One of Poland’s LGBT-free zones withdraws its hateful legislation

The red area shows the municipalities in Poland that have signed the 'LGBT-free' pledge. (Image: Atlas of Hate)

The first thread of Poland’s patchwork of so-called “LGBT-free zones” was undone Thursday (28 January) as town councillors voted to withdraw its hateful legislation, activists said.

As women’s rights advocates, LGBT+ activists, among other allies, poured onto the streets of Warsaw…