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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
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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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

Analysis
February 14, 2025

Circles of Action: Youth Coming Together Across Divides to Combat Hatred

Hear from Matt Anderson, Executive Director of Mosaic: Interfaith Youth Action and member of Interfaith Alliance’s Interfaith Leadership Network, about the critical work he’s doing to bring the next generation together to combat hate, build community, and work collectively across our differences to make the world a better place.

Analysis
February 13, 2025

Trump Attacks on Faith Communities Tracker