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I.R.S. Support for Political Endorsement by Houses of Worship Erodes Critical Boundary Between Religion and Government
WASHINGTON – Interfaith Alliance, a national leader in defending religious freedom and inclusive multi-faith democracy, is deeply concerned by a new I.R.S. court filing that says churches and other houses of worship can endorse political candidates to their congregations from the pulpit. This action by the Trump Administration violates the fundamental purpose and spirit of the Johnson Amendment, a decades-old ban on political campaigning and endorsement by non-profits, including houses of worship.
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Interfaith Alliance: We Remain Committed to Combating Antisemitism and Islamophobia Here at Home
Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush of Interfaith Alliance condemns the violence in Israel and highlights the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia in the U.S., affirming a commitment to interfaith relations and community support.
More than 100 Texas Chaplains Urge State School Boards to Keep Chaplains Out of Public Schools
Over 100 Texas chaplains urge state school boards to reject the recruitment of government-approved chaplains in public schools, citing concerns about religious freedom and the adequacy of mental health support.
Rev. Paul Raushenbush on CNN
On February 10, 2025, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush - president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance - appeared on CNN discussing Trump's creation of a task force to investigate the federal government's "targeting" of Christians.
‘No one asked for this’: Protests against Trump to coincide with DC military parade
Dan Ronan
WTOP News
At Philadelphia's ‘No Kings’ protest, faith leaders urge crowd to 'rebuke hate'
Jack Jenkins
Religion News Service
Religious leaders protest cuts to Medicaid, SNAP in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
Lauren Irwin
Deseret News
US faith leaders opposed to ICE raids counsel nonviolent resistance and lead by example
Luis Andres Henao, Deepa Bharath
Associated Press
Courage and dignity needed in fight for equality, Raushenbush says
Jeff Brumley
Baptist News Global