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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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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.
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.
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.
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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Interfaith Alliance Leads Faith Organizations Denouncing Trump’s Assault on Civil Service
Interfaith Alliance and 18 faith organizations call on President Trump and Vice President Vance to stop undermining civil service and weaponizing the government. In a powerful letter, these groups stand united in defending democracy, civil rights, and critical public services. Read more about their commitment to justice and multi-faith democracy.
Money, Lies, and God: Katherine Stewart Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy
On this week’s The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush examines the Trump administration’s attacks on religious freedom and discusses Money, Lies, and God with author Katherine Stewart. They explore the power of money in politics, the weaponization of disinformation, and the urgent need for organizing to protect democracy. Listen now and subscribe for weekly insights.
Trump isn’t defending religious communities — he’s waging war on them | Opinion
President Trump’s new executive order claims to combat anti-Christian bias, but his rhetoric continues a long-standing effort by the political right to weaponize religious freedom for partisan gain. Read more about his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast and the implications for religious liberty in America.
Trump is Turning Religious Freedom on its Head
Interfaith Alliance condemns the Trump administration’s new Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias, warning it weaponizes religious freedom to justify discrimination. While true religious liberty protects all faiths, this executive order threatens LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and non-discrimination policies. Learn why faith leaders are speaking out against this dangerous move.
