Pushing Back

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

Today, Trump has plans to withdraw the US from the UN Human Rights Council; Elon Musk has created more confusion this time about the IRS's Direct File; the Proud Boys have lost the legal rights to their name to a black church that they attacked; and Dana delivers your Good News.

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Stories:
Justice Department restores funding for programs that provide guidance in immigration courts KATE - BRUMBACK | AP News

Trump sued in attempt to block his anti-diversity orders | Reuters

US to again withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council, stop UNRWA funding - POLITICO

Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available - WTOP News

The Proud Boys Just Lost Use of Their Own Name in the Funniest Way | The New Republic

New York attorney general tells hospitals to continue transgender care after Trump's executive order - ABC7 NY

Good Trouble: 
2025 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin In The Morning

Federal workers - feel free to email me at [email protected] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. 

Check out muellershewrote.com for my interview with a systems security expert about the massive breach at opm.gov caused by Elon Musk

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From The Good News
The coloratura soprano: a demo by Claire de Sévigné - YouTube

Bally Links replaces Trump as name of Bronx golf course seen from Whitestone Bridge - CBS New York

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