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Erica Lenti

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

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Topline: Getting my queer social fix on Twitch
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Getting my queer social fix on Twitch

The streaming platform has become an unlikely community hub for LGBTQ2S+ gamers

April 1, 2021
Most Catholic school boards still refuse to recognize Pride
Education

Most Catholic school boards still refuse to recognize Pride

At the world’s largest publicly funded Catholic school board, located in Toronto, the object lesson is prejudice and indifference

March 15, 2021
No, lesbians are not disappearing
Identity

No, lesbians are not disappearing

A new Gallup poll finds more Americans than ever identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans—especially Gen Z

February 26, 2021
Topline: Out with Tony Soprano, in with Lady Gaga
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Out with Tony Soprano, in with Lady Gaga

Welcoming the Joe Biden presidency also means saying goodbye to Donald Trump

January 21, 2021
The righteous queens and shady bitches who dominated 2020
Rainbow Rewind 2020

The righteous queens and shady bitches who dominated 2020

Celebrating the best and condemning the worst of a year unlike any other

December 17, 2020
‘Happiest Season’ is the cheesy Christmas movie we deserve
TV & Film

‘Happiest Season’ is the cheesy Christmas movie we deserve

A coming-out story and a holiday rom-com formula shouldn’t work together—but they do

November 27, 2020
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What’s next for Kathleen Wynne?
Politics

What’s next for Kathleen Wynne?

After 20 years in provincial politics, the first openly gay premier of Ontario looks back at a legacy that includes championing LGBTQ2S+ issues

November 6, 2020
The LGBTQ2S+ victories you may have missed during election night
Politics

The LGBTQ2S+ victories you may have missed during election night

Some good news from a disappointing night: Meet the queer and trans candidates who won their races

November 4, 2020
No matter tonight’s election results, Trump has already lost
Rainbow Votes 2020

No matter tonight’s election results, Trump has already lost

What can you expect from our next edition of Rainbow Votes 2020? Here’s The Brief for Nov. 3

November 3, 2020
The Trump administration is slowly killing us
Rainbow Votes 2020

The Trump administration is slowly killing us

What can you expect from our next edition of Rainbow Votes 2020? Here’s The Brief for Oct. 20

October 20, 2020
Annamie Paul wants to be Canada’s vanguard on progressive public policy
Politics

Annamie Paul wants to be Canada’s vanguard on progressive public policy

The new Green Party leader has set her sights on making Canada a diverse, climate-forward country—even with a small caucus

October 14, 2020
The man behind marriage equality is scared for the Supreme Court’s future
Rainbow Votes 2020

The man behind marriage equality is scared for the Supreme Court’s future

What can you expect from our next edition of Rainbow Votes 2020? Here’s The Brief for Oct. 6

October 6, 2020
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Trudeau said an end to the blood ban was coming. So why hasn’t anything changed?
Politics

Trudeau said an end to the blood ban was coming. So why hasn’t anything changed?

Despite blood supply shortages during COVID-19, the Canadian government still hasn’t ended the blood ban. Now, activists are asking for answers

October 5, 2020
Why should LGBTQ2 Canadians care about the U.S. election?
Rainbow Votes 2020

Why should LGBTQ2 Canadians care about the U.S. election?

What can you expect from our next edition of Rainbow Votes 2020? Here’s The Brief for Sept. 21

September 22, 2020
Not again: J.K. Rowling’s new book is super transphobic
Culture

Not again: J.K. Rowling’s new book is super transphobic

“Troubled Blood” features a cis male serial killer who murders cis women while dressed as a woman

September 14, 2020
The Trump bump paints a terrifying picture of America’s future
Rainbow Votes 2020

The Trump bump paints a terrifying picture of America’s future

What can you expect from our next edition of Rainbow Votes 2020? Here’s The Brief for Sept. 8

September 8, 2020
Bisexual former Congresswoman Katie Hill is still battling biphobia
Rainbow Votes 2020

Bisexual former Congresswoman Katie Hill is still battling biphobia

August 25, 2020
5 things LGBTQ2 people should know about Erin O’Toole
Politics

5 things LGBTQ2 people should know about Erin O’Toole

Where the new Conservative leader stands on trans rights, conversion therapy, Pride and more

August 24, 2020
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