BJC and Interfaith Alliance applaud first-ever national strategy to counter antisemitism
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BJC and Interfaith Alliance applaud first-ever national strategy to counter antisemitism

Logan Bayroff
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Logan Bayroff
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December 14, 2023

Along with a host of partner agencies working on the White House strategy, Interfaith Alliance has published a new resource guide, “Mobilizing Against Antisemitism.”

Click here to read more.

Reclaiming Safety as a Cornerstone of Religious Freedom: South Carolina Faith Leaders Push for the Pray Safe Act
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April 10, 2025

Reclaiming Safety as a Cornerstone of Religious Freedom: South Carolina Faith Leaders Push for the Pray Safe Act

Do No Harm: Resisting the Misuse of Religious Exemptions
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April 10, 2025

Do No Harm: Resisting the Misuse of Religious Exemptions

When does the right to religious freedom become a justification for harm? This question is at the heart of the misuse of religious exemption laws. These laws – protections granted under the First Amendment and utilized for centuries by individuals of all faiths – have been exploited by Christian Nationalists to undermine other fundamental rights, including equality and non-discrimination.

The Moral and Financial Harm of Conversion Therapy: Why Chiles v. Salazar Matters for All of Us
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April 8, 2025

The Moral and Financial Harm of Conversion Therapy: Why Chiles v. Salazar Matters for All of Us

One of the most harmful manifestations of discrimination is so-called “conversion therapy,” which is a debunked and dangerous practice that falsely claims to change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear Chiles v. Salazar, a case challenging Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy” and the constitutionality of Colorado’s Minor Conversion Therapy Law (MCTL), we face a pivotal moment. The central legal issue concerns whether Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors infringes upon the First Amendment rights of licensed mental health professionals.