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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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Advocacy
November 19, 2024

Religious Liberty Concerns With Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense

The post discusses concerns regarding the nomination of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, highlighting issues related to religious extremism, as well as potential threats to religious liberty and diversity initiatives in the military.

Advocacy
November 19, 2024

H.R. 9495: A Dangerous Threat to Nonprofits and Free Speech

The article discusses the implications of a blocked provision in H.R. 9495 that could label nonprofits as 'terrorist-supporting organizations', potentially undermining free speech and civil rights.

State of Belief
November 18, 2024

How to End Christian Nationalism with Amanda Tyler

A discussion on Christian Nationalism and its impact on religious freedom and democracy in America featuring Amanda Tyler.

General
November 14, 2024

Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law and the Fight for Church-State Separation

The Louisiana legislature voted to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, leading to legal challenges regarding the separation of church and state.

Advocacy
November 12, 2024

Court Ruling Against Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law is a Win for True Religious Freedom

Interfaith Alliance praises a court ruling declaring Louisiana's law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments unconstitutional, emphasizing the importance of religious freedom.

State of Belief
November 9, 2024

Election 2024: No Mandate for Extremism

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Skye Perryman of "Democracy Forward", Katherine Stewart, author of "The Power Worshippers", and Religion News Service journalists Adelle M. Banks and Bob Smietana.