is paved with centrists screaming “he can’t do that because of the law”
January 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The road to fascism is paved with centrists screaming “he can’t do that because of the law”
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I’m working on a starter pack for accounts of gymnastics orgs — NGBs, teams, leagues, and so on. For now there’s not very many, but I’m keeping an eye on things. Please let me know if you find any I’m missing!
(This will not include athletes or media.)
(This will not include athletes or media.)
January 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I’m working on a starter pack for accounts of gymnastics orgs — NGBs, teams, leagues, and so on. For now there’s not very many, but I’m keeping an eye on things. Please let me know if you find any I’m missing!
(This will not include athletes or media.)
(This will not include athletes or media.)
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A crucial Supreme Court in a swing state is on the line this year—heard this one before? Nope, we're not talking about Wisconsin. In November, Pennsylvania Democrats will defend their 5-2 majority when three incumbents are up for another 10-year term. A massive battle looms. Full details:
Morning Digest: Don't overlook the other really big state Supreme Court battle this year
Pennsylvania Democrats have held a majority for a decade. That could end.
www.the-downballot.com
January 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A crucial Supreme Court in a swing state is on the line this year—heard this one before? Nope, we're not talking about Wisconsin. In November, Pennsylvania Democrats will defend their 5-2 majority when three incumbents are up for another 10-year term. A massive battle looms. Full details:
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Just FYI, administrative warrants (like the ones used by ICE) are not judicial warrants (used by cops, signed by a judge).
You do NOT legally have to open the door for an ICE officer with an administrative warrant *no matter what the ICE officer says.*
You do NOT legally have to open the door for an ICE officer with an administrative warrant *no matter what the ICE officer says.*
January 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Just FYI, administrative warrants (like the ones used by ICE) are not judicial warrants (used by cops, signed by a judge).
You do NOT legally have to open the door for an ICE officer with an administrative warrant *no matter what the ICE officer says.*
You do NOT legally have to open the door for an ICE officer with an administrative warrant *no matter what the ICE officer says.*
so Rutgers coach was placed on leave
(here's link to article which I haven't been able to actually read b/c it keeps telling me to disable ad-blocker which I already DID ffs!)
www.nj.com/rutgers/2025...
(here's link to article which I haven't been able to actually read b/c it keeps telling me to disable ad-blocker which I already DID ffs!)
www.nj.com/rutgers/2025...
Rutgers places embattled gymnastics coach on leave after damning investigation
Rutgers has placed its embattled gymnastics coach on leave after the findings of an internal investigation were released.
www.nj.com
January 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
so Rutgers coach was placed on leave
(here's link to article which I haven't been able to actually read b/c it keeps telling me to disable ad-blocker which I already DID ffs!)
www.nj.com/rutgers/2025...
(here's link to article which I haven't been able to actually read b/c it keeps telling me to disable ad-blocker which I already DID ffs!)
www.nj.com/rutgers/2025...
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Thank you @sportsillustrated.bsky.social
#gymternet
#templeGymnast
#fyp
#collegeGymnastics
#ncaagymnastics
#notlikeus
#Afro
#collegegymnast
www.si.com/onsi/athlete...
#gymternet
#templeGymnast
#fyp
#collegeGymnastics
#ncaagymnastics
#notlikeus
#Afro
#collegegymnast
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Gymnast Kyrstin Johnson goes viral for epic Kendrick Lamar floor routine
Kyrstin Johnson, a gymnast at Temple University, went viral for an epic floor routine featuring Kendrick Lamar's hit song 'Not Like Us.'
www.si.com
January 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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@fetterman.senate.gov - since your Philly & HBG Voicemails are full - VOTE NO on Hegseth!
Pete Hegseth can't say if committing sexual assault is "disqualifying" to be the defense secretary of the United States www.huffpost.com/entry/tim-ka...
Pete Hegseth Can’t Say If Sexual Assault Is 'Disqualifying' To Be Defense Secretary
Sen. Tim Kaine grilled Trump's nominee over his claims of being "completely cleared" of any wrongdoing amid concerning allegations against him.
www.huffpost.com
January 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
@fetterman.senate.gov - since your Philly & HBG Voicemails are full - VOTE NO on Hegseth!
what meets are you watching tonight #gymternet?
I'll be focusing on Florida quad and Sprouts quad
I'll be focusing on Florida quad and Sprouts quad
January 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
what meets are you watching tonight #gymternet?
I'll be focusing on Florida quad and Sprouts quad
I'll be focusing on Florida quad and Sprouts quad
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Many of us have been fielding questions from trans folks and families filled with worry since the election.
Advocates for Trans Equality created a Trans Survival Guide to help people navigate their options during this scary time.
Please share widely.
transequality.org/news/introdu...
Advocates for Trans Equality created a Trans Survival Guide to help people navigate their options during this scary time.
Please share widely.
transequality.org/news/introdu...
Introducing the Trans Survival Guide | A4TE
transequality.org
November 24, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Many of us have been fielding questions from trans folks and families filled with worry since the election.
Advocates for Trans Equality created a Trans Survival Guide to help people navigate their options during this scary time.
Please share widely.
transequality.org/news/introdu...
Advocates for Trans Equality created a Trans Survival Guide to help people navigate their options during this scary time.
Please share widely.
transequality.org/news/introdu...
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The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.
-- F. Scott Fitzgerald
-- F. Scott Fitzgerald
January 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.
-- F. Scott Fitzgerald
-- F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Please share for those who are impacted by the fires in Los Angeles who have animals🙏
January 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Please share for those who are impacted by the fires in Los Angeles who have animals🙏
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You already know states like Texas and Oklahoma are pushing Christian Nationalism. But even blue states have a lot of work to do.
@atheists.org just released their "State of the Secular States" report and it's SO DETAILED about how far we are from where we ought to be.
states.atheists.org
@atheists.org just released their "State of the Secular States" report and it's SO DETAILED about how far we are from where we ought to be.
states.atheists.org
State of the Secular States
states.atheists.org
January 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
You already know states like Texas and Oklahoma are pushing Christian Nationalism. But even blue states have a lot of work to do.
@atheists.org just released their "State of the Secular States" report and it's SO DETAILED about how far we are from where we ought to be.
states.atheists.org
@atheists.org just released their "State of the Secular States" report and it's SO DETAILED about how far we are from where we ought to be.
states.atheists.org
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The image reads:
"The first transgender suicide hotline is now up and running in the U.S. You can reach Trans Life at 877-565-8860"
Looking at the website, it seems that Trans Life offers a broad range of resources in addition to the hotline, and is worth a look if only to learn what's available.
"The first transgender suicide hotline is now up and running in the U.S. You can reach Trans Life at 877-565-8860"
Looking at the website, it seems that Trans Life offers a broad range of resources in addition to the hotline, and is worth a look if only to learn what's available.
January 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The image reads:
"The first transgender suicide hotline is now up and running in the U.S. You can reach Trans Life at 877-565-8860"
Looking at the website, it seems that Trans Life offers a broad range of resources in addition to the hotline, and is worth a look if only to learn what's available.
"The first transgender suicide hotline is now up and running in the U.S. You can reach Trans Life at 877-565-8860"
Looking at the website, it seems that Trans Life offers a broad range of resources in addition to the hotline, and is worth a look if only to learn what's available.
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LSU: Annie Beard (Jr.) - Removed from roster
January 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
LSU: Annie Beard (Jr.) - Removed from roster
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please stop suggesting I solve my problem by changing my behavior. I do not want to do that
January 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
please stop suggesting I solve my problem by changing my behavior. I do not want to do that