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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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Advocacy
August 27, 2026

Children Should Not Be Turned Away from Publicly-Funded Preschools Because of Who Their Parents Are

Interfaith Alliance and our affiliate Interfaith Alliance of Colorado filed a friend of the court brief this week as part of our work on LGBTQ freedom and religious liberty. 

Advocacy
August 20, 2026

The Hearing That Should Have Never Happened

Earlier this month, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts held an anti-Muslim hearing. The empty seats beside Senator Cruz said more than any member's presence could have: this hearing never should have been rescheduled.

Advocacy
August 13, 2026

Reflections from the Interfaith Democracy Breakfast Roundtable

As a tribute to the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, faith and civil rights leaders - together with sitting Senators - gathered to discuss the work our communities are doing to protect the freedom to vote.

Advocacy
July 13, 2026

Trump Administration's Religious Liberty Commission Draft Report Politicizes Faith Instead of Protecting It

Interfaith Alliance has submitted a formal comment to the Religious Liberty Commission in opposition to the recommendations in their draft report.

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Media Coverage
September 22, 2025

The Contrarian (Op-Ed): Trump is Wielding “Religious Liberty” As A Weapon

Advocacy
September 22, 2025

Interfaith Alliance Condemns Political Violence and Defends the First Amendment

Last week, Interfaith Alliance signed two important letters demonstrating our commitment to opposing all political violence and supporting free speech. In the wake of the unacceptable murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Trump administration has announced a crackdown on progressive nonprofits and philanthropic institutions. To protect movements working across diverse issue areas and communities, we reiterate our commitment to working nonviolently and supporting the First Amendment right of organizations to speak out and advocate for the civil rights of all communities.

State of Belief
September 20, 2025

Confronting Antisemitism and Its Weaponization: The Nexus Project's Jonathan Jacoby

Nexus Project National Director Jonathan Jacoby joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush for an in-depth conversation about the weaponization of antisemitism in our country, and strategies for identifying, challenging, and disarming these and other instances of antisemitism.

Press Release
September 19, 2025

Intensifying Attacks on Free Speech Endanger Religious Freedom and Multi-Faith Democracy

As a leading national advocate for religious freedom and civil rights, Interfaith Alliance is deeply alarmed by the intensifying atmosphere of censorship and aggressive crackdown on free speech that is unfolding in the United States. In the wake of the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk, the organization is appalled by the proliferation of political violence and violent threats, as well as by blatantly authoritarian efforts to silence a wide range of legitimate constitutionally-protected speech and activism. 

Media Coverage
September 18, 2025

Word&Way: Summit Challenges Christian Nationalist Attacks on Public Schools - Word&Way

Media Coverage
September 17, 2025

KERA News: Interfaith summit meets in Dallas to address 'coordinated' religious push in schools