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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈

@adamlong.bsky.social
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🏳️‍🌈, politico, social liberal, centre left, secular, European 🇪🇺. Advocacy & Policy, National LGBT Federation (NXF). Rather partial to felines. Views my own.

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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Mixed views about this piece. Whatever the merits of a wide selection of candidates (‘Dragons Den’ farce of 2018 should give some pause), the experience of orthodox catholics in 2025 is not comparable to oppression faced by other minorities in the Ireland of the recent past. 1/3
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
I spoke on Southeast Radio about the recent spate of hate crimes and how we must see clear actions. Words of condemnation are not enough And the voices of those impacted by hate must be prioritised over ‘culture war’ noise. 34 mins into Aug 14 podcast www.southeastradio.ie/podcasts/our...
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Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Britain does not dictate Irish law. Or Irish feminism. Wrote about the Gender Brexiteers.
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Britain does not dictate Irish law. Or Irish feminism
Where LGBTQ+ rights are bolstered, so too are women’s rights, and where they collapse, so too does authentic feminism
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
The NXF and our 🏳️‍🌈 colleagues have released the following statement in relation to the shameful attempt by Orban’s far right regime in Hungary to ban Pride. A move that is straight out of the Kremlin playbook. Concrete actions must follow 🇪🇺
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
The @nxf.ie was proud to join yesterday’s protest in Dublin against the shameful & unacceptable attempt to ban #BudapestPride by the far right Orban regime. We stand in full solidarity with Hungary’s LGBT+ community. 🇪🇺 must protect its basic values of equality & democracy. #Hungary #EU #LGBT 🏳️‍🌈
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 25/03/2025
In case you missed it: The Isle of Man has passed its bill on assisted dying, becoming the first place in the British Isles where terminally ill people will be legally allowed to end their lives. A huge step forward for dignity, choice, and compassion. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
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Isle of Man becomes first place in British Isles to legalise assisted dying
Campaigners have been fighting for years to make assisted dying legal throughout the British Isles, with a similar bill currently under review in Westminster
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Edward Hunter Christie @ehunterchristie.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Very insightful by Fintan O'Toole: Ireland practiced "a repeated process of triangulation in which the three sides are America, Britain and Europe" -- and this is now coming apart. First there was Brexit. Now Trump II and rising EU-US tensions. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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Fintan O'Toole: Ireland’s delightful love triangle is ending in a nasty divorce
We are the Artful Dodgers of the globalised world, experts at ducking and diving - but even the Dodger gets caught in the end
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Dave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 20/03/2025
Another survey finding: 82% of Europeans say the US president is behaving as a dictator or has authoritarian tendencies. Only 13% say Trump respects democratic principles. legrandcontinent.eu/fr/2025/03/2...
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Cristian González Cabrera @cristianfergo.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Hungary is once again scapegoating LGBT people. This is opportunistic and dangerous and unacceptable in the EU. The rights to assembly and expression are fundamental for any true democracy.
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Dave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 18/03/2025
Trump ally Viktor Orbán has banned gay pride parades in Hungary. Under the law, facial recognition AI will be used to identify organizers and attendees and they will be fined. Will 🇪🇺President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu react?
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Orbán bans Pride in Hungary as polls show rival surging
Fidesz says it’s trying to prohibit Pride to keep children safe from the so-called LGBTQ+ agenda, but opponents say the prime minister’s party is trying to create a wedge issue.
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Art Candee 🍿🥤 @handle.invalid · 17/03/2025
Donald Trump invited Conor McGregor, the MMA fighter who had to pay 250,000 Euros to a woman who accused him of a brutal rape, to the White House on St. Patrick's Day. Birds of a feather.
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Fintan O'Toole @fotoole.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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Fintan O'Toole: Notion of Trump as a dealmaker is a way of avoiding the monstrous truth
Most European leaders seem to be genuinely astounded by Trump’s bullying, boorishness and blatant aggression. They had fooled themselves into believing what they wanted to believe
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Cowering in front of a bully never works. Taoiseach should respectfully but firmly make clear 🇮🇪 & 🇪🇺 full support for 🇺🇦 and how we will never accept Russian aggression being rewarded. He should also speak up for equality & human rights. #rteupfront #Trump
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
It was such a joy to join the wonderful Marlon on his Dublin South FM show this week. We chatted about my LGBT+ advocacy work and what inspired me to be active in the space 🏳️‍🌈 Podcast: www.mixcloud.com/MarlonDublin...
