Nguyen, Worcester and city council

Worcester residents voice support for city councilor allegedly targeted with transphobic comments from colleagues
Nguyen announced Jan. 15 that 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.
Chant of 'shame' fills chamber as councilors take on Nguyen's allegations of 'transphobia'
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.
‘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 Councilors Address Nguyen's Allegations: Report
Tuesday night's council meeting saw many residents voice their frustrations with their elected officials' responses to Nguyen's allegations.
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.
‘Do better or step aside’: Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester councilor
Supporters of Worcester City Councilor-at-Large Thu Nguyen assembled at Worcester City Hall on Tuesday and called for accountability from city leaders who Nguyen claims made transphobic statements.
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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 ...
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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, ...
Joshua Croke, a Worcester LGBTQ+ activist, speaks at rally at City Hall
Joshua Croke, a Worcester LGBTQ+ activist and the co-founder and president of Love Your Labels, speaks Jan. 21 at a rally at City Hall in support of Councilor Thu Nguyen.
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City clerk: During absence from council, Nguyen due to receive $2,641 monthly stipend
WORCESTER — Councilor-at-Large Thu Nguyen, who on Wednesday announced a monthlong hiatus from the City Council, will continue ...
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 ...
Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty responds to councilor’s misgendering accusations
Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty is defending his conduct following accusations of misgendering and creating a toxic work culture ...
Mayor Petty Responds To Nguyen's Hiatus
Mayor Petty and Councilor At-Large Mero-Carlson both responded to Nguyen's allegations, and both cited their low meeting ...