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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
April 24, 2025

What is Pam Bondi’s Anti-Christian bias task force? Everything you need to know

On February 6, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order addressing so-called “anti-Christian bias” in the United States. The Anti-Christian Bias Task Force, created by the executive order, held its first meeting on April 22, 2025. The task force is chaired by Attorney General Pam Bondi. 

State of Belief
April 21, 2025

Remembering Pope Francis: Father James Martin Reflects on LGBTQ+ inclusion, environmentalism, and compassionate leadership

Explore the lasting legacy of Pope Francis through the eyes of Father James Martin. From LGBTQ+ inclusion and environmentalism to his compassionate leadership, reflect on what made Pope Francis a transformative figure.

Analysis
April 15, 2025

April 20th and the Insurrection Act: How to Be Prepared

In a time when so many deeply disturbing and dangerous things are happening that threaten our democracy, it’s important to do our best to remain calm, alert and prepared to respond to new threats – and to pay considered attention to reports and information about what could come next. 

General
April 3, 2025

National Faith Mobilization Call Recap

Last night, Interfaith Alliance hosted a National Faith Mobilization Call with MoveOn, Indivisible, Horizons Project, Emgage, Bend the Arc, Kairos Center and Faith In Action. Our conversation was so powerful.

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Press Release
May 1, 2025

Christian Leaders Unite to Denounce Trump Administration's ‘Anti-Christian Bias Task Force’

Research
April 30, 2025

What do religious Americans think of Trump's Anti-Christian Bias Task Force?

Most religious Americans oppose the Trump administration's creation of an Anti-Christian Bias Task Force

Advocacy
April 24, 2025

Rally for Patients’ Rights: A Day at the Supreme Court

On April 2nd, I joined Policy Intern Jeffrey Jordan and Policy and Advocacy Associate Tranée McDonald at the “Rally for Patient’s Rights” outside of the Supreme Court. That week, SCOTUS was hearing arguments on whether Medicaid patients would retain their right to choose their healthcare provider, stemming from South Carolina’s attempt to defund Planned Parenthood. The case, which began in 2018 when South Carolina’s governor barred Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic from providing Medicaid-funded services, threatens not only Planned Parenthood’s operations but could also reshape how states control access to healthcare.

Analysis
April 24, 2025

What is Pam Bondi’s Anti-Christian bias task force? Everything you need to know

On February 6, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order addressing so-called “anti-Christian bias” in the United States. The Anti-Christian Bias Task Force, created by the executive order, held its first meeting on April 22, 2025. The task force is chaired by Attorney General Pam Bondi. 

Press Release
April 23, 2025

“Anti-Christian Bias” Witch Hunt at Trump’s VA Undermines Religious Freedom and Harms All Americans

Interfaith Alliance, a national leader in defending religious freedom and multi-faith democracy, condemned the Trump Administration’s order for Veterans Affairs (VA) department staff to report each other for “anti-Christian bias,” a dangerous escalation of its Christian nationalist crusade to undermine Americans’ religious freedom and First Amendment rights

Press Release
April 21, 2025

Mourning the Loss of Pope Francis, A Compassionate and Merciful Spiritual Leader

Interfaith Alliance mourns the loss of Pope Francis, a spiritual leader to over 1 billion Catholics around the world, who during his tenure in the papacy often demonstrated and stressed a commitment to mercy, compassion and interfaith relations.