Nguyen, Worcester and City Council

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.
Chants of 'shame' fill chamber as councilors take on Nguyen's allegations of 'transphobia'
WORCESTER - 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.
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.
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.
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 to receive a 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 to all councilors regardless of their tenure on the panel.
‘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.
‘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.
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 ...
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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, ...
‘Do better or step aside’: Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester councilor
Supporters of Worcester City Councilor-at-Large Thu Nguyen walked into city hall Tuesday night with a clear message to the ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...