Especially for the Excel Nerd in all of us.

FROM MUA HQ

• Our new favorite tinted lip balm, Amy may have collected every color.
• This couple who got married at 8AM at Chuck E. Cheese clearly has a bright future!
• A gofundme for the Los Angeles kids that lost their schools.
• And we love Excel nerds getting their moment to shine at their World Championship.

MASH-UPS IN THE NEWS

Couples Wed As Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Law Takes Effect In Thailand
NPR

We say, “I do!” Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Hundreds across the country got married exercising and celebrating their new right to marriage equality.

The Fires + The Freeze: Inauguration Day 2025
Notes From The Edge

While the first days of Trump’s second term have brought about much to be concerned about, author Jeff Chang shares an important reminder – that we can see in action in Los Angeles – that catastrophe’s usually bring out the best in people.

Trump Won’t Ban Immigration Arrests At School. Some Families Are Now Weighing School Attendance
The AP

The Trump administration announced it would allow federal immigration agencies to make arrests at school, churches and hospitals. And, now parents everywhere get to feel even more worried about their kids safety as school.

Americans Are Fine With Corporate DEI
AXIOS

Republican lawmakers have started rallying against diversity, equity and inclusion policies also known as DEI initiatives – and many companies have started to roll back their programs, but a recent Harris Poll/Axios Vibes survey shows that – SHOCKER – most American’s are generally positive or not bothered by DEI programs. (Deep sigh)

Bishop Mariann Budde Tells NPR ‘I Wont Apologize’ For Sermon Addressing Trump
NPR

Bishop Budde shares our hope that President Trump’s new administration will show compassion toward vulnerable communities – and she wont apologize for saying it to him.

Twenty-Two States Sue To Stop Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
New York Times

22 states have moved to block Trump’s executive order that refuses to recognize the US-born children of unauthorized immigrants as citizens. Luckily there is the 14th amendment, and 100 years of legal precedent standing between Donald and his fancy pen.