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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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Press Release
April 24, 2024

Ahead of Major SCOTUS Case, Interfaith Alliance Says Reproductive Freedoms Are Religious Freedoms

Interfaith Alliance expresses support for the reintroduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and emphasizes the importance of protecting voting rights for all Americans.

Advocacy
April 24, 2024

Ahead of Major SCOTUS Case, Interfaith Alliance Says Reproductive Freedoms Are Religious Freedoms

Interfaith Alliance emphasizes the connection between reproductive rights and religious freedom, calling on diverse faith communities to defend access to safe and legal abortion as a matter of justice and civil rights.

General
April 8, 2024

On National Right to Read Day, "Banned Books, Banned Beliefs” Now Available

Announcement of a new resource titled 'Banned Books, Banned Beliefs' aimed at combating book bans and promoting freedom to read, emphasizing its connections to religious freedom.

Media Coverage
March 28, 2024

Conservative radio host slams pro-Trump ministers

General
March 26, 2024

Watch your language and your beliefs, sex abuse survivor tells the church

Susan M. Shaw discusses the impact of patriarchal beliefs on power dynamics within the church and the minimization of survivors' experiences.

Advocacy
March 26, 2024

Access to Abortion Care is Essential for Religious Freedom, Says National Interfaith Organization

The Interfaith Alliance advocates for reproductive rights ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on abortion care, emphasizing the importance of access to abortion in upholding religious freedom and civil rights.