Jeff McMillan

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Extremely disappointing.

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...

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

YouTube video by LutherVandrossVEVO Endless Love (Duet with Mariah Carey) (Live from Royal Albert Hall)

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?...

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!

What’s stuff got to do with it?

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.

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...

Being held accountable can feel uncomfortable.

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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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.

Leadership tip of the day:
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Thank you for the comprehensive roundup. So many nuances that you address here often get missed.

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

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

You probably could not hear it pronounced over the leafblowers.

Think of it as countermelody

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

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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Is it only Tuesday? SMH

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

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

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.

“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...

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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Lovely to find @danapiccoli.bsky.social at #nlgja23!

Fresh fade, packed-up Chevy, and I’m ready to hit the turnpike on the way to #nlgja23!

How The Daily Tar Heel designed the front page everyone is talking about - Poynter The student newspaper released a front page with messages sent to and from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students in lockdown.

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Canada Cautions L.G.B.T.Q. Citizens Visiting U.S. Over State Laws Advice that travelers to the U.S. “check relevant state and local laws” came in response to rules this year restricting transgender care, drag shows and sports participation.

www.nytimes.com/2023/08/30/w...

Francis: "Backwardness is useless, and they must understand that there’s a correct evolution in the understanding of questions of faith and morals." apnews.com/article/pope...