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Worcester residents voice support for city councilor allegedly targeted with transphobic comments from colleagues
Nguyen, the first openly nonbinary person elected to the council, said last week they were taking “a hiatus” from their public duties after alleging they had been misgendered by fellow officials.
Worcester city councilors apologize to Nguyen amid allegations of transphobia
Worcester’s city council on Tuesday formally apologized to Councilor Thu Nguyen for the harm they’ve experienced on the job.
Chants of 'shame' fill chamber as councilors take on Nguyen's allegations of 'transphobia'
WORCESTER - Outrage in the Worcester LGBTQ+ community over allegations of transphobic treatment of nonbinary City Councilor Thu Nguyen took center stage at the City Council Tuesday, as supporters of Nguyen excoriated councilors for nearly two hours.
City council member in Massachusetts takes ‘hiatus’ after alleged ‘transphobia’ by colleagues
Worcester City Council-at-Large member Thu Nguyen, the first openly nonbinary person elected to office in Massachusetts, wrote in a Facebook post there has been “transphobia” over the past three
A look at the life and career of Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen, in their own words
GBH News spoke with Nguyen about their identity and role in politics a week before they announced a one-month leave from the council.
‘These are serious allegations’: Worcester investigates transphobic comments allegedly made by city councilors
Nguyen, who took office in January 2022, said they will take a hiatus after three colleagues on the board repeatedly misgendered them.
Worcester city councilor denounces ‘targeted hate’ over transphobia claims
Worcester City Council Vice Chairman Khrystian King condemned transphobic comments City Councilor-at-Large Thu Nguyen, said were made to him by the mayor and fellow city councilors.
‘I’m terrified’: Support, outrage as Worcester City Council addresses transphobia allegations
There was a mix of support and outrage in Worcester on Tuesday night as allegations of a toxic culture and transphobia within the Worcester City Council were heard during a public meeting.
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They Called Me ‘It’: First Openly Nonbinary City Councilor in Massachusetts Takes Month-Long Mental Health Break After Being Misgendered
Councilor Thu Nguyen reported the mayor and other council members to the city’s DEI office. A city councilor at Worcester, ...
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Thu Nguyen: ‘The Only Trans in the Village’ Goes on Hiatus Over ‘Misgendering’
Thu Nguyen, the first nonbinary politician elected to office in Massachusetts (but, trust me, not the last), dramatically ...
The Left’s toxic ‘safetyism’ trap
On one hand, this is just one unhinged local politician in a deep-blue enclave. But it’s an extreme example of a broader ...
Vice-Chairman Khrystian E. King speaks at a rally ahead of a Jan. 21 City Council meeting
Vice-Chairman Khrystian E. King spoke in support of nonbinary City Councilor Thu Nguyen, who has alleged receiving ...