Erin Mullin

Marriage equality is secure for now, but history shows legal rights can be fragile. Vigilance & proactive legal planning are essential. Complacency isn’t an option.

Also consider reviewing/updating property, financial, & guardianship documents to ensure protections if laws change. These steps safeguard your rights & family now, regardless of future court decisions.

What LGBTQ+ couples can do now to protect their families:

Follow the 9 key legal documents recommended by @YourGayLawyer (POA, healthcare proxy, will, etc.)

Pursue second-parent adoption, even if both parents are on the birth certificate

Federal law helps: the 2022 Respect for Marriage Act requires all states to recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. But it’s not a permanent shield—state-level attacks & court challenges are possible.

Even if Trump hasn’t publicly prioritized overturning Obergefell, his admin has pursued Project 2025 policies restricting LGBTQ+ rights in schools, healthcare, & federal programs—creating a legal environment that normalizes challenges.

Justices Clarence Thomas & Samuel Alito have openly questioned Obergefell. They only need a few votes to hear a challenge. Legal petitions like Davis v. Ermold keep the issue alive.

The Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of precedent. Obergefell v. Hodges has only been law for 10 years. No precedent is untouchable.

🧵 The Supreme Court could revisit same-sex marriage. Some experts say “don’t worry,” but history & current politics suggest we can’t be complacent. Here’s why ⬇️

These documents help secure control, safety, and peace of mind for my family, no matter what happens next.

If you’re LGBTQ+ and want to protect your family, now is the time to prepare.

Preparation is resistance.

YouTube video by Under The Desk News How To Save Gay Marriage

Helpful videos that explain these docs and why they matter:

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I’m starting my research and found this list of 9 key legal documents from @yourgaylawyer to protect family rights:

Living Trust

Will

Healthcare POA

Durable POA

Living Will

Hospital Visitation Forms

Agent for Disposition of Remains

Pet Care Directive

Tangible Personal Property Memorandum

Now, with the Supreme Court soon deciding whether to take up a case aimed at overturning Obergefell v. Hodges, we’re moving on to protecting our assets and ourselves.

We knew this administration was coming after LGBTQ+ individuals and families, so we proactively ensured we had all the legal paperwork in place to protect our rights as parents to our children — including having the non-bio parent adopt our kids.

Trump promised “never again” but tore up the Iran nuclear deal and then bombed Iran’s nuclear sites. His actions have made the world less safe and pushed us closer to conflict. Words don’t match the reality he’s created.

Heightened Scrutiny A salient document of our current moment, Sam Feder’s film centers on ACLU attorney Chase Strangio, the first out trans person to argue before the Supreme Court. Fighting to overturn Tennessee's ban...

You can stream Heightened Scrutiny via Frameline from June 23–30. Don’t miss this powerful, essential film. www.frameline.org/films/framel...

Saw @heightenedscrutinydoc.com at @framelinefestival.bsky.social last night. Appalling to see courts making decisions in cases attacking trans children based on media narratives, not facts or science. This film is urgent—watch it, share it, and keep fighting.

Friends & Family Support Systems for LGBTQ+ Youth Discover ways to support LGBTQ+ young people through FAQs and educational resources for friends and family members.

Trans youth need to know they’re seen and loved. If you know trans youth, reach out and affirm them. If not, donate to groups like The Trevor Project, amplify trans voices, and advocate for protections. Every action counts.

www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/ar...

SCOTUS upholds a ban on gender-affirming care as the CDC backs lenacapavir—an HIV prevention breakthrough priced out of reach. Different issues, same fight: everyone deserves access to life-saving, evidence-based care. Let science lead, not politics.

HIV prevention drug hailed as a 'breakthrough' gets FDA approval A drug called lenacapavir, administered in two injections a year, offers protection from HIV comparable to daily pills. One looming question: Will it be affordable for lower resource countries?

The CDC approved lenacapavir for HIV prevention—a major milestone. But approval isn’t access. It’s still priced out of reach for many. Join advocates pushing for affordable, equitable care: contact your reps, speak out, demand action.

www.npr.org/sections/goa...

The Supreme Court’s decision in US v. Skrmetti is devastating. Letting Tennessee’s ban stand endangers trans youth and opens the door to broader attacks on trans rights—sports, bathrooms, even adult care.

This fight is far from over. Stand up, speak out, and protect trans lives.

