Polish Opposition Protests Against Government Policies and Russian Influence Law.

Hundreds of thousands of opposition supporters marched in Warsaw on Sunday, marking the 34th anniversary of Poland's first postwar democratic election. The liberal opposition sees the march as a test of its ability to end nearly eight years of nationalist rule in the upcoming election. The Law and Justice Party (PiS) government has been accused of eroding the rule of law, turning state media into a government mouthpiece, and endorsing homophobia. The opposition has struggled to galvanize support despite widespread criticism at home and abroad of the PiS. Opinion polls show the election will be closely fought, with Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine giving a boost to the PiS government.