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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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Close-up of Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander on Stephen Colbert's talk show
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
May 1, 2024

Critics say new religious freedom law could lead to discrimination

The Interfaith Alliance of Iowa expresses concerns that a bill could cause divisions among different groups.

Advocacy
May 1, 2024

Controversial bill allowing chaplains in Oklahoma's public schools advances

A letter from chaplains urging Texas school districts to reject a newly approved chaplain law, highlighting concerns over religious influence in public education.

Advocacy
May 1, 2024

Gov. DeSantis signs public school chaplains bill, says satanists need not apply

Concerns regarding chaplains in schools and potential religious indoctrination as warned by various organizations including ACLU and NEA.

Advocacy
May 1, 2024

Florida joins Texas in adopting school ‘chaplain’ option denounced by chaplains

Interfaith Alliance President Paul Raushenbush criticizes the recent legislation signed by Gov. DeSantis regarding the role of chaplains in public schools, expressing concerns about religious coercion and the impact on student support.

Analysis
May 1, 2024

Disinformation campaign uses ‘phony science’ to discredit trans people, researcher says

General
May 1, 2024

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay Baptist minister reflects on fight against Christian nationalism

Reverend Paul Brandeis Raushenbush discusses the fight against anti-LGBTQ hate using the power of religion.