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Erin Mullin

@erinmullin.bsky.social

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Government Auditor 🏛️ | Parent to 2, spouse to my best friend ❤️ | Outdoor enthusiast 🌲 | Hobby collector 🎨 | Environmentalist 🌍 & human rights advocate ✊ | Views are my own 🌟

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Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Nov 15

Hi, I’m Erin! 👋

Here’s what you’ll see:

🌍 Environmental & human rights advocacy
🏞️ Outdoor adventures with my spouse & kids
🎨 A growing list of hobbies (suggestions welcome!)

Expect a mix of personal reflections, advocacy, & occasional public service insights. Let’s connect! 🌟

A smiling family on a foggy outdoor hike. Erin’s spouse takes a selfie, wearing glasses and a cap, while Erin stands beside them, wearing a beanie and carrying their youngest child in a backpack carrier. Their other child stands in front, looking through a pair of binoculars. The background features misty hills and sparse vegetation.

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Aug 13

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.

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Aug 13

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.

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Aug 13

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.

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Aug 13

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.

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Aug 13

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.

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Aug 13

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.

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Aug 13

🧵 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 ⬇️

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Aug 12

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.

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Aug 12

Helpful videos that explain these docs and why they matter:

▶️ youtu.be/hOhIHdmnBM0
▶️ tiktok.com/@yourgaylawyer/video/...

How To Save Gay Marriage

YouTube video by Under The Desk News

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Aug 12

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.

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Aug 12

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.

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Jun 22

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.

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Jun 22

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

Heightened Scrutiny

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

www.frameline.org

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Jun 22

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.

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Jun 18

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...

Friends & Family Support Systems for LGBTQ+ Youth

Discover ways to support LGBTQ+ young people through FAQs and educational resources for friends and family members.

www.thetrevorproject.org

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Jun 18

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.

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Jun 18

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...

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?

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Jun 18

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.

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Jun 12

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.

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

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Jun 12

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 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

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Jun 12

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 💃

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?"

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Jun 12

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 😌

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

Erin Mullin @erinmullin.bsky.social · Jun 12

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 😌

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