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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.
130+ Religious Organizations Say NO to DC Takeover
As one of the organizational co-chairs of Faithful Democracy, Interfaith Alliance led a powerful letter to Congressional leadership this Tuesday—joined by over 130 faith-based organizations—expressing alarm at the federal takeover of D.C.'s police and calling for Congressional support to protect the District’s autonomy and advance statehood.
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“Anti-Christian Bias” Witch Hunt at Trump’s VA Undermines Religious Freedom and Harms All Americans
Interfaith Alliance, a national leader in defending religious freedom and multi-faith democracy, condemned the Trump Administration’s order for Veterans Affairs (VA) department staff to report each other for “anti-Christian bias,” a dangerous escalation of its Christian nationalist crusade to undermine Americans’ religious freedom and First Amendment rights
Mourning the Loss of Pope Francis, A Compassionate and Merciful Spiritual Leader
Interfaith Alliance mourns the loss of Pope Francis, a spiritual leader to over 1 billion Catholics around the world, who during his tenure in the papacy often demonstrated and stressed a commitment to mercy, compassion and interfaith relations.
Remembering Pope Francis: Father James Martin Reflects on LGBTQ+ inclusion, environmentalism, and compassionate leadership
Explore the lasting legacy of Pope Francis through the eyes of Father James Martin. From LGBTQ+ inclusion and environmentalism to his compassionate leadership, reflect on what made Pope Francis a transformative figure.
Skye Perryman, Chair of Interfaith Alliance Board’s Policy Committee, Named to TIME 100
WASHINGTON, DC – Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward and the chair of the policy committee of the board of Interfaith Alliance, was named this week as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025.
April 20th and the Insurrection Act: How to Be Prepared
In a time when so many deeply disturbing and dangerous things are happening that threaten our democracy, it’s important to do our best to remain calm, alert and prepared to respond to new threats – and to pay considered attention to reports and information about what could come next.