Emily Chudy

LGBTQ+

GamesRadar+

09/02/2024

The Sims 4 at 10: how queer fans have found "pure joy" through representation

From same-sex marriage to customizable pronouns, LGBTQ+ fans say The Sims 4 is the best place to be your "truly authentic self"

LGBTQ Nation

06/28/2024

Inside the sapphic pop boom: The history of the lesbian music scene

With lesbian music booming, which artists paved the way for the sapphic musicians of today?

PinkNews

06/21/2024

Top tips for visiting Miami Beach Pride, including the best LGBTQ+ venues

With sunshine, sea and a diverse, vibrant atmosphere, Miami remains one of the best places in the US to celebrate Pride.

PinkNews

04/23/2024

Yes, lesbians can get STIs too: What to know about safe sex as a queer woman

A common myth surrounding lesbian sex is that you can't catch sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This couldn't be more wrong.

PinkNews

01/18/2024

The US has already introduced vile new anti-LGBTQ+ bills in 2024

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.

PinkNews

11/17/2023

Opinion: 'As a lesbian I'll always stand with trans people'

'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'.

Medium

11/10/2023

The UK's LGBTQ+ community deserves action on conversion therapy

The UK government has been delaying its plan to ban conversion therapy for five years - enough is enough.

PinkNews

10/27/2023

Where have all the lesbian bars gone?

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.

LGBTQ Nation

10/16/2023

LGBTQ+ History Month: The 'joyful' history of drag brunch

Drag has thrived through decades of prejudice, and it will continue to act as a joyful expression of queer culture.

LGBTQ Nation

07/21/2023

LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be victims of domestic abuse. Our support systems are failing them.

Victims are more likely to go back to their abusers if they're mistreated by support services, and unfortunately, mistreatment is common.

PinkNews

07/13/2023

Twitter's death spiral and what it means for LGBTQ+ rights

Twitter has been a place where LGBTQ+ people can organise, connect and call out injustices. What does the future hold?

Vacationer

04/05/2023

LGBTQ+ and Sober? Here’s What You Can Do in London!

Vacationer’s guide to the best spots to visit if you’re both queer and sober.

The Big Issue

02/17/2023

Thousands of people across the UK attend vigils to honour Brianna Ghey

Vigils have taken place across the UK and Ireland to honour the memory of trans teen Brianna Ghey, who was killed last weekend.

Slate Magazine

12/17/2022

The Joy of Watching a Chaotic Lesbian on TV

Instead of trauma or repressed yearning, it's a story about hangovers, ex-girlfriends, and STIs.

PinkNews

11/18/2022

Boycott the World Cup? It's not that simple, gay football experts explain

Should LGBTQ+ football fans boycott the Qatar World Cup? A gay football reporter and fans explain their stance.

QueerAF

09/29/2022

How to pitch and prioritise LGBTQIA+ stories in the newsroom

I have seen first-hand that newsroom culture is changing, but its still challenging to navigate - this is what I've learned.

PinkNews

06/28/2022

Queer women and trans folk need abortion rights too: 'We are not irrelevant'

Members of the LGBTQ+ community in the United States have spoken out about their own abortion experiences after Roe v Wade was struck down.

The Independent

06/24/2022

‘This Pride Month we must pressure politicians for a full ban on conversion therapy’

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.

Gayming Magazine

01/24/2022

How The Sims 4 gender options have validated non-binary gamers

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.

Yahoo News

11/14/2019

Trans and non-binary election candidates share fears over 'toxic' landscape

Trans and non-binary politicians have said they feel 'apprehensive' about standing in the General Election.

The F-Word

02/28/2018

The dangers of putting same-sex marriage to referendum

Governments shouldn’t gamble with human rights or suggest they are something reasonable for the public to debate.

OneScene

12/19/2017

Non-binary French speakers creating new ways to express themselves outside of gendered language

How moving into a country of gendered language can change the way you navigate the world.

Mental Health & Wellness

Stylist

01/30/2024

"Could improving my gut health actually improve my mental health?"

