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The First Words

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Out of Left Field

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: May 16, 2022
  • Columnist: Anthony Brandt
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” Those are the first words in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. There shall be no law respecting the... more

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