CNN: Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush Responds to Trump's Religious Liberty Commission
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Zev Mishell is the National Programs Associate at Interfaith Alliance, where he leads the organization’s countering hate work, manages in-person and virtual programming, and helps direct efforts for the Interfaith Leadership Network.
Before joining Interfaith Alliance, Zev was a student at Harvard Divinity School, where he did research at the intersection of religion and politics with a focus on faith-based advocacy. Zev brings a diverse range of experiences to his work at Interfaith Alliance, including his background in interfaith organizing and extensive travel experience across the United States, Southeast Asia, and Middle East.
Zev is originally from outside of Chicago, Illinois, and holds an B.A. from Princeton and a Masters of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. Outside of work, he loves running, doing yoga, and spending time with friends.
Interfaith Alliance Condemns Political Violence and Defends the First Amendment
Last week, Interfaith Alliance signed two important letters demonstrating our commitment to opposing all political violence and supporting free speech. In the wake of the unacceptable murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Trump administration has announced a crackdown on progressive nonprofits and philanthropic institutions. To protect movements working across diverse issue areas and communities, we reiterate our commitment to working nonviolently and supporting the First Amendment right of organizations to speak out and advocate for the civil rights of all communities.
Interfaith Alliance Joins Civil Rights Organizations Opposing DC Policing Takeover
On August 15th, Interfaith Alliance joined 125 other organizations to express concern over President Trump’s decision to assert control over the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and to deploy the National Guard throughout the city. Rather than helping to protect DC communities, this decision represents a terrifying instance of executive overreach to amass political power and to undermine our democracy.
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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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