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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Advocacy
August 13, 2026

Reflections from the Interfaith Democracy Breakfast Roundtable

As a tribute to the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, faith and civil rights leaders - together with sitting Senators - gathered to discuss the work our communities are doing to protect the freedom to vote.

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.

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

Advocacy
June 10, 2026

Faith Communities Stand Up for Inclusive Public Schools

On June 10, the House Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing on K-12 education, calling before them superintendents from school districts across the country. Ahead of the hearing, Interfaith Alliance helped organize a coalition of faith-based and interfaith organizations to submit a letter to the committee in support of inclusive public education. Thanks to Rep. Lucy McBath, that letter was entered into the congressional record.

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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.

State of Belief
May 30, 2026

Lessons in Empathy from an Unlikely Rabbi: Angela Buchdahl

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl shares her inspiring journey as the first woman and Asian American rabbi at Central Synagogue, exploring themes of faith, identity, and belonging.

Advocacy
May 28, 2026

No ICE in the Cup

The World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The call to faith communities in the host cities and across the United States is to use this as an opportunity to preach and teach about the cruelty of ICE and the broader authoritarian threat at this moment.

State of Belief
May 23, 2026

Vanita Gupta on Public Trust and the Role of Law in Our Democracy

Sacred Stories for Our Moral Compass with a former US Associate Attorney General and lifelong civil rights champion.

Press Release
May 19, 2026

Interfaith Alliance Condemns Horrific Attack on Islamic Center of San Diego, Stresses Need to Confront Anti-Muslim Bigotry

Interfaith Alliance, a leading national advocate for religious freedom and multi-faith democracy, is horrified and deeply saddened by Monday’s attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego, in which gunmen killed 3 people – an appalling attack on a house of worship which is officially being treated and investigated as a hate crime. 

Media Coverage
May 18, 2026

The Hill: Trump Administration Pushes Narrative of Christian Nation at Prayer Rally in D.C.