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.

Featured Posts

General
February 5, 2026

ICE OUT SING-IN Resistance Songbook

The ICE OUT Resistance Songbook brings together protest songs rooted in civil rights, community healing, and interfaith movements for justice, offering historical context and lyrics to inspire collective singing, resilience, and action in the face of injustice.

Analysis
January 9, 2026

Religious Freedom and The Testament of Ann Lee

Interfaith Alliance's Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons reflects on the new musical film "The Testament of Ann Lee"

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

View All
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
General
November 25, 2025

Rededicating To America’s Promise

State of Belief
November 22, 2025

The Power of Faithful Non-Violent Resistance with Maria Stephan

Dr. Maria J. Stephan, co-lead and chief organizer at The Horizons Project, joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss the pressing issues of authoritarianism, democracy, and the vital role of faith in social movements.

Advocacy
November 21, 2025

NSPM-7: Co-opting National Security to Suppress Dissent

The memorandum NSPM-7 enables the administration to investigate and prosecute individuals and entities it deems to be a threat to national security. In reality, NSPM-7 is a method to suppress free speech; it is not designed to actually address national security concerns.

State of Belief
November 15, 2025

What the Separation of Church and State Means Today with Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer

Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss his latest book, "America's Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State", about a foundational – and increasingly endangered – American principle. He highlights the historical roots of this separation, the modern threat of religious majoritarianism, and the need for courageous, hopeful action to protect true religious freedom.

Advocacy
November 14, 2025

Faith Communities Urge Senate to Protect SNAP and Health Care in Shutdown Vote

Just days ago, on Tuesday, November 4, I joined a determined group of faith leaders and advocates from diverse faith traditions at the United States Senate to deliver a faith letter carrying an urgent appeal: hold the line. Do not reopen the government without protecting the essential benefits people need to survive.

Media Coverage
November 11, 2025

The Advocate: 17 queer clergy taking the Gospel back from Christian nationalism