Bridget McDermott Flood
@bridgetmcdflood.bsky.social
Exec. Director, Incarnate Word Foundation; Author, Blue Hole Wisdom, My Journey with the Sisters; Quilter; Potter; South St. Louisan & Mary Oliver devotee
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via @ncronline.bsky.social = These churches offer shelter and sanctuary to vulnerable migrants. Here's why...
#sanctuary #migrants #Trump
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#sanctuary #migrants #Trump
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These churches offer shelter and sanctuary to vulnerable migrants. Here's why
Under the Trump administration, churches are now thinking more expansively about the concept of sanctuary to include migrants who fear that new policies could suddenly make them vulnerable to arrest o...
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March 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
via @ncronline.bsky.social = These churches offer shelter and sanctuary to vulnerable migrants. Here's why...
#sanctuary #migrants #Trump
www.ncronline.org/news/these-c...
#sanctuary #migrants #Trump
www.ncronline.org/news/these-c...
Why I just subscribed to The Atlantic.
The country’s most powerful institutions are bowing to Trump. The Atlantic just backed him into a corner. - POLITICO
The country’s most powerful institutions are bowing to Trump. The Atlantic just backed him into a corner. - POLITICO
March 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Why I just subscribed to The Atlantic.
The country’s most powerful institutions are bowing to Trump. The Atlantic just backed him into a corner. - POLITICO
The country’s most powerful institutions are bowing to Trump. The Atlantic just backed him into a corner. - POLITICO
If they will erase Jackie Robinson what about the thousands of others being erased merely because they aren’t white nen?The Department of Defense deleted a story on its website that highlighted Jackie Robinson's military service, with the original URL redirecting to one that adde…
March 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
If they will erase Jackie Robinson what about the thousands of others being erased merely because they aren’t white nen?The Department of Defense deleted a story on its website that highlighted Jackie Robinson's military service, with the original URL redirecting to one that adde…
Time for a dose of hope after reading too much bad news.
March 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Time for a dose of hope after reading too much bad news.
This is shameful. Black Medal of Honor recipient removed from US department of defense website - The Guardian
March 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This is shameful. Black Medal of Honor recipient removed from US department of defense website - The Guardian
The Trump administration is actively defying court orders now—no surprise there. Trump administration deports hundreds of Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act despite court order - BBC News
March 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Trump administration is actively defying court orders now—no surprise there. Trump administration deports hundreds of Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act despite court order - BBC News
Steak and Shake Making America Healthy Again by going full throttle with the MAGA agenda. As if anything much about Steak and Shake is remotely healthy. Steak ’n Shake was struggling. It turned to beef tallow — and MAGA. - The Washington Post
March 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Steak and Shake Making America Healthy Again by going full throttle with the MAGA agenda. As if anything much about Steak and Shake is remotely healthy. Steak ’n Shake was struggling. It turned to beef tallow — and MAGA. - The Washington Post
Waiting for Paul McKee to be held accountable. www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Union asks Paul McKee, ‘Where’s the money?’ Developer pleads the Fifth ... 381 times
The St. Louis developer is in a legal fight with the union over a loan he received for a downtown grocery store.
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March 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Waiting for Paul McKee to be held accountable. www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
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BREAKING: Doctors declare Pope Francis no longer in 'imminent danger'
#PopeFrancis
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Doctors declare Pope Francis no longer in 'imminent danger'
For more than a week now, the Vatican's daily updates have trended in an incrementally positive direction, lifting the 88-year-old pontiff's prognosis.
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March 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
BREAKING: Doctors declare Pope Francis no longer in 'imminent danger'
#PopeFrancis
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#PopeFrancis
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Not surprised. Nasdaq falls 4% after Trump doesn’t rule out recession - The Wall Street Journal
March 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Not surprised. Nasdaq falls 4% after Trump doesn’t rule out recession - The Wall Street Journal
The state onky spent $1,200 on this e-book service last year. It’s going to spend much more just to make a headline. www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Missouri secretary of state suspends e-book service over culture war concerns about minors
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is taking aim at a digital platform that lets Missourians download and read books on their smartphones, tablets and laptops.
