Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 09/09/2025Mixed 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. 1/3 110
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 15/08/2025I 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...southeastradio.ieOur Podcasts 010
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Una Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Britain does not dictate Irish law. Or Irish feminism. Wrote about the Gender Brexiteers.irishtimes.comBritain does not dictate Irish law. Or Irish feminismWhere LGBTQ+ rights are bolstered, so too are women’s rights, and where they collapse, so too does authentic feminism 1114138
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 31/03/2025The 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 🇪🇺 020
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 26/03/2025The @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 🏳️🌈 010
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 25/03/2025In 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...mirror.co.ukIsle of Man becomes first place in British Isles to legalise assisted dyingCampaigners have been fighting for years to make assisted dying legal throughout the British Isles, with a similar bill currently under review in Westminster 28611
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Edward Hunter Christie @ehunterchristie.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Very 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...irishtimes.comFintan O'Toole: Ireland’s delightful love triangle is ending in a nasty divorceWe are the Artful Dodgers of the globalised world, experts at ducking and diving - but even the Dodger gets caught in the end 0306
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Dave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 20/03/2025Another 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... 34322
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Cristian González Cabrera @cristianfergo.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Hungary 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. 05015
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Dave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 18/03/2025Trump 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?politico.euOrbán bans Pride in Hungary as polls show rival surgingFidesz 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. 33125
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Art Candee 🍿🥤 @handle.invalid · 17/03/2025Donald 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. 66616199
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Fintan O'Toole @fotoole.bsky.social · 04/03/2025www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...irishtimes.comFintan O'Toole: Notion of Trump as a dealmaker is a way of avoiding the monstrous truthMost 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 2426
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Cowering 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 000
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 28/02/2025It 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... 121
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 25/02/2025Ireland has confirmed its intention to join a European Commission infringement case against Hungary at the Court of Justice of the European Union.rte.ieIreland to join EU infringement case against HungaryIreland has confirmed its intention to join a European Commission infringement case against Hungary at the Court of Justice of the European Union. 39220
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Enrique Anarte @enriqueanartelazo.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Just 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”. ❤️🩹 0215
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Great 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.socialirishtimes.comIreland to join case against Hungary’s civil society crackdownControversial “sovereignty” law in Hungary has been used to investigate anti-corruption campaigners 020
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Just America & Israel voting with Russia, Iran, North Korea... ...against Ukraine. 1031198433
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈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. 653098666
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 23/02/2025MUSK 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. 1343212404193
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Over 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 040
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 22/02/2025A federal judge blocked Trump's sweeping executive order ending government support for DEI programshuffpost.comJudge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Ending Federal Support For DEI ProgramsA 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. 222136509
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 21/02/2025The German Interior Ministry has identified a Russia-linked disinformation campaign spreading fake claims of election fraud in Germany just days before Sunday’s vote.ow.lyRussia-linked fake videos spread German election fraud claims, authorities warnDisinfo claiming AfD ballots are missing or being shredded is spreading online just days before Germany’s election. 22303125
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 18/02/2025As 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. 631701399
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈David Nemer @davidnemer.com · 19/02/2025For 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.+ 1565
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈ILGA-Europe @ilgaeurope.bsky.social · 17/02/2025The @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...ilga-europe.orgEquality betrayed: Commission unilaterally gives up on anti-discrimination law | ILGA-EuropeEuropean Civil Society condemns the European Commission’s announcement to withdraw the proposed Directive on anti-discrimination. 12613
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16/02/2025Zelenskyy: "I will never accept any decisions between the United States and Russia about Ukraine. Never." 827269384785
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Guy Verhofstadt @guyverhofstadt.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Is 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...politico.euJD Vance attacks Europe over migration, free speechJD Vance stunned the audience with his broadside on the way Europe is run. 33485163
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Melissa Jo Peltier @melissjpeltier.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Germany 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/politico.euGerman court orders X to hand over election data in legal blow to Musk’s platformResearchers win a legal battle against the platform formerly known as Twitter, securing crucial access to social media data to probe potential election interference. 14610222
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 11/02/2025Did 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. 013
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 08/02/2025In 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 Martynrte.ieWhy Google should google 'diversity in the workplace'"Workplace equality, diversity and inclusion is about valuing every employee as an individual." 37312
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 30/01/2025As #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 060
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈The Associated Press @apnews.com · 23/01/2025BREAKING: 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.apnews.comLGBTQ+ couples in Thailand register their marriages on the first day of law giving them equal statusHundreds 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. 1642391108
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Congratulations 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 000
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 16/01/2025The 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 000
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈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 01210
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Zuckerberg is deeply committed to free speech 481338343
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Edward Perez @eddieperez.bsky.social · 06/01/2025Seriously, 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-...donmoynihan.substack.comJan. 6 and the path not takenAt key moments, Republicans were unwilling to defend democracy 3286114
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 01/01/2025Happy 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 000
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Edward Luce @handle.invalid · 29/12/2024Saddened 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. 613514
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 28/12/2024Enjoying a glass of Pinot and a leaf through GCN in my favourite (gay) bar 🏳️🌈 000
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · 25/12/2024Over 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 🇺🇦🎄 13514134
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Cheers to all at #thegnshow Always a delight at the end of the week! #GrahamNorton 000
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Olga Lautman 🇺🇦 @olgalautman.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Musk’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-...olgalautman.substack.comElon Musk: The Chaos Agent Fueling Russia’s War on Democracy"Only the AfD Can Save Germany," Declares Elon Musk 491087547
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 18/12/2024It 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 060
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 17/12/2024President 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.rte.ie'Deep slander' to call Irish anti-Semitic, says PresidentPresident 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... 528490
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 13/12/2024I 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 🏳️🌈 000
Adam Long 🏳️🌈 @adamlong.bsky.social · 10/12/2024At 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 000
Reposted by Adam Long 🏳️🌈Holly Brigstocke @hollybrigstocke.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Donald 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...out.tvPoland to Ban Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate SpeechThe Polish government plans to explicitly criminalise incitement to hatred against the LGBT+ community. 0102