Fall Newsletter 09
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The “Other” Walter Cronkite: a Photo Retrospective
Most of the country knew Walter Cronkite as “the most trusted man in America.” At Interfaith Alliance, members and staff knew a different man, one who was passionate about the Constitution and the individual integrity of both religion and government. Take a moment to look back with us at “the other Walter Cronkite” – Interfaith…
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Gov. Jindal’s Church Hopping Chopper Breaches Government-Religion Boundary
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s taxpayer-funded church visits received much attention this September. Using $45,000 of taxpayer money to fly a state helicopter to 14 services during a five month period clearly breached the boundary between religion and government. Gov. Jindal claimed these trips were about talking to citizens, yet he only visited churches and only…
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Inside Interfaith Alliance: New Staff Members, Your FAQs and Recycling Technology
Welcome, Arielle! We welcomed our newest staff member in August and couldn’t be more pleased to have her on board! Arielle Gingold is our new Public Policy Manager, and if you call with a question about your membership, she’s likely the one you’ll be talking to about that as well. Arielle is a 2008 graduate…
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What you might have missed this summer on State of Belief
A re-airing of Welton’s interview with Walter Cronkite on the inaugural episode of State of Belief. …
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Welcome back to Interfaith Alliance’s e-Newsletter!
It’s been a busy – and not always easy – summer and early fall here in …
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A Quiet Conversation
In our newest publication, Same-Gender Marriage & Religious Freedom, Rev. Gaddy has written an extraordinary piece that calls for a deepening discussion on what it means to be an American, specifically when it comes to the issue of LGBT equality. He asks that we shift our perspective on same-gender marriage from that of problem to…
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Spotlight on…Interfaith Alliance of Colorado
In a year of financial challenges for all non-profits, Interfaith Alliance’s Colorado Affiliate added 100 new members, held its largest interfaith music festival to date with 300 performers and 800 attendees, and had a major impact on state issues. With help from the Board and general members, Interfaith Alliance of Colorado has over the years…