Opinion

In a world where historical memory is increasingly giving way to superficial narratives, there are people who are dedicated to reminding the world of Polish heritage, heroes, and values. One of them is Waldemar Biniecki – editor-in-chief of the legendary Kuryer Polski from Milwaukee, revived after 70 years, a Polish diaspora activist, journalist, and promoter of the idea of ​​a global Polish diaspora. In recognition of his work to disseminate truth about Poland and build bridges between the country and the diaspora, the Institute of National Remembrance awarded him the title of Ambassador of Polish History in 2025.

The United States is the world's largest economy and a significant trading partner for Poland. From June 28 to July 5, at the invitation of the Polish Association, a delegation from the Patria Polonia Institute of the Scientific Society of the Catholic University of Lublin visited Texas.

Approximately 20 million people of Polish descent live outside Poland, 10-12 million of whom live in the United States. For years, they remained on the margins of public life, despite their enormous demographic, financial, and intellectual potential. Today, there is a chance for the Polish diaspora to regain its rightful place and become an integral part of the nation, co-shaping state policy and building Poland's international clout.

The new socio-political arrangement, with President Karol Nawrocki as its architect, will likely be based on a broad coalition of parties, persuasions, and groups. This project presents a unique opportunity: the genuine inclusion of the Polish diaspora in the country's public life.

Rebuilding the structures of the Polish American Congress is the first step towards building strong pro-Polish lobbying in the United States.

While another installment of the Polish-Polish war is taking place in Poland's most important legislative institution — the Polish Sejm — and politicians' private grudges dominate the debate on Polish agency and security, the withdrawal of American troops from Polish territory is taking place quietly, without much fanfare.

Since 1989, Poland has been one of the fastest growing economies in Europe. The success of Poles is due to specific solutions, innovative technologies and people. This is the result of research conducted by the “We Did It In Poland” campaign.

The US administration’s decision to restrict the export of advanced AI chips to Poland, despite its status as a NATO and EU member, has raised concerns among Polish experts and journalists. Jarosław Królewski, CEO of Synerise, has called it “the greatest allied betrayal since World War II.” Poland’s absence from the EU list of AI factory locations, as well as the restrictions imposed by the US, indicate the need to strengthen Poland’s international efficacy.

Editor Katarzyna Murawska was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland by President Andrzej Duda for her outstanding services to the Polish diaspora in the USA and the promotion of Polish culture. The awards ceremony took place on March 2, 2025 at the Copernicus Center in Chicago.

This essay is intended for the elites in Warsaw, and in particular for all candidates for the office of the President of the Republic of Poland. I am writing it from the headquarters of Kuryer Polski in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

All of us from our generation remember the first bilingual monthly magazine in the United States, "Polish News". It is still published today by our wonderful friend Krystyna Teller. Since neither the Polish authorities, nor the media noticed that Krysia had already retired, we allow ourselves to recall how "Polish News" came into being.