Media Coverage
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New York City mayor dismisses need for separation of church and state
Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, president of the Interfaith Alliance, said: “As a Christian minister living in New York City, @NYCMayor’s ‘God talk’ makes me nervous he is anointing himself with God’s particular favor, which introduces a dangerous spiritual zero-sum game into the politics of the city.
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The Respect for Marriage Act protects my family — and my faith
There is a misconception that faith and LGBTQ+ equality are fundamentally incompatible, and opponents of this legislation point to their own beliefs as a reason to challenge marriage equality. As a religious leader, I regard this historic legislation as an important contribution to America’s religious freedom.
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Over 20 religious groups call on Senate to codify same-sex marriage
Signees include the Interfaith Alliance, Anti-Defamation League, Hindu American Foundation and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
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Senate passes Respect for Marriage Act
“Diverse faith traditions across the nation came together to demand respect for LGBTQ+ Americans – we staked our ground and refused to let this opportunity slip away, ” said Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, president of the Interfaith Alliance, in a statement Tuesday.
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How faith leaders reacted to Senate passage of same-sex marriage protections
“Diverse faith traditions across the nation came together to demand respect for LGBTQ+ Americans — we staked our ground and refused to let this opportunity slip away,” said the Rev. Raushenbush in a statement. “I savor this victory for the millions of LGBTQ+ families like mine, with hope that this will propel our government to…
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Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes Senate With Bipartisan Support
November 30, 2022 by: Jarrell Dillard | Outlet: Bloomberg Law News Click here to read …
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U.S. House poised to pass same-sex marriage bill, showing shift in attitudes
Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, an American Baptist reverend and president of Interfaith Alliance, said the support for the bill from religious groups showed that many had undergone a “remarkable transformation” in the way they perceive same-sex marriage.
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Marriage Equality Is Now Federal Law After President Biden Signs Act
From the Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, president and CEO of inclusive religious freedom organization Interfaith Alliance: “Marriage will be protected for millions of couples across the country in large part thanks to the steadfast support from diverse faith communities. This achievement is a shining example of our power to wield faith as a bridge, not…
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Elon Musk’s bid to protect free speech threatens another First Amendment right
Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter threaten the very coexistence my grandparents celebrated. Musk’s fumbling leadership of the influential social media platform risks the democratic promise of our country. If hate is allowed to run rampant and millions of users feel unsafe, we are failing to live up to that promise.
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Paul Raushenbush: ‘Christian nationalism is a threat to the American way of life’
This week the alliance announced that the Rev. Paul Raushenbush, an interfaith leader, journalist and American Baptist minister, would become its new president and CEO, replacing Rabbi Jack Moline.