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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Analysis
February 14, 2025

Circles of Action: Youth Coming Together Across Divides to Combat Hatred

Hear from Matt Anderson, Executive Director of Mosaic: Interfaith Youth Action and member of Interfaith Alliance’s Interfaith Leadership Network, about the critical work he’s doing to bring the next generation together to combat hate, build community, and work collectively across our differences to make the world a better place.

Analysis
February 13, 2025

Trump Attacks on Faith Communities Tracker

Analysis
February 13, 2025

The Fight for Literary Freedom: South Carolina’s Latest Battle Over Book Bans

Kennedy Perry, South Carolina youth activist and Interfaith Alliance Organizing Intern, attended last week’s state Board of Education meeting, where four books were banned from school shelves.

Media Coverage
February 11, 2025

CNN Interview: Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, President & CEO

On February 10, 2025, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush - president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance - appeared on CNN discussing Trump's creation of a task force to investigate the federal government's "targeting" of Christians.

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Analysis
February 12, 2025

It’s Simple: The National Prayer Breakfast Hurts Our Country

By uplifting one vision of Christianity, the National Prayer Breakfast is a threat to our religious freedom and to the religious diversity that makes us great.

Press Release
February 10, 2025

Interfaith Alliance Leads Faith Organizations Denouncing Trump’s Assault on Civil Service 

Interfaith Alliance and 18 faith organizations call on President Trump and Vice President Vance to stop undermining civil service and weaponizing the government. In a powerful letter, these groups stand united in defending democracy, civil rights, and critical public services. Read more about their commitment to justice and multi-faith democracy.

State of Belief
February 10, 2025

Money, Lies, and God: Katherine Stewart Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy

On this week’s The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush examines the Trump administration’s attacks on religious freedom and discusses Money, Lies, and God with author Katherine Stewart. They explore the power of money in politics, the weaponization of disinformation, and the urgent need for organizing to protect democracy. Listen now and subscribe for weekly insights.

Analysis
February 7, 2025

Trump is Turning Religious Freedom on its Head

Interfaith Alliance condemns the Trump administration’s new Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias, warning it weaponizes religious freedom to justify discrimination. While true religious liberty protects all faiths, this executive order threatens LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and non-discrimination policies. Learn why faith leaders are speaking out against this dangerous move.

State of Belief
February 4, 2025

The Trump administration’s threats to education and religious freedom

This week on The State of Belief, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush sits down with Maggie Siddiqi, Interfaith Alliance’s new senior fellow, to discuss the battle for religious freedom, democracy, and education. From Trump’s push to dismantle the Department of Education to the power of interfaith coalition-building, Maggie offers sharp insights on protecting equity and inclusion. Listen now and subscribe for weekly conversations that matter.

State of Belief
January 27, 2025

Skye Perryman: There's No Way Out of This But Through

Explore the latest episode of The State of Belief podcast, where Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush highlights Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde's courageous words and engages with Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward. Discover insights on using the law for accountability, the importance of community, and strategies for civic engagement. Subscribe for weekly inspiration and empowerment.