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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.
‘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.
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.
Worcester City Council addresses allegations of transphobia
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) heavily criticized statements made by the Right Rev. Mariann Budde on Tuesday at the inaugural prayer service held for President Trump. “The person giving this sermon should be added to the deportation list,” Collins wrote in a post on the social platform X, alongside a clip of Budde’s comments. Trump has…
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
Worcester City Council unanimously supports creation of women’s shelter
The Worcester City Council voted unanimously on a resolution Tuesday supporting the creation of a homeless shelter dedicated to women.
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.
Worcester elected official to take hiatus, cites 'transphobia' on City Council
At a contentious Dec. 17 meeting, Nguyen sharply criticized City Manager Eric D. Batista and the council's leadership for not opposing a statement by an outside attorney representing the city who had cast doubt on the Justice Department's findings on the Police Department.
Worcester City Councilor responds to accusation of misgendering fellow councilor
Worcester City Councilor-at-Large Kathleen Toomey wrote on X Wednesday that she made an “honest error' in addressing Councilor-at-Large Thu Nguyen, who has accused Toomey of misgendering them.
Nonbinary Worcester City Councilor takes leave of absence, cites transphobia including a colleague calling them ‘it’
Nguyen, the first nonbinary person elected in the state, will take a month off "to prioritize (their) mental and emotional safety."
Worcester city councilor wants to bring back New Years celebration
The Vice Chair of Worcester’s City Council is on a quest to bring back an annual New Year’s Eve tradition that was ...
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Alan Amos departure is 'historic' for Worcester City Council
As previously reported, Cllr Amos was the last Conservating sitting on Worcester City Council before he decided to step down following a 'feud' with Worcester Conservative Association. His motivation ...