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 25/02/2025
Ireland has confirmed its intention to join a European Commission infringement case against Hungary at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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Ireland to join EU infringement case against Hungary
Ireland has confirmed its intention to join a European Commission infringement case against Hungary at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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Enrique Anarte @enriqueanartelazo.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Just saw this on my way back home from the doctor. For those we don’t know this spot, it’s one of Berlin’s memorials to the LGBTQ+ victims of the Nazis. He was carrying a rainbow flag that read: “Love is love”. ❤️‍🩹
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Great to work with colleagues to help secure 🇮🇪 support for 🇪🇺 lawsuit against Hungary. Orban’s far-right regime must be held accountable for attacking democratic norms/freedoms. www.irishtimes.com/world/europe... @gcnmag.bsky.social @ilgaeurope.bsky.social @eumovementireland.bsky.social
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Ireland to join case against Hungary’s civil society crackdown
Controversial “sovereignty” law in Hungary has been used to investigate anti-corruption campaigners
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Just America & Israel voting with Russia, Iran, North Korea... ...against Ukraine.
Screenshot of UN vote on just & lasting peace in Ukraine
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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
🇩🇪🇺🇸 The interference in the German elections by Elon Musk and Washington was "no less radical and outrageous than that of Moscow," — Merz.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 23/02/2025
MUSK LOSES BIG IN GERMANY Germany’s CDU/CSU wins big, while the far-right AfD underperforms in second—despite backing from Elon Musk and JD Vance. AfD is now likely to be completely shut out of the governing coalition.
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Over 80% of German voters reject the far right extremists. Those who represent that 80%+ need to work together & firmly exclude the extremists and everything they stand for. 🇩🇪🇪🇺🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 #BTW25 #Bundestagswahl2025  #Germany
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
A federal judge blocked Trump's sweeping executive order ending government support for DEI programs
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Ending Federal Support For DEI Programs
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Donald Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 21/02/2025
The German Interior Ministry has identified a Russia-linked disinformation campaign spreading fake claims of election fraud in Germany just days before Sunday’s vote.
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Russia-linked fake videos spread German election fraud claims, authorities warn
Disinfo claiming AfD ballots are missing or being shredded is spreading online just days before Germany’s election.
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
As if it’s up to America to decide the fate of democratic Ukraine by conducting negotiations with Russia without Ukraine. Yet another betrayal of democracy by this pro-Putin Trump regime.
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David Nemer @davidnemer.com · 19/02/2025
For the past 6 years, the US has often served as an omen for Brazil, with events unfolding there echoing in Brazil 2 years later. But that pattern broke after Biden took office and Lula was elected. While the US plunged deeper into extremism and the far right, Brazil finally decided to confront it.+
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ILGA-Europe @ilgaeurope.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
The @ec.europa.eu plans to unilaterally withdraw the proposed Equal Treatment Directive. This weakens the fight for equality & leaves many unprotected. We demand the Commission reconsider or propose stronger protections now! www.ilga-europe.org/news/equalit...
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Equality betrayed: Commission unilaterally gives up on anti-discrimination law | ILGA-Europe
European Civil Society condemns the European Commission’s announcement to withdraw the proposed Directive on anti-discrimination.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16/02/2025
Zelenskyy: "I will never accept any decisions between the United States and Russia about Ukraine. Never."
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Guy Verhofstadt @guyverhofstadt.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Is this the US speaking or Russia? Thank you for the lessons, Mr Vance, but if you speak of democracy while supporting Europe's far right, you have no legitimacy. #MSC www.politico.eu/article/us-v...
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JD Vance attacks Europe over migration, free speech
JD Vance stunned the audience with his broadside on the way Europe is run.
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Melissa Jo Peltier @melissjpeltier.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Germany is fighting back. We need to encourage the entire EU to fight back. www.politico.eu/article/berlin-court-orders-x-hand-over-election-data-legal-blow-elon-musk-platform/
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German court orders X to hand over election data in legal blow to Musk’s platform
Researchers win a legal battle against the platform formerly known as Twitter, securing crucial access to social media data to probe potential election interference.
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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 11/02/2025
Did you know online content moderation tools often fail to detect online hate? A FRA study shows that abuse, harassment & incitement to violence easily slip through. On #SaferInternetDay, we call for a safer inclusive online space for all. Together for a better internet.
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 08/02/2025
In Ireland, businesses have embraced and embedded diversity polices, not just as an act of compliance, but because it has been established that they lead to better decisions and innovation, writes Petula Martyn
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Why Google should google 'diversity in the workplace'
"Workplace equality, diversity and inclusion is about valuing every employee as an individual."
