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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.
Answers to commonly asked questions about the Johnson Amendment and the IRS legal filing arguing that religious leaders could endorse political candidates in houses of worship without losing their tax-exempt status, officially breaking with more than seventy years of legal precedent prohibiting churches and nonprofits from officially endorsing political candidates.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Interfaith Alliance, the National Council of Nonprofits, American Humanist Association, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Independent Sector, Public Citizen, and other leading nonprofit organizations launched a national sign-on letter addressed to President Trump.
Explore the latest episode of The State of Belief podcast, where Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush highlights Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde's courageous words and engages with Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward. Discover insights on using the law for accountability, the importance of community, and strategies for civic engagement. Subscribe for weekly inspiration and empowerment.
Interfaith Alliance, a champion of religious freedom and multi-faith democracy, supports a lawsuit by Quaker groups against the Trump administration's policy allowing immigration arrests in places of worship. Partnered with Democracy Forward, Interfaith Alliance advocates for the protection of religious sanctuaries and the rights of all faith communities to practice without fear.
Join the discussion on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" as we explore the crucial role of faith leaders in defending civil rights, religious freedom, and democracy against current challenges. Watch the full interview to learn how diverse faith communities are standing up for the vulnerable and challenging harmful policies.