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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General
February 5, 2026

ICE OUT SING-IN Resistance Songbook

The ICE OUT Resistance Songbook brings together protest songs rooted in civil rights, community healing, and interfaith movements for justice, offering historical context and lyrics to inspire collective singing, resilience, and action in the face of injustice.

Analysis
January 9, 2026

Religious Freedom and The Testament of Ann Lee

Interfaith Alliance's Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons reflects on the new musical film "The Testament of Ann Lee"

General
November 25, 2025

Rededicating To America’s Promise

Advocacy
November 11, 2025

Solidarity with the Rhode Island State Council of Churches

Faith leaders express support for the Rhode Island State Council of Churches

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Media Coverage
July 23, 2025

Miami Herald: IRS says churches can now endorse political candidates. Miami faith leaders weigh in

Analysis
July 22, 2025

Speaker Mike Johnson’s Attack on Church-State Separation Violates 250 Years of American Religious Liberty

On July 12, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson posted an article on X titled “The True Meaning of ‘The Separation of Church and State.’” In it, Speaker Johnson argues that the original intent of the “separation of church and state” doctrine was to allow religious groups to influence the government while protecting them from government regulation.

Media Coverage
July 17, 2025

South Florida Times: Court allows churches to endorse political candidates within IRS Rules

Media Coverage
July 17, 2025

Baptist News Global: ‘Protecting the right to vote is protecting every other right we have as citizens’

Media Coverage
July 15, 2025

Bay Area Reporter: LGBTQ Agenda: Many faith leaders are unswayed by IRS change on endorsing politicians

Analysis
July 15, 2025

The Rise of AI Generated Hate Content