News & Updates

Read the latest press releases, blog posts, and State of Belief episodes from our team in Washington, D.C., our network of faith leaders and affiliates across the United States.

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Advocacy
October 6, 2025

No Kings II on October 18th

Join No Kings on October 18 for a nationwide faith mobilization rejecting authoritarianism and celebrating democracy. Learn how to participate today.

Advocacy
September 3, 2025

130+ Religious Organizations Say NO to DC Takeover

As one of the organizational co-chairs of Faithful Democracy, Interfaith Alliance led a powerful letter to Congressional leadership this Tuesday—joined by over 130 faith-based organizations—expressing alarm at the federal takeover of D.C.'s police and calling for Congressional support to protect the District’s autonomy and advance statehood.

Advocacy
August 26, 2025

Interfaith Alliance Joins Brief Defending Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors

Interfaith Alliance joined an amicus brief urging SCOTUS to uphold Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy.

Research
July 31, 2025

What is Happening with the Johnson Amendment?

Answers to commonly asked questions about the Johnson Amendment and the IRS legal filing arguing that religious leaders could endorse political candidates in houses of worship without losing their tax-exempt status, officially breaking with more than seventy years of legal precedent prohibiting churches and nonprofits from officially endorsing political candidates.

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Advocacy
October 9, 2025

Interfaith Solidarity with LDS Communities

These past few weeks have been some of the hardest for our partners in the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS). On September 27th, LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson passed away at the age of 101. President Nelson served as the Church’s 17th president and was a leader in promoting deep partnerships during a trying time in the Church’s history, including with other faith communities. We extend our deepest condolences to members of the LDS Church and wish them comfort as they mourn the passing of such an important leader.

Advocacy
October 8, 2025

Interfaith Alliance Stands Against Censorship

This week, Interfaith Alliance is proud to join libraries, educators, advocates, and readers across the country in celebrating Banned Books Week 2025 (October 5–11). The theme, “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights,” reminds us that the freedom to read is a fundamental part of the freedom to think and believe.

Press Release
October 7, 2025

In Chiles v. Salazar, SCOTUS Should Uphold Colorado’s Ban on Abusive "Conversion Therapy"

Following today’s oral arguments before the Supreme Court in the case of Chiles v Salazar, Reverend Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance, released a statement.

Advocacy
October 6, 2025

No Kings II on October 18th

Join No Kings on October 18 for a nationwide faith mobilization rejecting authoritarianism and celebrating democracy. Learn how to participate today.

State of Belief
October 4, 2025

League of Women Voters CEO Celena Stewart: Courage is Not the Absence of Fear

Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to talk about the organization's history, as well as its role in this challenging time for many voters.

Press Release
October 2, 2025

Statement on Manchester Synagogue Attack

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance, released a statement in response to the Manchester synagogue attack.