News & Updates

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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General
October 8, 2026

On the Road for Democracy: Bus Tour Kickoff, Bishop Budde's Call to Vote, and National Spotlight

This week officially marks the launch of The Vote Is Sacred Tour, our 9,000 mile bus journey for nonpartisan get-out-the-vote rallies and election protection trainings.

Advocacy
October 5, 2026

Banned Books Week 2026

Religious communities can and must stand up for our public libraries to ensure they remain places for people of all faiths and backgrounds to learn, grow, and connect.

Press Release
October 5, 2026

Two Years After Her Viral Call for "Mercy," Bishop Budde Has a Message for All: Vote

New ad part of #LoveNotICE campaign, debuts alongside Interfaith Alliance's "Vote Is Sacred" bus tour stops in fifteen states. 

State of Belief
October 3, 2026

Voting is a Sabotage Disrupter: No Kings IV With Indivisible’s Leah Greenberg

Helping people move from feeling overwhelmed to taking part in creating positive change at the ballot box and in their own neighborhoods.

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Analysis
November 4, 2024

Faith communities are clear: We must take on the crisis of hate together

An analysis of the anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting and the rise of hate speech in American politics, emphasizing the importance of multi-faith solidarity to combat hate.

Advocacy
November 3, 2024

The Vote is Sacred Tour: Cleveland 

General
November 2, 2024

The Vote is Sacred Tour: Michigan 

A recap of a pro-voting bus tour across swing states, highlighting events in Indiana and Michigan, featuring public theologian Ekemini Uwan, and referencing an article by Religion News Service.

Rev. Paul Raushenbush speaking in front of a podium with the sign: "Our Vote is Sacred"
State of Belief
November 2, 2024

The Vote Is Sacred Bus Tour

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with faith leaders, activists and organizers along the Vote Is Sacred Bus Tour from Interfaith Alliance

Advocacy
November 1, 2024

The Vote is Sacred Tour: Kenosha 

State of Belief
October 31, 2024

Valarie Kaur