According to a study, Poland is the worst country in the European Union to be gay, ahead of only Romania and Bulgaria. “After eight years of horrible right-wing government that was targeting the LGBT minority like never before, now we wake up to this reality,” said Bart Straszewski, one of Poland’s most notable LGBTQ+ activists.I am gay, I am Polish and I am proud today.
After eight years of hate against people like me, LGBT+ people, the creation of LGBT free zones, attacks on women and minorities, Poland is BACK on the path of democracy and the rule of law.
This is also end of political trails of… pic.twitter.com/S6BFClZDEDWhile that’s cause for celebration in and of itself, Poland’s gay community has another reason to be grateful this week.
Meet Łukasz Litewka, a new member of parliament representing the country’s left-wing alliance, Lewica.Doesn’t he just look like freedom?!A post shared by Łukasz Litewka (@teamlitewka)A post shared by Łukasz Litewka (@teamlitewka)Litewka, 30, caught the public’s eye with an innovative and kind-hearted social media campaign centered around homeless dogs.