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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
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. 

Advocacy
August 20, 2026

The Hearing That Should Have Never Happened

Earlier this month, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts held an anti-Muslim hearing. The empty seats beside Senator Cruz said more than any member's presence could have: this hearing never should have been rescheduled.

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.

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State of Belief
December 15, 2025

Rob Reiner and Dan Partland: "God & Country"

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Christian Nationalism documentary "God & Country" producer Rob Reiner and director Dan Partland

State of Belief
December 13, 2025

The War Gospel According to Pete Hegseth: Rev. Brian Kaylor

Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by Rev. Dr. Brian Kaylor, president and editor-in-chief of Word & Way and author of the new book "The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploring Scripture for Political Power."

Advocacy
December 8, 2025

The Trump Administration’s Latest Attacks on Immigrants Threaten Religious Freedom

A Texas Episcopal priest’s detention by ICE is a concerning development in the midst of the Trump administration's attack on religious freedom. It shows how unchecked enforcement threatens our faith communities and furthers an already eroding public trust.

Analysis
December 8, 2025

The Latest Attacks in the New York Mayoral Race, and How Islamophobia and Antisemitism Reinforce Each Other

As Islamophobic attacks escalate in New York’s mayoral race, faith leaders across traditions are standing together to reject hate. The response reveals how Islamophobia and antisemitism reinforce one another, and how solidarity can protect democracy.

Analysis
December 8, 2025

60 Years After the Voting Rights Act: Representation, but for Whom?

As the Supreme Court weighs on the landmark Louisiana v. Callais case, the future of the Voting Rights Act and the moral promise of fair representation for all hangs in the balance.

Advocacy
December 8, 2025

America 250 and the Future of Civics Education

The coalition’s launch raises questions about whether its approach to civics will broaden students’ perspectives—or narrow them.