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Erica Lenti

Erica Lenti

Erica Lenti is a deputy editor at Chatelaine and a former editor at Xtra.

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A year of political wins and losses
Rainbow Rewind 2021

A year of political wins and losses

A look back at 12 months of anti-trans legislation, more queer representation in politics and the global fight for LGBTQ2S+ rights 

December 21, 2021
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2 Episode 10: The hot mess express
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2 Episode 10: The hot mess express

How Bette Porter single-handedly destroyed the lives of four L.A. lesbians in under five minutes

October 13, 2021
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2 Episode 9: Prom queens
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2 Episode 9: Prom queens

Angie and Jordi aren’t prom royalty? We demand a recount!

October 5, 2021
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 8: You are my sunshine
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 8: You are my sunshine

The ghost of Dana Fairbanks is back to haunt our beloved L.A. lesbians

September 28, 2021
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 7: Make it rain
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 7: Make it rain

Romance is found under an umbrella, in the arms of another lesbian

September 21, 2021
Canada, meet your new LGBTQ2S+ MPs
Politics

Canada, meet your new LGBTQ2S+ MPs

A record of eight queer, trans or Two-Spirit candidates were elected to Parliament

September 21, 2021
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Annamie Paul wants a greener, queerer Canada
Politics

Annamie Paul wants a greener, queerer Canada

The Green leader on passing LGBTQ2S+ policy in the House, the importance of representation and what’s gone wrong within her own party

September 16, 2021
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 6: Cringe, the Musical
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 6: Cringe, the Musical

Sophie wants Finley to get a little closer, and we want this karaoke moment to end

September 14, 2021
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 5: We need to talk about Bette
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 5: We need to talk about Bette

Can someone please explain why she’s being such a jerk right now?

September 7, 2021
Cases of missing trans people are rarely solved. A married pair of forensic genealogists is hoping to change that
The Xtra Long Read

Cases of missing trans people are rarely solved. A married pair of forensic genealogists is hoping to change that

How a small team of LGBTQ2S+ investigators is seeking justice for unidentified Trans Doe victims

September 1, 2021
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 4: Bette is crying at art again
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 4: Bette is crying at art again

Strap in, ladies: our favourite L.A. art boss is back and sobbing

August 31, 2021
Jagmeet Singh’s plan for an inclusive Canada
Politics

Jagmeet Singh’s plan for an inclusive Canada

The NDP leader spoke to Xtra about banning conversion therapy, improving trans healthcare and why representation is so vital in politics

August 30, 2021
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 3: Everybody loves Gigi
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 3: Everybody loves Gigi

After all, what’s “The L Word” without another steamy love triangle?

August 23, 2021
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 2: Texas hold her
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 2: Texas hold her

Apparently this poker game is for hot L.A. lesbians only

August 17, 2021
A federal election?! Don’t worry, Xtra has you covered
Inside Xtra

A federal election?! Don’t worry, Xtra has you covered

Senior politics editor Erica Lenti gives you a sneak peek into our extensive coverage of the forthcoming Canadian election

August 16, 2021
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 1: Sophie’s choice
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 1: Sophie’s choice

We dissect the season opener’s very lesbian dilemma: the love triangle

August 10, 2021
Topline: Behold the 2021 Pride campaign hall of shame
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Behold the 2021 Pride campaign hall of shame

Was there a single queer person in the room when these ads were conceived?

June 24, 2021
Can the Conservative Party of Canada come out of the closet?
The Xtra Long Read

Can the Conservative Party of Canada come out of the closet?

Tories have long made LGBTQ2S+ rights a wedge issue. Now the issue is dividing the party—and thwarting its chances at winning the next federal election

April 28, 2021
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