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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

DeSantis signs bills allowing 'patriotic organizations,' chaplain programs in Florida schools

Reverend Raushenbush critiques the insertion of untrained chaplains in public schools, highlighting the potential harm to vulnerable students.

Press Release
April 24, 2024

Ahead of Major SCOTUS Case, Interfaith Alliance Says Reproductive Freedoms Are Religious Freedoms

Interfaith Alliance expresses support for the reintroduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and emphasizes the importance of protecting voting rights for all Americans.

Advocacy
April 24, 2024

Ahead of Major SCOTUS Case, Interfaith Alliance Says Reproductive Freedoms Are Religious Freedoms

Interfaith Alliance emphasizes the connection between reproductive rights and religious freedom, calling on diverse faith communities to defend access to safe and legal abortion as a matter of justice and civil rights.

General
April 8, 2024

On National Right to Read Day, "Banned Books, Banned Beliefs” Now Available

Announcement of a new resource titled 'Banned Books, Banned Beliefs' aimed at combating book bans and promoting freedom to read, emphasizing its connections to religious freedom.

Media Coverage
March 28, 2024

Conservative radio host slams pro-Trump ministers

General
March 26, 2024

Watch your language and your beliefs, sex abuse survivor tells the church

Susan M. Shaw discusses the impact of patriarchal beliefs on power dynamics within the church and the minimization of survivors' experiences.