In conservative Catholic Poland, a gay and atheist politician is seizing the moment

When left-wing Polish politician Robert Biedron celebrated late last year that his party was polling at almost 10 percent, it was surprising in more than just one way. For one, Biedron’s party did not yet exist. With no party name or agenda and almost two years to go until presidential elections, he had nevertheless embarked on an improvised road trip across Poland to rally crowds for his cause. Speaking in shopping centers and community halls, the 42-year-old was being welcomed by mostly young and urban audience members, who applauded his demands to separate church and state, phase out coal, and improve rights for women and LGBT people.

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