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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
March 20, 2025

Fighting Oppression Through Unity: IA of SWFL’s Stand for LGBTQ+ Rights

Interfaith Alliance of Southwest Florida is showing up for the Naples LGBTQ+ community, despite attacks from hate groups and their city council.

Analysis
March 19, 2025

A Crucial Test for Church-State Separation: St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond

In April 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the consolidated cases of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond and Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond which could redefine the boundary between religion and government in public education.

State of Belief
March 17, 2025

Navigating the Narrow Bridge: Congressman Eric Swalwell and the Fight for Democracy

This week on The State of Belief, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA). They cover democracy, courage, faith, personal integrity, and community action in a post-January 6th, Trump-led America.

Analysis
March 12, 2025

The Budget Resolution of Dissolution

The U.S. House of Representatives 2025 continuing resolution to fund the federal government,which passed the House on Monday, includes substantial spending cuts, particularly targeting LGBTQ freedom, Medicaid and other social services, and potentially religious freedom which will have a profound impact on vulnerable populations and the thousands of organizations that support them.

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Press Release
March 20, 2025

Interfaith Alliance Condemns Trump’s Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education, End Key Services and Protections for Students

Analysis
March 20, 2025

Fighting Oppression Through Unity: IA of SWFL’s Stand for LGBTQ+ Rights

Interfaith Alliance of Southwest Florida is showing up for the Naples LGBTQ+ community, despite attacks from hate groups and their city council.

Analysis
March 19, 2025

A Crucial Test for Church-State Separation: St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond

In April 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the consolidated cases of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond and Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond which could redefine the boundary between religion and government in public education.

Press Release
March 19, 2025

79 Kentucky Faith Leaders Ask Gov. Beshear to Support Religious Freedom by Vetoing Ten Commandments Display at Kentucky Capitol

Press Release
March 18, 2025

166 Texas Faith Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Protect Religious Freedom by Rejecting Ten Commandments Displays in Public School Classrooms

State of Belief
March 17, 2025

Navigating the Narrow Bridge: Congressman Eric Swalwell and the Fight for Democracy

This week on The State of Belief, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA). They cover democracy, courage, faith, personal integrity, and community action in a post-January 6th, Trump-led America.