Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026You can have that debate without implying that every journalist working in that space is conspiring to mislead the public. 150
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 16/09/202615 likes vs. 6.2k likes. It's rhetoric like this that continues to turn everyday ppl away from anyone who works for a MSM outlet regardless of how good they are as a journalist. the silly part: you can have an interesting debate abt when as a journo you shld choose to break rules for greater good. 1103
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026It's right next to his office. It's one of two visible ways he can get to it. I honestly couldn't tell you how many times I've photographed him walking through that spot either to or from the chamber or to or from a presser. 020
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Actually it is a long standing rule that video isn't allowed in this spot. Your argument is not about self-censorship due to content, your argument is more about whether journos should break the rules and get their passes revoked for the story. 1161
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Sorry, I don't know why I said you only see stills from press conferences, I meant you only see stills from that spot when politicians are walking or moving bc of the video ban. You WILL see specific video from a controlled presser that doesn't face the chamber doors. 090
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 15/09/2026But ah, who cares about nuance anymore? Source on US capitol rules: 161
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The nuance of this convo is that video is not allowed in that part of the Capitol, that's why you only see stills from those press conferences. You could argue about whether someone should choose to break the rule and get their pass revoked, this is different from ppl self-censoring due to content. 2267
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Scenes from outside of the midterm RNC in Dallas last week. Photos by me ( @leahmillis.bsky.social ) for @bloomberg.com 092
Reposted by Leah MillisProtect The Press @protect-the-press.bsky.social · 12/08/2026For journalists covering protests and civil unrest: I made a PPE guide for you considering affordability. It's divided into "GOLD STANDARD $$$$", "MORE AFFORDABLE $$$" and "LAST RESORT (but likely stupid)". #safety #journalism #protectthepress #protest #freepress 122
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 11/08/2026www.instagram.com/reel/Db6fTem...instagram.comProtect the Press on Instagram: "PPE guide for journalists covering protests and civil unrest in the US broken down by item and affordability is up. I am a real mouth breather in this video. I charge...protectthepress on August 11, 2026: "PPE guide for journalists covering protests and civil unrest in the US broken down by item and affordability is up. I am a real mouth breather in this video. I ch... 093
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Dude says it's not in the news... but where did he get this info from? Was it... the news? He didn't provide sources. 320
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 30/07/2026I still feel that the fact that most photojournalists were never given access to hospitals/treatment spaces had a profound effect on the public's understanding of the numbers. Some PJs got access, but most of us were shut out. Private hospitals. Hospitals afraid of losing federal funding... 093
Reposted by Leah MillisLeah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Hello everyone complaining about the media and the perceived lack of good journalism! Anyone have a thought in good faith? 292
Reposted by Leah MillisLeah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Thinking out loud about how to sustain not just local but national journalism... there are so many people making things, putting them up online on social media apps, they are at the mercy of these huge companies... 252
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Hello everyone complaining about the media and the perceived lack of good journalism! Anyone have a thought in good faith? 292
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/07/2026I wonder if there is also a way to bring in small makers, too. People who would spend $20 on Meta ads. Does this start to look like a database? Like what google once was before the system became rigged? I don't know... but I feel like we need to be thinking creatively. 010
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Thanks Devon. Im in the catch-22 part of the dream/reality phase of needing to survive in my personal life & also exploring this other journalism dream. Catch-22 bc I gotta survive but I also need capital to actually truly explore this thing. 110
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/07/2026We journalists who are exploring these dreams need to pull in experts who aren't journalists but have good hearts and believe in democracy and a free press. 131
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Capacity to ship/want to but they are struggling to get ppl to their stores bc of algorithms and social media monopolies. Can someone who knows something about tech, marketing and business tell me if this is plausible? 121
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/07/2026I have a dream about a digital magazine that isn't just hyper local. I feel like that could be an opportunity to advertise all the little etsy makers and small business owners that have the... 130
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/07/2026many of us are desperately dreaming about how to run our own publications so that we can continue to do journalism. I want to brainstorm in a whimsical way many different ways to financially sustain. Back in the day, local ads were a huge part of keeping a paper going... 130
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Is there a way we can have our hypothetical national digital magazine founded by, owned and run by journalists that advertises these small business and online makers? As the journalism industry collapses, 140
