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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Advocacy
June 23, 2021

"A Grassroots Approach to Combating Hate," A Panel Discussion

Discussion on the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act and grassroots efforts to combat hate-based violence with community leaders.

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Press Release
May 6, 2021

Interfaith Group Calls National Day of Prayer "Problematic" for Religious Freedom

Interfaith Alliance criticizes the National Day of Prayer as a violation of church-state separation, emphasizing that true religious freedom includes the right not to pray.

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Press Release
April 22, 2021

Religious Freedom Advocates Celebrate Passage of NO HATE Act

Religious Freedom Advocates celebrate the passage of the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act in the Senate, which aims to enhance hate crime data collection and support for victims.

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Advocacy
March 12, 2021

PPP Loans Should Fund Small Businesses, Not Religious Activities

A critical analysis of the Paycheck Protection Program's impact on small businesses and religious institutions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, urging for reforms to ensure fair distribution of aid.

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Media Coverage
February 26, 2021

"Confronting Christian Nationalism," A Panel Discussion

A discussion on the intersections of Christian nationalism, white supremacy, and inclusivity in democracy featuring Eric Ward and Holly Hollman.

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Analysis
January 27, 2021

3 Ways Pres. Biden Championed True Religious Freedom in His First Week

The article discusses the Biden administration's efforts towards advancing religious freedom and equality, including repealing travel bans, protecting LGBTQ+ rights, and promoting equity across communities.

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