Leah McElrath

Leah McElrath, known as leahmcelrath on Patreon, is a highly esteemed creator who specializes in political and social analysis and commentary. With a vast array of experience and expertise, Leah delves into the intersections of U.S. and international politics, media, human rights, human behavior, and psychology. Her insightful writing has been featured in reputable publications like Newsweek, Huffington Post, Salon, and Shareblue Media. Notably, her tweets and Twitter threads have been cited by numerous mainstream news outlets within their own articles. As a co-founder and Managing Partner of Renna Communications, Leah played a vital role in shaping the national narrative on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues from 2006 to 2013. Her work even appeared in prominent journalistic outlets such as the New York Times and the Washington Post. With a background in psychotherapy specializing in trauma, Leah's professional journey has always been intertwined with her activism. From advocating for international human rights to championing women's rights, LGBTQ rights, anti-racism advocacy, and anti-war efforts, Leah has been at the forefront of social change movements since childhood. Her dedication to these causes is evident through her involvement in protests with her parents during the early 1970s and her contributions to an underground newspaper called Mockingbird. Furthermore, she served as a co-chair for the National Capital Area chapter of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation in the early 1990s. Leah's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree magna cum laude in Economics and International Relations from Smith College, with one year of study at the London School for Economics and Political Science. Additionally, she holds a Master of Social Work degree from Smith College School for Social Work. To keep up with Leah McElrath's insightful work, you can follow her on Patreon or visit her website. She also shares valuable content on Twitter under the handle @leahmcelrath.