LGBTQ+
I'm a freelance journalist and writer with a nine years of experience in features, breaking news, branded content, and social media. My specialism is in the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on UK and US policy.
I have written for a variety of outlets – both print and online – including: The Independent, Slate, Cosmopolitan UK, PinkNews, Glamour UK, Stylist, Metro UK, Byline Times, SICK Magazine, The Big Issue, GamesRadar+, FILMHOUNDS, Evening Standard, LGBTQ+ Nation, and more.
I have previously worked full-time for MyLondon and PA Media.
I am based in London and open for commissions. Reach me at emilychudy@hotmail.com.
LGBTQ+
From same-sex marriage to customizable pronouns, LGBTQ+ fans say The Sims 4 is the best place to be your "truly authentic self"
With lesbian music booming, which artists paved the way for the sapphic musicians of today?
With sunshine, sea and a diverse, vibrant atmosphere, Miami remains one of the best places in the US to celebrate Pride.
A common myth surrounding lesbian sex is that you can't catch sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This couldn't be more wrong.
The US has introduced over 250 new anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the first few weeks 2024, and most of them specifically target the trans community.
'Cisgender allyship is more important than ever, and as a cis lesbian, I won't stand for my community being used to attack trans people'.
The UK government has been delaying its plan to ban conversion therapy for five years - enough is enough.
There are only three lesbian bars in the UK, and experts blame financial problems on why queer women have so few spaces of their own.
Drag has thrived through decades of prejudice, and it will continue to act as a joyful expression of queer culture.
Victims are more likely to go back to their abusers if they're mistreated by support services, and unfortunately, mistreatment is common.
Twitter has been a place where LGBTQ+ people can organise, connect and call out injustices. What does the future hold?
Vacationer’s guide to the best spots to visit if you’re both queer and sober.
Vigils have taken place across the UK and Ireland to honour the memory of trans teen Brianna Ghey, who was killed last weekend.
Instead of trauma or repressed yearning, it's a story about hangovers, ex-girlfriends, and STIs.
Should LGBTQ+ football fans boycott the Qatar World Cup? A gay football reporter and fans explain their stance.
I have seen first-hand that newsroom culture is changing, but its still challenging to navigate - this is what I've learned.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community in the United States have spoken out about their own abortion experiences after Roe v Wade was struck down.
With the government continuing to delay meaningful discussion on the proposed conversion therapy ban, Emily Chudy speaks to trans people and activists about what the ban would mean to them.
With custom and non-binary inclusive pronouns on the way, Emily Chudy talks to non-binary gamers who are looking forward to the new update.
Trans and non-binary politicians have said they feel 'apprehensive' about standing in the General Election.
Governments shouldn’t gamble with human rights or suggest they are something reasonable for the public to debate.
How moving into a country of gendered language can change the way you navigate the world.
Mental Health & Wellness
GPs, nutritionists and mental health professionals have explained that the "gut-brain axis" means gut health and mental wellbeing are intrinsically linked.
Abolishing the stigma of long-term antidepressant use could help people find the right treatment for them.
By nature of being a woman, I’ve had my body commented on throughout my life.
The choice between heating and eating will have a big impact on those suffering from an eating disorder, warns Emily Chudy.
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Women are taught from adolescence that their bodily functions are something to be hidden from others, so it’s all too easy for serious symptoms to be brushed under the rug.
News & Politics
The troubling and "inextricable" link between poverty and health has been laid bare in an eye-opening new study from the Health Foundation.
A mum has said visiting baby banks helped take the "shame" away after she felt "depressed" due to the cost of living crisis hitting the UK.
Tories have promised to make changes to the Equality Act if reelected so that protections on the basis of sex apply only to biological sex.
Food bank workers have declared that the cost of living crisis is "far from over" despite inflation falling to the lowest level in two years.
Poorly paid and overworked support workers are leaving the social care sector in droves with the system in crisis, warns Mencap.
The £20-per-week uplift to Universal Credit introduced at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic ended on Wednesday, leaving recipients £1,040 worse off per year.
Immunosuppressed and vulnerable people have said they are more likely to stay inside when masks become optional on July 19.
Dr Meenal Viz, a Luton-based doctor with family members in India, said the country is facing a ‘humanitarian crisis’.
A professional dancer says he feels he and others in the profession have been forgotten about as they deal with the disappearance of their livelihoods due to coronavirus.
Environment & Climate Change
In the age of celebrity private jets and bumper oil profits, how realistic are small-scale individual actions on climate change?
Queer climate justice activists warn that the climate crisis may particularly impact the LGBTQ+ community.
The enduring climate anxiety caused by Netflix's Don't Look Up.
Since BBC's Blue Planet II documentary series, the discussion surrounding single-use plastics has developed substantially.
Arts, Entertainment & Reviews
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In a hot, sleepy town full of magnolia trees and the sound of church choirs, Sugar Lacey has eyes popping and gossip flying as she struts into town wearing spiked heels and wild wigs.
This week’s bookcase includes reviews of The Madness Of Grief by Reverend Richard Coles and My Phantoms by Gwendoline Riley.
Loving (2016) tells the true story of Mildred and Richard Loving, who travelled from Virginia to Washington DC in 1958 to get married when interracial relationships were illegal in their home state.
North London grime star Skepta won the Mercury Prize, which was held at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on Thursday (September 15).
The Shires explain that the UK is "ready for country music" after selling out their Shepherd's Bush show.