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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
July 13, 2026

Trump Administration's Religious Liberty Commission Draft Report Politicizes Faith Instead of Protecting It

Interfaith Alliance has submitted a formal comment to the Religious Liberty Commission in opposition to the recommendations in their draft report.

Analysis
July 6, 2026

Why Hasn't Ted Cruz Canceled this Islamophobic Hearing Yet?

In May, the U.S. Senate scheduled a hearing titled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America" that threatened to escalate anti-Muslim fearmongering and disinformation in the halls of Congress. A postponement isn't enough. Cruz must cancel this hearing for good.

Advocacy
June 29, 2026

Trump Administration's Proposed Rule Uses Religion to Limit Access to Federal Housing

Interfaith Alliance has submitted a formal comment to the Department of Housing and Urban Development in opposition to the proposed revision to the Equal Access Rule

Research
June 1, 2026

Same-Gender Marriage & Religious Freedom: A Call to Quiet Conversations and Public Debates

First published in 2009 and then again in 2013, this report makes the case that the United States can respect both civil marriage equality and religious freedom. It was the result of years of dialogue with affirming and non-affirming religious leaders.

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State of Belief
July 17, 2026

We Need Good Trouble Now: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of John Lewis

Historian David Greenberg, author of the biography "John Lewis: A Life," shares insights into the work and legacy of the late Congressman and civil rights icon

Advocacy
July 13, 2026

Trump Administration's Religious Liberty Commission Draft Report Politicizes Faith Instead of Protecting It

Interfaith Alliance has submitted a formal comment to the Religious Liberty Commission in opposition to the recommendations in their draft report.

State of Belief
July 11, 2026

Faith and FIFA: Religion at the World Cup

Religion News Service journalists Jack Jenkins and Mehditha Anis on the World Cup, Religion, and Politics

Analysis
July 6, 2026

Why Hasn't Ted Cruz Canceled this Islamophobic Hearing Yet?

In May, the U.S. Senate scheduled a hearing titled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America" that threatened to escalate anti-Muslim fearmongering and disinformation in the halls of Congress. A postponement isn't enough. Cruz must cancel this hearing for good.

State of Belief
July 4, 2026

America’s Founding Principles and the Future of Democracy with Constitutional Scholar Jeffrey Rosen

What the process of founding the United States can teach us today about keeping our democracy alive: insights from the author of "Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton Versus Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America"

Analysis
July 2, 2026

Confronting Anti-Sikh Hate in the United States

Anti-Sikh hate is a persistent and often overlooked form of religious discrimination in the United States, rooted in a long history of exclusion, violence, and misunderstanding. As Interfaith Alliance builds a multi-faith movement against hate, it is essential to recognize the distinct experiences of Sikh Americans and address anti-Sikh hate as part of a holistic effort to counter religious bigotry