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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 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.
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.
Nonbinary Worcester City Councilor takes leave of absence, cites transphobia including a colleague calling them ‘it’
Nguyen, the first nonbinary person elected to public office in the state, will take a month off "to prioritize (their) mental and emotional safety." The post Nonbinary Worcester City Councilor takes leave of absence,
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 discontinued after 2017. Vice Chairman and City Councilor-at-Large Khrystian King told MassLive he wants to help bring back First Night Worcester,
Worcester elected official to take hiatus, cites 'transphobia' on City Council
In a statement released Wednesday morning, Nguyen made reference to allegations they had been misgendered by Mayor Joseph M. Petty and Councilor At-Large Kathleen Toomey on the council floor. They also mentioned "recently learning" that they had been called "it" by another councilor, District 2 Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson.
Worcester city councilor takes hiatus, accuses fellow councilors of transphobia
Worcester City Councilor At-Large Thu Nguyen, the first openly nonbinary elected official in Massachusetts, is taking one month to step away from "toxic council culture."
Investigation launched following Worcester councilor’s accusations of transphobia
After a Worcester City Councilor announced their hiatus due to a "toxic environment" and transphobia, an investigation has been launched.
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 ...
'Not in the purview': Worcester councilors blasted for inaction on Gaza ceasefire petition
Haxhiaj faulted the argument that the issue “isn't within the council’s purview” by reaching back to a Oct. 17, 2023, ...
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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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Councilors support effort to create women's shelter in Worcester
WORCESTER — City councilors unanimously backed the push for a homeless shelter for women in the city. Spearheaded by ...
Work begins on new city arts venue
Work is due to get under way on a new arts and entertainment venue in the centre of Worcester. The city council said ...
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Worcester businesses reminded of food waste collection deadline
Businesses have been reminded about the new food waste collection deadline. Worcester City Council has urged businesses to prepare for the new government legislation that will come into effect on ...