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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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Close-up of Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander on Stephen Colbert's talk show
Analysis
June 30, 2025

In the Wake of the New York City Mayoral Primary, Muslims and Jews Stand Together Against Hate

New York State Assemblyman Zohran K. Mamdani won the Democratic nomination to become the New York City mayor. Despite his professed claims to the contrary and his repeated commitment to working with Jewish communities in New York, critics are accusing Mamdani of antisemitism and attacking him with a tremendous amount of anti-Muslim hate.

General
June 27, 2025

A Victory for Religious Freedom and Public Education

The Senate Parliamentarian just struck a major blow to efforts to undermine public education and erode the separation of religion and government. The proposed national school voucher program, modeled on the so-called Educational Choice for Children Act, has been removed from the Senate’s budget reconciliation package after being ruled in violation of the Byrd Rule.

Press Release
June 27, 2025

SCOTUS Ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor Enables LGBTQ+ Discrimination, Harms True Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON, DC – Interfaith Alliance, a national leader in defending religious freedom and multi-faith democracy, is deeply disturbed by the Supreme Court’s ruling today in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor. The decision clears the way for further discrimination against diverse groups and undermines public education. While falsely claiming the mantle of religious freedom, it in fact suppresses diversity and promotes exclusion.

Advocacy
June 27, 2025

Letter to Speaker Johnson: Make Clear that All People are Welcome in the Halls of Congress

Earlier this month, Giani Surinder Singh, the head granthi of the Gurdwara South Jersey Sikh Society, delivered a prayer on the floor of the House of Representatives. Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) wrote in a since-deleted X post that it was "deeply troubling that a Sikh was allowed to lead prayer."

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Media Coverage
March 4, 2025

The Gazette: Iowa Republican lawmakers advance bills loosening gun restrictions

Research
March 3, 2025

Trump’s Executive Orders: What Do They Mean and How We Can Fight Back

Ongoing reaction to the second Trump administration's executive actions.

State of Belief
March 1, 2025

One Month of Trump's Attacks on Faith: Policymakers, Faith Leaders, and Legal Experts Take Action

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush moderates a panel discussion on the Trump administration's relentless attacks on faith communities, and strategies for defending them

Research
March 1, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Designating English as the Official Language of the United States

Executive Order 14224: Designating English as the Official Language of the United States

Analysis
February 27, 2025

Jewish Communal Responses to Trump’s Antisemitism Agenda

In response to the Trump administration’s Executive Order about antisemitism, many Jewish groups have spoken up to reject the instrumentalization of Jewish safety to target other religious minorities. Interfaith Alliance joins them in working to combat distinct forms of hatred and bigotry together.

State of Belief
February 24, 2025

Unfiltered: The Gen Z Revolution with Olivia Julianna

This week on The State of Belief, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush welcomes GenZ social media influencer and activist Olivia Julianna to talk about what is alienating young voters and why authenticity is a must in this dangerous time.