LGBTQ Rights Take Center Stage in Poland Ahead of Election
TL;DR
Tens of thousands of LGBTQ activists marched in Warsaw to demand equal rights ahead of the upcoming Polish elections, in which gay rights could play a prominent role. The ruling conservative nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party has previously opposed "LGBT ideology" and is expected to use issues like gay marriage or teaching about LGBTQ issues in schools to mobilize socially conservative voters. Critics say the government is seeking to gain votes by stoking prejudice against a minority that already faces widespread discrimination.
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