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Thinking out loud about how to sustain not just local but national journalism... there are so many people making things, putting them up online on social media apps, they are at the mercy of these huge companies... 252
Reposted by Leah Millismadi mcvan @madisonmcvan.bsky.social · 15/07/2026and a shoutout and thank you to @leahmillis.bsky.social for capturing this important photo of ChongLy Scott Thao, which encapsulates the brutal tactics used by immigration agents in minnesota during operation metro surge.minnesotareformer.comRamsey County sues DHS over failure to hand over evidence in potential kidnapping of U.S. citizen • Minnesota ReformerRamsey County officials are suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, seeking evidence related to potential crimes committed by federal agents against a St. Paul man during Operation Metro Surge... 24713
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Right back at you for the local coverage. The more journalism, the better! I just did a LIVE about this photo last night, thank you for the update. 120
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Easy to spot if they dress like that.static.klipy.comSteve Buscemi 'How Do You Do, Fellow Kids?' MemeALT: Steve Buscemi 'How Do You Do, Fellow Kids?' Meme 000
Reposted by Leah MillisLeah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Photos from the past week photographing the U.S. Justice Department's so-called “summer surge” of thousands of National Guard troops and additional federal law enforcement ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations in Washington, D.C. Photos: @leahmillis.bsky.social for @reuters.com 4178
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Photos from the past week photographing the U.S. Justice Department's so-called “summer surge” of thousands of National Guard troops and additional federal law enforcement ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations in Washington, D.C. Photos: @leahmillis.bsky.social for @reuters.com 4178
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 27/06/2026I spent all week photographing National Guard & federal law enforcement in DC. More photos incoming... 530336
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/06/2026National Guard troops keeping an eye on the fenced-off reflecting pool in DC last night. Photos: @leahmillis / @reuters 2934383
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/06/2026The amount of journalists out of work today who simply want to do journalism but there are no jobs... it's astounding. And that's coming from someone who got into the industry right as the Great Recession started. 230
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 16/06/2026DC: it's primary day, voters are out, I'm out and about covering it. Anyone see any National Guard/LE near any voting centers? #june16 #voting #electionintegrity 031
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 07/06/2026DC beginning to feel like the previous surge with Federal LE all over the place. 0145
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 05/06/2026I havent seen a residential chase like that since I lived in FL! 120
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 05/06/2026They've passed me two more times, speeding at high speeds through residential neighborhoods. 110
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Was almost just in a head on collision with a vehicle that was being pursued down 11th St NW by US Park Police and two unmarked SUVs with no plates. #DC 270
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Yall have seen too many Hollywood movies, methinks. 120
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/04/2026What do you mean? Looks like he was pool for NYT, maybe they gave it to the wires. But also if you don’t see it on their site, why wouldn’t they use a photo taken by a verified PJ in their reporting? 000
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/04/2026I’m sure you do and I hope you keep doing it. Mine is also not a hot take and it’s not about WH press corps reporting, it’s about ANY journalist who has to report from a dangerous, difficult situation. 010
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Ok I really am not following what you’re talking about. No hard feelings, just trying to clarify that it actually is not super simple on the ground during a chaotic, dangerous breaking news scenario. Be well. 010
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/04/2026So you understand it’s not so simple as who what when why where how when you can’t move or talk to anyone who can verify that info. 000
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Friend, if there is a brief from a PIO about this, it would not be less than an hour after it happened. There prob still hasn’t been one. 100
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Sorry did you just say they have to wait for the PIO? But you’re demanding them to be faster than the PIO at the same time? It actually is hard if you can’t move from the room you’re in and nobody from law enforcement is talking to you. 100
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/04/2026TONS more and much more quickly than at the event sans journalists. If you want to talk about whether or not journos should have been there in the first place, that’s simply a different convo. 000
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Have you ever been in a situation wherein you thought you might die and you had to gather the news but you were unable to move from the place you were at? That’s what I’m talking about. If you compare this to a breaking news event that had zero journalists nearby I bet we know 200
Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 26/04/2026I actually saw quite a lot of journalism happening pretty quickly. The main issue was that the vast majority if not the majority of the journalists did not witness whatever happened to cause this entire thing to go down. 000
