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'
The chant rained down numerous times Tuesday in the Esther Howland Chamber, which also shook on multiple occasions as angry demonstrators stomped their feet in unison. Councilors later backed an apology to Nguyen.
‘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 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.
‘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
‘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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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 ...
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 ...
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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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Mayor Petty and Councilor Mero-Carlson respond to allegations from Councilor Nguyen
The city's political landscape was shaken Wednesday morning when Nguyen announced that they were taking a month-long leave ...