Crackdowns on LGBTQIA+ rights in Hungary and Poland are related to the democratic backsliding that both countries have experienced. Why is this the case?

Why Japan, of All Countries, is Adopting a Four-Day Work Week
Japan is one of few countries whose economic policy officially encourages firms to adopt a four-day work week. Why is a country known for long working hours adopting a progressive policy, and could it be an antidote to Japan’s unique labor issues?
by Yulina Goto