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
My letter in today’s Irish Times. @president.ie
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
As #Seanad25 begins to take shape, I’m thinking of our longest serving Senator who served with such distinction between 1987-2024. David Norris is the embodiment of what the Seanad should be and used it to great effect. A shining legacy. 🏳️‍🌈 #Seanad #Seanad2025
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 23/01/2025
BREAKING: LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand register their marriages on the first day of the law giving them equal status. The enactment of the Marriage Equality Act makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, after Taiwan and Nepal.
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LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand register their marriages on the first day of law giving them equal status
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand are expected to make their wedded status legal on the first day a law takes effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples.
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Congratulations Micheal Martin on being elected #Taoiseach again. I had the opportunity to speak with him twice as part of our NXF Pride Series 🏳️‍🌈 An honourable man, he expressed strong support for LGBT+ equality issues. Allyship especially important in these times. #MichealMartin #Dail
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
The National LGBT Federation (NXF) along with our colleagues in the #VoteWithPride 🏳️‍🌈 Coalition has released the following statement regarding the new #ProgrammeForGovernment. We look forward to working with the incoming Govt to deliver on these pressing priorities for our community. #Government
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World Elects @electsworld.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
🇮🇪#Ireland, poll: Are Elon Musk and other social media bosses a threat to democracy? Yes: 80 % No: 16 % Ireland Thinks, 11/01/25
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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Zuckerberg is deeply committed to free speech
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Edward Perez @eddieperez.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Seriously, if you read only *one* thing today about the shame of failing to hold Trump accountable for the horrors of January 6, make it this piece from @donmoyn.bsky.social. He reminds us of all the cowards, lest we forget. Starting w/GOP leaders. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/jan-6-and-...
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Jan. 6 and the path not taken
At key moments, Republicans were unwilling to defend democracy
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy New Year all! In 2025, the National LGBT Federation (NXF) & our allies will continue our efforts to improve the lives of LGBT+ people. As a new Govt takes office, we are calling for strong 🏳️‍🌈 policy commitments in line with our #VoteWithPride Manifesto #NewYear #ForwardsNotBackwards
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Edward Luce @handle.invalid · 29/12/2024
Saddened to hear of Jimmy Carter’s passing - America’s most honest president and most inspiring of ex-presidents. I hope he was too far gone to know who won on November 5.
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
Enjoying a glass of Pinot and a leaf through GCN in my favourite (gay) bar 🏳️‍🌈
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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · 25/12/2024
Over 70 Russian missiles & 100 drones rained down on Ukraine this morning. What a despicable man Putin is. Sending love, strength, warmth & safety to all in Ukraine this Christmas. #SlavaUkrainii 🇺🇦🎄
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Cheers to all at #thegnshow Always a delight at the end of the week! #GrahamNorton
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Olga Lautman 🇺🇦 @olgalautman.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Musk’s X post backing the AfD sparks a firestorm, further aligning his actions with Moscow’s interests and deepening concerns about his threat to democracy. Also a short background on AfD olgalautman.substack.com/p/elon-musk-...
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Elon Musk: The Chaos Agent Fueling Russia’s War on Democracy
"Only the AfD Can Save Germany," Declares Elon Musk
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
It should be acknowledged that Sean O’Fearghail was a great advocate for equality & diversity as Ceann Comhairle. Hosted an excellent event at Dublin Castle and raised the 🏳️‍🌈 Flag on the lawn of Leinster House. His successor should take note. #34thDail #GE24 #Dail
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 17/12/2024
President Michael D Higgins has said that to say the Irish people are anti-Semitic is a "deep slander" and it is a very serious business to do so simply because people disagree with the actions of the Israeli Prime Minister.
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'Deep slander' to call Irish anti-Semitic, says President
President Michael D Higgins has said that to say the Irish people are anti-Semitic is a "deep slander" and it is a very serious business to do so simply because people disagree with the actions of the...
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
I have a piece in this month’s GCN (Gay Community News) on the recently passed Hate Offences Act and what must happen next. magazine.gcn.ie/magazine/reade… #PassTheBill #PassedTheBill 🏳️‍🌈
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Adam Long 🏳️‍🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
At its meeting last night, Cork City Council Cllrs overwhelmingly passed a motion declaring Cork to be proud of the work of LGBT+ groups and that the city condemns any and all forms of homophobia & transphobia. 👏 Thanks to Lab Cllr Laura Harmon for proposing 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #HumanRightsDay #Equality
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Holly Brigstocke @hollybrigstocke.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Donald Tusk is making good on his promises to wield an "iron broom" and sweep Poland clean of far right policies and influence. The ban of LGBTQ+ (and disability and ageist) hate speech comes with a custodial sentence of up to three years. www.out.tv/en_UK/news/p...
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Poland to Ban Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Speech
The Polish government plans to explicitly criminalise incitement to hatred against the LGBT+ community.
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