Kerry Eleveld
Obama's Legacy: A Domino Effect of Freedom
The president's deft repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" set the stage for a remarkable string of LGBT wins, writes Don't Tell Me to Wait author Kerry Eleveld.
June 06 2016 6:07 AM
The LGBT Movement Is in Chaos
Lack of a singular vision for LGBT rights isn't a cause for despair, especially when competing visions drive innovation.
March 04 2016 5:36 AM
Why Money Didn't Dry Up for LGBT Organizations
Some feared that in a post-Obergefell world, the money that funded LGBT organizations could dry up. Instead, marriage equality spurred typically apolitical philanthropic foundations to give more.
November 13 2015 1:31 PM
Kerry Eleveld's Message to Obama: 'Don't Tell Me to Wait'
As The Advocate's former news editor, Kerry Eleveld often went toe-to-toe with President Obama. In this excerpt from her new memoir, Don't Tell Me to Wait, Eleveld recounts a tense interaction with the president that preceded the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell."
October 15 2015 5:54 PM
Key to Passing Nondiscrimination Bill: GOP Donors?
An unlikely constituency is funding the fight for LGBT rights, using the marriage equality road map.
September 08 2015 5:00 AM
The Midterms Were Worse Than You Think
A failure to elevate LGBT issues could mean no agenda for 2016 and beyond.
Where LGBT Candidates Need the Most Help, Get Least
The Victory Fund is proud of its success rate, but it's not taking enough chances where we need victories: the South and Midwest.
November 04 2014 3:00 AM