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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
September 3, 2025

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.

Advocacy
August 26, 2025

Interfaith Alliance Joins Brief Defending Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors

Interfaith Alliance joined an amicus brief urging SCOTUS to uphold Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy.

Research
July 31, 2025

What is Happening with the Johnson Amendment?

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.

Press Release
July 30, 2025

Over 1,000 Charitable Nonprofits Launch National Sign-On Letter to Defend Nonpartisanship and Public Trust

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.

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General
November 22, 2024

Religious group takes stance against Bible-infused lessons in Texas schools

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush discusses the impact of religious teachings in public education and the importance of personal control over faith education.

Advocacy
November 22, 2024

Interfaith Alliance’s ‘Vote is Sacred’ bus tour stops in Harrisburg ahead of election

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in religion for democracy during the 'The Vote is Sacred' bus tour in Harrisburg.

Advocacy
November 21, 2024

Texas’ Latest Attempt to Infuse Christianity into Elementary Schools

The Texas State Board of Education's decision to introduce a curriculum focusing on Christian Bible stories in public schools is challenged as an improper blending of religion and state, with calls for the preservation of religious freedom and inclusion of diverse viewpoints.

Advocacy
November 20, 2024

Baptist Minister: Texas Education Board Wrong to Back Bible Curriculum in Elementary Schools 

Interfaith Alliance expresses alarm over the Texas State Board of Education's decision to include biblical material in elementary school curriculums, highlighting concerns about the erosion of healthy boundaries between religion and government.

Advocacy
November 19, 2024

Religious Liberty Concerns With Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense

The post discusses concerns regarding the nomination of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, highlighting issues related to religious extremism, as well as potential threats to religious liberty and diversity initiatives in the military.

Advocacy
November 19, 2024

H.R. 9495: A Dangerous Threat to Nonprofits and Free Speech

The article discusses the implications of a blocked provision in H.R. 9495 that could label nonprofits as 'terrorist-supporting organizations', potentially undermining free speech and civil rights.