What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it?
The phrase “LGBT ideology” makes about as much sense as “redhead ideology” or “left-handed ideology.”
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History & Politics
[PHOTOS] Krakow Manifa March for Women’s Day 2020
March 8th was International Women’s Day, a holiday on which Polish women traditionally receive flowers. But te holiday – first
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Human bones found beneath Krakow’s Holy Spirit Square
Human bones have been found by city employees beneath the Holy Spirit Square in Krakow. Workers for the City Green
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5 takeaways from the 2019 Polish parliament election
5 takeaways from Poland’s 2019 parliamentary elections
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2019 election for Poland’s parliament: What you need to know
Tomorrow, Poles go to the polls to vote on the next parliament. How does it work, and what should we
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QUIZ: How much do you know about the Polish constitution?
Today is May 3rd Constitution Day, celebrating Poland’s legal foundation. Take our quiz to find out how much you really know about the Polish constitution!
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100 remarkable women from Polish history to celebrate 100 years of women’s suffrage
100 years ago today, Polish women got the right to vote and serve in government. To celebrate, here are 100 women who influenced Poland and the world
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Józef Retinger: Adventures of an Enigmatic Polish Patriot
Krakow-born Józef Retinger (1888-1960) led a life of intrigue, adventure, controversy, and influence that shapes Poland and Europe even today
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Same-sex spouses have equal residency rights across EU, top court rules
The European Court of Justice has ruled that all member states must grant residency rights to same-sex spouses of EU citizens – including Poland, where gay marriage is illegal
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Poland’s Complex Relationship with Labor Day
Labor Day is rooted in the international workers movement, but many Poles now struggle with the legacy the communist regime left it with. Is the holiday still relevant in capitalist Poland?
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