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 in the state, will take a month off "to prioritize (their) mental and emotional safety."
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.
‘Deflect and gaslight’: Worcester councilor doubles down on transphobia accusations
A Worcester city councilor stands by accusations that other officials have misgendered them publicly and that the City Council fosters a "toxic environment."
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
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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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City clerk: During absence from council, Nguyen due to receive $2,641 monthly stipend
City Clerk Nikolin Vangjeli said Thursday that Nguyen will be issued a stipend of around $2,641 per month. The rate is given ...
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Thu Nguyen: ‘The Only Trans in the Village’ Goes on Hiatus Over ‘Misgendering’
WORCESTER, Mass. — Thu Nguyen, the first nonbinary politician elected to office in Massachusetts (but, trust me, not the last), dramatically announced a hiatus over the toxic “transphobia ...
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 ...
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Nonbinary elected official announces hiatus due to “discriminatory & toxic” government culture
Worcester City Councilor At-Large Thu Nguyen said they have been misgendered and called "it" by fellow elected officials.
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 ...
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 ...