
Those of us who work to bring understanding among people of diverse faith traditions, no matter our own faith, are horrified too to see the religious tapestry that makes up American democracy begin to fray and tear apart. Having worked for interfaith cooperation for almost three decades, I have never experienced a more challenging and heartbreaking time.
Yet inaction and retreat are not the answer. I have never been more convinced that we can, and we must, continue to be in relationship with one another.

In May, the U.S. Senate scheduled a hearing titled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America" that threatened to escalate anti-Muslim fearmongering and disinformation in the halls of Congress. A postponement isn't enough. Cruz must cancel this hearing for good.

Anti-Sikh hate is a persistent and often overlooked form of religious discrimination in the United States, rooted in a long history of exclusion, violence, and misunderstanding. As Interfaith Alliance builds a multi-faith movement against hate, it is essential to recognize the distinct experiences of Sikh Americans and address anti-Sikh hate as part of a holistic effort to counter religious bigotry