The Left’s toxic ‘safetyism’ trap

Published January 20, 2025 10:54am ET



Progressive insanity is running amok in Massachusetts — again. This time, a local politician who identifies as “nonbinary,” neither male nor female, is melting down and demanding a one-month vacation due to “misgendering.” Yes, seriously. 

“The first openly nonbinary lawmaker in Massachusetts history is taking a leave of absence after they allegedly dealt with transphobia from colleagues, including Worcester’s mayor,” NBC Boston reports. “Thu Nguyen, who has served as an at-large councilor since 2022, says their ‘hiatus’ is to prioritize their mental health and emotional safety after they were allegedly subjected to a discriminatory and toxic culture on the Worcester City Council. Nguyen also said this month off will be to forge a path to address this support, asking for support in holding Worcester to a moral and legal standard ‘that feels like the bare minimum.’”

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