A group of cyclists pause on a sunny road next to a line of cars, some smiling and waving at the camera

Three people pose together outdoors; one adult in cycling gear carries a child while another adult stands close, all smiling. Other people and bicycles are visible in the background

Group of women wading in ocean waves, with a child on the sandy beach, looking out to the water

Group of cyclists in colorful jerseys on bikes crossing a highway, with highway signs for Sacramento and Los Angeles in the background

Day 7: Santa Monica – 85 miles
Final day. Legs tired, heart full. 💗
My family was at the finish line.
Went for an ocean swim with teammates, cheered more riders in, and soaked it all up. 🌊🎉
So proud to be part of an incredible team and this powerful ride.

Group of people posing behind an ice cream cone-shaped cutout at the Paradise Pit stop, with various ice cream flavors and rainbow-colored tablecloths visible

Large group of people holding candles, gathered around a bicycle on a sandy beach at night

Day 6: Ventura – 88 miles
Coastal views + smooth roads = fave day 🌊
Paradise Pit = ice cream + fresh berries 🍓🍦
Early to RS4 before the dance party kicked off —some of my ride buddies still brought the moves 💃
Ended with the final candlelight vigil—centered on the riderless bike. 🕯️ Beautiful.

Group of cyclists in red jerseys and helmets, one cyclist lying on the ground holding a sign with the text, "Anyone wanna admit they have a crush on me?"

Day 5: Lompoc – 42 miles
Red Dress Day! ❤️‍🔥
Our team @wespoke showed up in red scrubs with bold messages about healthcare access—because visibility is power.
Shorter mileage and high vibes all around 💃

Woman holding a bicycle aloft, standing on a rock, with a "Halfway to LA!" sign, celebrating the halfway point of the AIDS/Lifecycle fundraiser

Person relaxing in a chair with a coffee and pastries, while other cyclists are visible in the background

Day 4: Santa Maria – 89 miles
Rode through the fog and reached the top of Evil Twins—official halfway mark! 📸
Chilly descent down to the coast where the sun finally broke through 🌤️
Cinnamon roll + coffee stop gave me the zip to ride into camp ☕
Wrapped the day with a 15-min massage 😌

Group of cyclists posing with bikes, one cyclist is in the splits, bikes are behind them against a stone wall

Day 3: Paso Robles – 66 miles
Birthday ride! 🎂
Started with the infamous Quad Buster—the longest climb of the ride 💪.
Caught the Drag Show dress rehearsal at Rest Stop 4 💃
Root beer floats in camp 🍦 and birthday dinner out with my mom ❤️
Also… enjoying the hotel A/C instead of camp for tonight 😌

Large campground at sunset, numerous blue and white tents arranged on a grassy field

Day 2: King City – 114 miles
Hot, hilly miles and rough roads today.
Grateful for the otter pop stop 🧊 exactly when I needed it.
Fewer photos, but captured a slice of tent village—3,000 riders and roadies sleeping under the stars 🌌.
11K+ steps… in cycling shoes!
Birthday ride tomorrow 🎉

A group of two adults, one in a bright neon yellow cycling jacket, holding two young children, all smiling in a casual indoor setting

A diverse group of cyclists sitting on the grass in a line, giving each other back massages in a playful massage train

Santa Cruz – 82 miles
Foggy start 🌫️ but the sun broke through by afternoon ☀️.
A long day of riding with lots of climbing.
Rolled into Santa Cruz early, set up my tent 🏕️, and later met up with other women, trans & nonbinary teams at camp 🌈.
Settling into the rhythm of the ride.

A diverse group of people gathers in a green backyard, surrounded by tall plants, seating, and food, enjoying a sunny day together

A large crowd gathers outside the Cow Palace under a clear blue sky, waiting in line at a busy check-in area

A person and a child stand proudly next to a black bicycle, with the Cow Palace venue in the background under a clear blue sky

Day 0: Orientation Day at Cow Palace 📍
Met up with part of my team, @wespoke, last night for a BBQ and again this morning for a team meeting.
Dropped off our bikes inside the Cow Palace 🚲 and felt the excitement build.
Now to finish packing and try to sleep before the early morning rollout!😴

A diverse group of cyclists poses together at an outdoor event, celebrating their participation in the final AIDS/LifeCycle ride

🚲545 miles (actually more!) over 7 days from SF to LA.
My second AIDS/LifeCycle, and the final year of the ride’s 30+ year history. ❤️
Here’s what the journey looked like:

A peaceful river scene with a small waterfall flowing over a low dam surrounded by lush green trees under a partly cloudy sky. A wooden deck with patio furniture overlooks the water in the foreground. The word “LOVE” is prominently displayed on the opposite bank near the trees.

Eating breakfast by a creek, watching a blue heron fish + a duck family nap at the shore, ducklings tucked in. It’s #BiodiversityDay— this peace is fragile. Protect nature like your life depends on it—because it does. 🌿🦆