GPs, nutritionists and mental health professionals have explained that the "gut-brain axis" means gut health and mental wellbeing are intrinsically linked.

Invisible Illness

09/13/2023

I'm Okay With Being On Antidepressants For Life

Abolishing the stigma of long-term antidepressant use could help people find the right treatment for them.

Glamour Magazine

01/18/2023

Skinny-shaming and fat-shaming are not the same. I know, because I've experienced both

By nature of being a woman, I’ve had my body commented on throughout my life.

Byline Times

09/12/2022

People With Eating Disorders 'Struggling' as Cost of Living Crisis Batters Britain

The choice between heating and eating will have a big impact on those suffering from an eating disorder, warns Emily Chudy.

SICK Magazine

05/01/2022

Print Only: Are Eating Disorder Patients Still Being Rejected From Treatment Due To The BMI Scale?

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The F-Word

05/23/2017

"It's Time To Talk About Endometriosis"

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 Big Issue

06/09/2024

We must 'tackle poverty to save the NHS and improve the nation's health'

The troubling and "inextricable" link between poverty and health has been laid bare in an eye-opening new study from the Health Foundation.

The Big Issue

06/08/2024

'Baby banks helped me after being pregnant during cost-of-living crisis made me depressed'

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.

The Big Issue

06/04/2024

Tories slammed over pledge to change legal definition of sex

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.

The Big Issue

03/21/2024

The cost-of-living crisis is 'far from over', food banks warn

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.

The Big Issue

03/16/2024

'I skip meals to save money': Life in social care leading to a support worker exodus

Poorly paid and overworked support workers are leaving the social care sector in droves with the system in crisis, warns Mencap.

Evening Standard

10/06/2021

Universal Credit recipients ‘pushed beyond limits’ as benefit is cut

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.

Evening Standard

07/06/2021

Vulnerable people ‘made to feel worthless’ as masks to become optional

Immunosuppressed and vulnerable people have said they are more likely to stay inside when masks become optional on July 19.

Evening Standard

04/28/2021

Covid surge in India at level ‘never imagined’, says doctor with family in Delhi

Dr Meenal Viz, a Luton-based doctor with family members in India, said the country is facing a ‘humanitarian crisis’.

Irish Independent

05/12/2020

Out-of-work dancers 'feel like bottom of the pile' as Covid-19 wipes out jobs

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

The Environment

06/01/2024

Is a "Zero-Waste" Lifestyle The Answer To Combatting Climate Change?

In the age of celebrity private jets and bumper oil profits, how realistic are small-scale individual actions on climate change?

PinkNews

08/24/2023

The climate crisis is a queer issue too, activists say

Queer climate justice activists warn that the climate crisis may particularly impact the LGBTQ+ community.

Medium

01/12/2023

Opinion: There Is No Cure for Climate Grief

The enduring climate anxiety caused by Netflix's Don't Look Up.

Jersey Evening Post

04/02/2018

The UK is ditching single-use plastics - Meet the companies providing alternatives

Since BBC's Blue Planet II documentary series, the discussion surrounding single-use plastics has developed substantially.

Arts, Entertainment & Reviews

FILMHOUNDS

07/01/2024

Print Only: Saving Face is still the pinnacle of queer joy 20 years after its release

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Leamington Observer

08/23/2021

Book Review: Sugar by Bernice McFadden (2021)

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.

The Independent

04/14/2021

Book Review: My Phantoms by Gwendoline Riley (2021)

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of The Madness Of Grief by Reverend Richard Coles and My Phantoms by Gwendoline Riley.

The F-Word

03/08/2017

Review: Loving (2016)

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.

MyLondon

09/15/2016

Grime artist Skepta wins this year's Mercury Prize

North London grime star Skepta won the Mercury Prize, which was held at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on Thursday (September 15).

MyLondon

10/09/2015

Writer Emily Chudy catches up with country band The Shires ahead of their UK tour

The Shires explain that the UK is "ready for country music" after selling out their Shepherd's Bush show.

Freelance Journalist