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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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General
February 5, 2026

ICE OUT SING-IN Resistance Songbook

The ICE OUT Resistance Songbook brings together protest songs rooted in civil rights, community healing, and interfaith movements for justice, offering historical context and lyrics to inspire collective singing, resilience, and action in the face of injustice.

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Analysis
January 9, 2026

Religious Freedom and The Testament of Ann Lee

Interfaith Alliance's Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons reflects on the new musical film "The Testament of Ann Lee"

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General
November 25, 2025

Rededicating To America’s Promise

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Advocacy
November 11, 2025

Solidarity with the Rhode Island State Council of Churches

Faith leaders express support for the Rhode Island State Council of Churches

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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.

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State of Belief
February 1, 2025

Can Religion Save Democracy? Maggie Siddiqi on Pluralism, Policy, and Resistance

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Maggie Siddiqi, a veteran of the US Department of Education Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, now a senior fellow at Interfaith Alliance

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Analysis
January 29, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Vouchers

Our public education system is the only one which guarantees religious freedom protections to all students, since faith-based and other sectarian private schools are exempt from some nondiscrimination requirements.

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Analysis
January 29, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Weaponizing antisemitism

We reject the idea that hate-filled rhetoric and deportations are the right ways to combat antisemitism.

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Analysis
January 29, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Undermining safe learning environments

Schools should foster an environment where all students feel that they belong, and not fear being outed or vilified due to who they are.

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Analysis
January 28, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Gender-affirming care

We believe that medical decisions should be made by patients and their families, and the federal government is not entitled to strip away this freedom.

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