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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Dr. Hadia Mubarak speaks at City Hall in Mooresville, North Carolina regarding the Islamic Center of Lake Norman's proposed construction project
Advocacy
September 14, 2026

North Carolina Muslim Leader Responds to Attempts to Block Construction of House of Worship

Watch Dr. Hadia Mubarak give a powerful speech in response to attempts to block the construction project for a house of worship in North Carolina.

Analysis
September 10, 2026

25 Years After 9/11: Choosing Love Over Hate in a Divided America

The vision of a multi-racial and multi-faith democracy feels more imperiled today than it has at any time during these last 25 years. Mark this anniversary by committing to fight hate and choosing love instead.

Advocacy
September 1, 2026

Faith Groups Express Solidarity with Center for American Progress Following Trump’s Attacks

More than 150 organizations signed a new statement expressing solidarity with the Center for American Progress.

Advocacy
August 27, 2026

Children Should Not Be Turned Away from Publicly-Funded Preschools Because of Who Their Parents Are

Interfaith Alliance and our affiliate Interfaith Alliance of Colorado filed a friend of the court brief this week as part of our work on LGBTQ freedom and religious liberty. 

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State of Belief
June 13, 2026

What Democracy and Religion Look Like Across America

Find out how local Interfaith Alliance affiliates are on the front lines in the work of defending religious freedom and democracy with leaders from Iowa, Tennessee, and the national office in Washington, DC

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.

Media Coverage
June 9, 2026

Baptist News Global: Trump faces barrage of lawsuits, loses hundreds of cases

Media Coverage
June 7, 2026

The Independent: LDS groups and Utah Republicans rage as military no longer counts church as Christian under Hegseth religion list shake-up

State of Belief
June 6, 2026

"Congregation of the World": Union Seminary's Rev. Dr. Serene Jones

The first woman president of historic Union Theological Seminary in New York City reflects on her 18 years in the position, and on the state of activism and religious vocation in 2026 America.

Media Coverage
June 5, 2026

AP: Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31