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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · May 2

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Cinnamon Park

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · May 1

Extremely disappointing.

Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Feb 28

Many people don't know that I've struggled much of my life with rare disease. Two, in fact: adamantinoma and osteomyelitis. On today, #RareDiseaseDay, I challenge you to donate and educate about lives like mine. rarediseases.org/campaign/rar...

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Feb 26

I think I’ve been doing too much DIY. I had a dream last night that I was grout.

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Feb 25

Some neighbor is jamming out at top volume in their car to the live version of “Endless Love” by Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross and I am HERE for it. youtu.be/Nu9RVPTpDyA?...

Endless Love (Duet with Mariah Carey) (Live from Royal Albert Hall)

YouTube video by LutherVandrossVEVO

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Jan 18

I woke up this morning, restless. Billy and I are in the midst of a household purge. I ended up in the attic, sorting remnants of being so ill and broken for so long. My walker. My bath chair. An entire bag of syringes. Though my limbs give me daily reminders, I’m glad to finally say good riddance!

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Jan 15

What’s stuff got to do with it?

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Jan 10

Anita Bryant’s aim was to convince Americans that “homosexuals” were a danger to children. We all know now that’s not true. Today, the same strategy is being used against transgender people. Let’s see how long it takes for that to die. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/a...

Anita Bryant, Whose Anti-Gay Politics Undid a Singing Career, Is Dead at 84

The former beauty queen and spokeswoman for Florida orange juice was an all-American entertainer before she began crusading against L.G.B.T.Q. rights.

www.nytimes.com

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Dec 22

Being held accountable can feel uncomfortable.

Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Dec 13

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Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here's what to know

A Japanese high court has ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest victory for the LGBTQ+ community that adds pressure on the reluctant government.

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Jill Geisler @jillgeisler.bsky.social · Dec 5

Leadership tip of the day:
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Managers: To be truly inclusive, put an end to ‘invisible work’ - Journalism Institute

In every webinar I lead about inclusive leadership and allyship, I talk about the burden of “invisible work” faced by traditionally underrepresented employees.

www.pressclubinstitute.org

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Nov 26

Thank you for the comprehensive roundup. So many nuances that you address here often get missed.

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Nov 26

I cover LGBTQ+ issues for the AP. Here’s my portfolio: apnews.com/author/jeff-...

JEFF McMILLAN

McMillan is an Associated Press editor and writer based in Pennsylvania. He is a member of the AP Stylebook team.

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Nov 25

You probably could not hear it pronounced over the leafblowers.

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Nov 25

Think of it as countermelody

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Nov 25

It might be that I will never learn not to expect too much out of people. Strangely, I realize I am naive.

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Nov 19

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On Transgender Day of Remembrance, the community reflects on violence and resilience

Transgender Day of Remembrance is held around the world every year on November 20 to honor transgender people killed by violence.

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Nov 19

Is it only Tuesday? SMH

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Mar 12

Every time I watch a home improvement/decorating show, I’m thinking, “How long until the kids destroy that?”

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Feb 23

I’m here to help on Saturday at the 2024 Student Conference hosted by NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists. @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Dec 1

My latest for the AP: Instead of being able to focus on recovery, Schultz has been saddled with worries from other gay men that talking about sexual abuse in their community will hurt the fight for LBGTQ+ rights. apnews.com/article/183c...

Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Oct 12

Any perception back then that the long struggle for equality had been won has been belied by events over the past two years. apnews.com/article/matt...

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Twenty-five years have passed since gay 21-year-old college student Matthew Shepard died after being beaten and tied to a remote fence.

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Oct 2

Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals apnews.com/article/vati...

Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals

Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, o...

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Sep 25

“The school system believes it is being inclusive toward LGBTQ parents and student. But in doing that, it is not being inclusive toward another set of parents and students.” www.latimes.com/world-nation...

As Muslims’ status as political punching bag fades, some are fighting against LGBTQ+ acceptance

Some of the 3.5 million Muslims in the U.S. are speaking out on topics where they align more closely with Christian conservatives, such as LGBTQ+ rights.

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Jeff McMillan @jeffmcmillan.bsky.social · Sep 20

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On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' win, a push to honor her in Congress

Billie Jean King’s victory in the “Battle of the Sexes” was a milestone moment as women pushed for equality on the playing field and beyond.

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