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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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Study finds that people believe environmentalism is kinda gay
Salty Queers

Study finds that people believe environmentalism is kinda gay

Bro, no homo, but I love your reusable tote

August 8, 2019
Donald Trump plays Jesus, promises to cure AIDS if re-elected
Salty Queers

Donald Trump plays Jesus, promises to cure AIDS if re-elected

He’s really vying for America’s gay vote

August 2, 2019
Justin Trudeau walks into a gay bar
Politics

Justin Trudeau walks into a gay bar

The bartender asks, ‘Where’s your pink shirt?’

July 30, 2019
After decades of mistreatment, how can police fix their relationship with LGBTQ2 communities?
Still Fighting: LGBTQ2 Rights at 50

After decades of mistreatment, how can police fix their relationship with LGBTQ2 communities?

Tim McCaskell and Shakir Rahim talk Toronto’s bathhouse raids, the Bruce McArthur case and the marginalization of queer and trans people of colour

July 29, 2019
The LGBTQ2-friendly companies who bankroll homophobic and transphobic politicians
Salty Queers

The LGBTQ2-friendly companies who bankroll homophobic and transphobic politicians

The Zero for Zeros campaign has the receipts

July 24, 2019
Scarlett Johansson wants to be cast in trans roles
Salty Queers

Scarlett Johansson wants to be cast in trans roles

“As an actor, I should be allowed to play any person, or any tree, or any animal”

July 15, 2019
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‘Are You The One’ is the queer reality show we always wanted
Culture

‘Are You The One’ is the queer reality show we always wanted

Everyone! Is! Queer!

July 8, 2019
Nivea says ‘we don’t do gay.’ We say we don’t do Nivea
Salty Queers

Nivea says ‘we don’t do gay.’ We say we don’t do Nivea

The company nixed an ad with two men touching hands, because no homo

July 2, 2019
All the ways Canada is still screwing over LGBTQ2S+ people
Canada

All the ways Canada is still screwing over LGBTQ2S+ people

Just a tiny reminder this Canada Day 2019 that we are still fighting for our rights

June 28, 2019
What makeup taught me about being a lesbian
Personal Essay

What makeup taught me about being a lesbian

For years I shunned lipstick and eyeliner for fear that I was either too queer, or not feminine enough

June 27, 2019
RIP Justin Trudeau’s pink Pride shirt
Salty Queers

RIP Justin Trudeau’s pink Pride shirt

Gone, but never forgotten

June 24, 2019
An insider take on LGBTQ2 politics in Canada
Still Fighting: LGBTQ2 Rights at 50

An insider take on LGBTQ2 politics in Canada

Two queer politicians — one trailblazer, one rising star — on progress, resistance and the work that still needs to be done

June 20, 2019
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7 corporations that need to calm down with their Pride ads
Salty Queers

7 corporations that need to calm down with their Pride ads

Because queer and trans consumers don’t appreciate being told to wash their junk

June 20, 2019
Cara Delevingne confirmed her relationship with Ashley Benson, because Stonewall
Salty Queers

Cara Delevingne confirmed her relationship with Ashley Benson, because Stonewall

A historical moment in time, marked by lesbianism

June 18, 2019
Taylor Swift heard about homophobia and now she’s woke
Salty Queers

Taylor Swift heard about homophobia and now she’s woke

Queers react to the pop star’s new, GLAAD-boosting single, ‘You Need to Calm Down’

June 14, 2019
Dear Dad: In your silence, I found acceptance
Personal Essay

Dear Dad: In your silence, I found acceptance

I came out, and we never talked about it again. But I know you’ve grown to love who I am

June 14, 2019
Once again, YouTube fails to protect LGBTQ2 creators
Hate Watch

Once again, YouTube fails to protect LGBTQ2 creators

The latest controversy over its hate speech policies leaves queer and trans users feeling unwelcome

June 13, 2019
Looking back at the past 50 years of LGBTQ2 activism in Canada
Still Fighting: LGBTQ2 Rights at 50

Looking back at the past 50 years of LGBTQ2 activism in Canada

From bathhouse raids to Supreme Court cases to same-sex marriage

June 13, 2019
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