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.
‘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.
‘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.
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 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…
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.
What the Mass. U.S. Attorney said about the fate of the Worcester police probe
The United States Attorney for Massachusetts offered comment Thursday about the outcome of a damning Department of Justice (DOJ) report about Worcester’s police department in the wake of new DOJ ...
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DOJ reportedly halts civil rights actions. What does it mean for Worcester police?
The ultimate outcome of the U.S. Department of Justice’s civil investigation of the Worcester police is in limbo following ...
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Food waste collection coming to Worcester City Council homes
Worcester City Council will be introducing food waste collections for domestic homes and households next year, to run alongside the existing black and green bins services. However, to make it happen ...