Grotesque, Absurdity, Cuteness

On the Intertwining of Argumentative Frames, Aesthetics, and Emotions in the Polish 'War on Abortion'

Over recent decades, right-wing parties and populist movements in Poland and other European countries have effectively framed their agendas around the Catholic Church, presenting themselves as defenders of “traditional” values and a “natural” social order. This strategy has produced a populist blend of anti-feminist, anti-progressive, and anti-abortion rhetoric and symbolism.

“I Am Trying to Improve the Care of Women, That Is My Goal.”

In Conversation about Love and Abortion with Giessen-based GP Kristina Hänel

In its “Berlin Declaration for the Protection of Unborn Life”, the Bundesverband Lebensrecht demanded “love and responsibility instead of abortions.” [1] The confederation is the umbrella organization for several ‘Pro-Life’ groups in Germany which organize every year the ‘March for Life’ in Berlin. But what has love got to do with this? […]