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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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.

Advocacy
October 17, 2025

Department of Education Gets Patriotism Wrong

Interfaith Alliance, together with major religious organizations committed to religious freedom and education, has submitted a formal comment to the U.S. Department of Education opposing the proposed priority and definitions on promoting patriotic education.

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General
August 15, 2024

Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons Joins Interfaith Alliance As Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy

Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons joins Interfaith Alliance as Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, focusing on social justice and the intersection of religion, politics, and policy.

State of Belief
August 10, 2024

The VP Picks, Religious Diversity, and a Vision for Democracy

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks vice-presidential politics, strategies, and religion with Dr. Najeeba Syeed and Rabbi Jay Michaelson

General
August 5, 2024

What would a Kamala Harris presidency mean for religious freedom?

A discussion on Vice President Kamala Harris's approach to religious freedom and its implications.

State of Belief
August 3, 2024

E.J. Dionne: The Vice-Presidential Candidates and Religion

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with E.J. Dionne, Washington Post columnist, author, and professor at Georgetown University about the vice-presidential hopefuls from both parties, and the role religion plays in defining their positions and campaigns.

Press Release
July 28, 2024

Leading Interfaith Group Alarmed By Trump’s Promise Christians “Won’t Have to Vote Anymore” If He Wins

State of Belief
July 27, 2024

We're Going Forward: Wajahat Ali

Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Daily Beast columnist, author and public speaker Wajahat Ali