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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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.

Analysis
June 30, 2025

In the Wake of the New York City Mayoral Primary, Muslims and Jews Stand Together Against Hate

New York State Assemblyman Zohran K. Mamdani won the Democratic nomination to become the New York City mayor. Despite his professed claims to the contrary and his repeated commitment to working with Jewish communities in New York, critics are accusing Mamdani of antisemitism and attacking him with a tremendous amount of anti-Muslim hate.

General
June 27, 2025

A Victory for Religious Freedom and Public Education

The Senate Parliamentarian just struck a major blow to efforts to undermine public education and erode the separation of religion and government. The proposed national school voucher program, modeled on the so-called Educational Choice for Children Act, has been removed from the Senate’s budget reconciliation package after being ruled in violation of the Byrd Rule.

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Media Coverage
June 1, 2025

Baptist News Global: Democracy Forward and Interfaith Alliance seek records of ‘anti-Christian’ task force

State of Belief
May 31, 2025

Jim Wallis and a Moral Budget: The June 10th Procession at the Capitol

A powerful conversation with Rev. Jim Wallis. We dive deep into his upcoming event on June 10th at the Capitol, A Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget, which aims to address critical issues surrounding the Reconciliation Bill and its potential cuts to vital programs like Medicaid and SNAP.

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Press Release
May 30, 2025

Democracy Forward, Interfaith Alliance Seek Documents Related to President Trump’s “Anti-Christian Bias” Efforts

State of Belief
May 24, 2025

Everybody Can Do Something: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum

June, traditionally Pride Month, is almost here, and this year, Pride will test the courage of our nation. It has been a challenging time for the LGBTQ+ community – with attempts to erase trans people, roll back civil rights for the wider LGBTQ community, ban Pride flags, and in 10 states there are bills to take back the right to marry… as well as pressure for corporations and faith groups to distance themselves from Pride celebrations.

Media Coverage
May 22, 2025

Deseret News: The Supreme Court deadlocked over a first-of-its-kind religious charter school. Here’s what will happen next

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Press Release
May 22, 2025

Interfaith Alliance Welcomes Major SCOTUS Victory for Religious Freedom in St. Isidore Catholic Charter School Case