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.
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."
Investigation launched following Worcester councilor’s accusations of transphobia
After a Worcester City Councilor announced their hiatus due to a "toxic environment" and transphobia, an investigation has been launched.
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.
‘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."
Worcester city councilor takes hiatus, accuses fellow councilors of transphobia
Worcester City Councilor At-Large Thu Nguyen, the first openly nonbinary elected official in Massachusetts, is taking one month to step away from "toxic council culture."
Alleging transphobia, history-making Worcester councilor takes a hiatus
Nguyen, who made history when they became the first openly nonbinary person to hold office in Massachusetts, is taking a hiatus from their role as a Worcester city councilor to prioritize their mental health,
Trans activists shut down U Washington TPUSA event after pulling fire alarm, shattering window
Activist rallygoers at the University of Washington shut down a Turning Point USA event after breaking a window and pulling a fire alarm, leading to an evacuation.
How the Unknown Trans Star of ‘Emilia Pérez’ Became a Controversial Oscar Favorite
Karla Sofia Gascón — set to be the first trans woman nominated for best actress — has inspired fierce love and venomous hate.