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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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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.
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.
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.
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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Interfaith Alliance: Johnson’s Acceptance of NACL Award Signals Acceptance of Religious Extremism in Government
Interfaith Alliance criticizes Speaker Mike Johnson's acceptance of an award from the National Association of Christian Lawmakers, indicating it aligns with religious extremism and undermines democracy.
Interfaith Alliance: We Remain Committed to Combating Antisemitism and Islamophobia Here at Home
Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush of Interfaith Alliance condemns the violence in Israel and highlights the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia in the U.S., affirming a commitment to interfaith relations and community support.