News & Updates

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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State of Belief
December 15, 2025

Rob Reiner and Dan Partland: "God & Country"

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Christian Nationalism documentary "God & Country" producer Rob Reiner and director Dan Partland

General
November 25, 2025

Rededicating To America’s Promise

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

Press Release
November 10, 2025

In Trump V. Illinois Amicus Brief, Interfaith Alliance Tells Supreme Court that Right to Protest is Key to Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON — Interfaith Alliance, a leading national advocate for religious freedom, has filed an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court in Trump v. Illinois, supporting a ruling by a federal judge that prohibits the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Illinois. Democracy Forward is providing pro bono legal representation to Interfaith Alliance in the case.

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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