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  • Group Opposes Senator’s Bell-Ringing for Salvation Army

    12/15/2017 5:51:30 PM PST · by marshmallow · 25 replies
    Connecticut Post ^ | 12/8/17 | Neil Vigdor
    Deep in the heart of Trump country, the Salvation Army’s ubiquitous red kettle is turning into a cauldron of controversy for Sen. George Logan. An Ansonia Republican, Logan’s volunteer work as a bell-ringer outside a Walmart in Naugatuck for the Salvation Army, which is a Christian charity, has drawn opposition from a secularist group. The Freedom From Religion Foundation called on Logan to keep up the separation between church and state. The group wrote to him Tuesday to voice its objections to him ringing the bell outside the big box store twice this week, including an appearance scheduled for Saturday...
  • Student says 'ISIS' in Pledge, gets pulled from high school

    01/24/2016 9:44:30 AM PST · by Faith Presses On · 25 replies
    Fox News ^ | 1/21/16 | AP
    ANSONIA, Conn. - A Connecticut high school student was pulled out of classes and reported to police for substituting "ISIS" for the "United States of America" during the Pledge of Allegiance. The incident occurred before Christmas break, according to the Connecticut Post. Lt. Andrew Cota said the 15-year-old student at Ansonia High School wasn't charged, but the case was turned over to the Department of Homeland Security. Police said there is no danger to the community. Federal officials declined to comment.