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Poland’s dark history with far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ government should be a warning to Americans

A popular TikTok content creator sounds the alarm for women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ people.

E.U. urges new Polish president to support gay rights

European Union commissioners on Monday said Poland could lose its E.U. voting rights if its newly elected president, Lech Kaczynski (pictured), continues to oppose gay rights.

Polish Region Reaffirms Anti-LGBTQ+ Zone as EU Demands Rebuke

The European Union said it will withhold billions in funding from the council if the "Anti-LGBT Zone" resolution is not revoked. 

Polish President Who Weaponized Homophobia Reelected

Andrzej Duda has called the LGBTQ+ rights movement "more destructive" than Soviet-era communism.

Polish state TV host: Our anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric was shameful

With Poland under a new, more liberal government, TV host Wojciech SzelÄ…g is apologizing for years of spreading homophobia.

Turning Point in Poland as Political Leaders March in Pride Event

Members of the Wiosna political alliance stood alongside LGBTQ activists at a first-of-its-kind celebration, weeks after similar festivities were met with violence.

Poland's Trans Citizens Fear They'll Become Target of the Right

Acceptance of gay, lesbian, and bisexual people is actually rising in the conservative nation, with trans Poles remaining vulnerable.

Unlike U.S. Supreme Court, Polish High Court Rules Against Antigay Business

In refusing to print posters for an LGBT group, the business violated the principle of equality under the law, the Polish court ruled.

Poland Must Legally Recognize Same-Sex Couples, European Human Rights Court Rules

With support from the country's new Prime Minister and Europe's highest human rights court, same-sex couples may finally be granted legal recognition in Poland.

Polish Court Blocks Distribution of Anti-LGBTQ Stickers

A right-wing magazine generated outrage earlier this month promising to give the stickers out free in its editions.

Protesters in Poland Show Resolve After Pride Parade Attacks

The demonstration comes a week after a Bialystok event was met with violent counterprotests.

European Parliament Condemns Poland's LGBTQ-Free Zones

At least 80 localities in Poland passed resolutions declaring themselves LGBTQ-free.

3 Polish Regions End ‘LGBT-Free Zones’ in Money Grabbing Effort

The European Union has threatened to withhold funding for the almost 100 cities, towns, and provinces that previously made the declaration. 

Coca-Cola's LGBTQ Ads Spur Boycott Calls in Hungary

Leaders of the conservative party are outraged by the advertisements.

Polish Publication to Distribute 'LGBT-Free Zone' Sticker

There has been immediate backlash to Gazeta Polska's plan.

Dozens Arrested for Throwing Rocks, Bottles at Polish Pride Attendees

The first Pride march in Bialystok, Poland, was harassed by protesters shouting homophobic slogans and throwing projectiles.

Political circus in Poland takes aim at Tinky Winky

What do you get when two identical twins who gained fame as impish child actors become president and prime minister of their country? In Poland, political vaudeville.