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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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Advocacy
October 17, 2025

Department of Education Gets Patriotism Wrong

Interfaith Alliance, together with major religious organizations committed to religious freedom and education, has submitted a formal comment to the U.S. Department of Education opposing the proposed priority and definitions on promoting patriotic education.

Advocacy
October 6, 2025

No Kings II on October 18th

Join No Kings on October 18 for a nationwide faith mobilization rejecting authoritarianism and celebrating democracy. Learn how to participate today.

Advocacy
September 3, 2025

130+ Religious Organizations Say NO to DC Takeover

As one of the organizational co-chairs of Faithful Democracy, Interfaith Alliance led a powerful letter to Congressional leadership this Tuesday—joined by over 130 faith-based organizations—expressing alarm at the federal takeover of D.C.'s police and calling for Congressional support to protect the District’s autonomy and advance statehood.

Advocacy
August 26, 2025

Interfaith Alliance Joins Brief Defending Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors

Interfaith Alliance joined an amicus brief urging SCOTUS to uphold Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy.

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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.

Analysis
February 21, 2025

Jesus Christ’s Kingship: Religious Freedom or Religious Imposition?

In North Dakota’s Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly, House Concurrent Resolution 3020, introduced by Representatives Rios, Christianson, Henderson, Holle, Hoverson, Morton, Nehring, VanWinkle, K. Anderson, J. Johnson, and Senators Walen and Weston, has ignited a considerable debate about infringement on religious freedom. At the heart of this controversy is a proposal to acknowledge Jesus Christ’s Kingship to redeem society. However, clergy, interfaith communities, and community members warn that this measure threatens religious freedom and moves toward government endorsement of Christianity.

State of Belief
February 18, 2025

Black History Month In the Time of Trump: Rev. Jacqui Lewis

This week on The State of Belief, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush welcomes Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis to discuss faith, activism, and Black history’s impact on justice. She shares insights on unity, equity, and embracing the stranger.

Analysis
February 15, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Vaccine mandates in public schools

Interfaith Alliance is deeply concerned with how Executive Order 14214 would affect educational freedom for our country’s students

Media Coverage
February 14, 2025

LGBTQ Nation: Thousands protest Donald Trump’s attempt to erase trans people from Stonewall Riots