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March 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The state onky spent $1,200 on this e-book service last year. It’s going to spend much more just to make a headline. www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms - The Guardian
March 10, 2025 at 5:23 AM
US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms - The Guardian
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If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations.
If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.
If you're under 30, the number is 100%.
If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.
If you're under 30, the number is 100%.
March 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations.
If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.
If you're under 30, the number is 100%.
If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.
If you're under 30, the number is 100%.
At the STL Youth Jobs breakfast listening to Circuit Attorney discuss the importance of young people to our community. STL Youth Jobs is essential to the positive trends we are seeing in our community.
March 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
At the STL Youth Jobs breakfast listening to Circuit Attorney discuss the importance of young people to our community. STL Youth Jobs is essential to the positive trends we are seeing in our community.
This is who the Republican Party is. Could a GOP bill prevent some married women from voting? Here's what to know. - USA TODAY
March 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
This is who the Republican Party is. Could a GOP bill prevent some married women from voting? Here's what to know. - USA TODAY
So sad that the Board seems more interested in the messaging and public perception than the fact that children aren’t getting the services they need. The lack of certified teachers is a serious issue too.
The school must meet state and federal requirements for special education services by the end of March, according to its sponsor.
'Significant issues' in special education at St. Louis charter school
The school must meet state and federal requirements for special education services by the end of March, according to its sponsor.
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March 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
So sad that the Board seems more interested in the messaging and public perception than the fact that children aren’t getting the services they need. The lack of certified teachers is a serious issue too.
This is terrible. The Trump administration has suspended a program that helped children who come to the U.S. without a parent or guardian navigate the immigration court system.
February 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
This is terrible. The Trump administration has suspended a program that helped children who come to the U.S. without a parent or guardian navigate the immigration court system.
39% of children in Missouri use Medicaid for their healthcare. Cuts in Medicaid will impact them as well as most of Missouri. Some parts of rural Missouri are the most reliant on Medicaid. Go to www.mffh.org to see more.
February 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
39% of children in Missouri use Medicaid for their healthcare. Cuts in Medicaid will impact them as well as most of Missouri. Some parts of rural Missouri are the most reliant on Medicaid. Go to www.mffh.org to see more.
How I stay hopeful—creating small fiber pieces of places that bring me joy. Just finished this—The Spring House at Hawes Farm.
February 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
How I stay hopeful—creating small fiber pieces of places that bring me joy. Just finished this—The Spring House at Hawes Farm.
Just one reason I love Catholic Sisters.
Lone Catholic nun stands before Kansas House to oppose immigration enforcement resolution - Kansas Reflector
Lone Catholic nun stands before Kansas House to oppose immigration enforcement resolution - Kansas Reflector
February 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Just one reason I love Catholic Sisters.
Lone Catholic nun stands before Kansas House to oppose immigration enforcement resolution - Kansas Reflector
Lone Catholic nun stands before Kansas House to oppose immigration enforcement resolution - Kansas Reflector
Actions have all sorts of negative consequences. Not just abroad but also at home. Gutting USAID threatens billions of dollars for U.S. farms, businesses - The Washington Post
February 7, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Actions have all sorts of negative consequences. Not just abroad but also at home. Gutting USAID threatens billions of dollars for U.S. farms, businesses - The Washington Post
The absurdity of this is just horrible. US military deportation flight likely cost more than first class - Reuters
February 1, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The absurdity of this is just horrible. US military deportation flight likely cost more than first class - Reuters
Definitely bank the Rams money for now. More cuts are coming and it’s only a matter of time before it hits STL’s budget. The only thing I’d recommend spending $$$$ on is the water dept.
This ⬇️
Tell your St. Louis City Alder to
Bank the Rams 💰
Tell your St. Louis City Alder to
Bank the Rams 💰
It's amazing how most financial advice I'm seeing is to tighten your belt, hang on to that old car, watch your spending, and the city is going to just blow all this money with no plan for budget shortfalls.
February 1, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Definitely bank the Rams money for now. More cuts are coming and it’s only a matter of time before it hits STL’s budget. The only thing I’d recommend spending $$$$ on is the water dept.
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The initial steps to genocide: erasure of the "other".
The following pages have been removed from the CDC website. This used to be known as censorship. Not sure what the new word is.
February 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The initial steps to genocide: erasure of the "other".