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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
September 3, 2025

130+ Religious Organizations Say NO to DC Takeover

As one of the organizational co-chairs of Faithful Democracy, Interfaith Alliance led a powerful letter to Congressional leadership this Tuesday—joined by over 130 faith-based organizations—expressing alarm at the federal takeover of D.C.'s police and calling for Congressional support to protect the District’s autonomy and advance statehood.

Advocacy
August 26, 2025

Interfaith Alliance Joins Brief Defending Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors

Interfaith Alliance joined an amicus brief urging SCOTUS to uphold Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy.

Research
July 31, 2025

What is Happening with the Johnson Amendment?

Answers to commonly asked questions about the Johnson Amendment and the IRS legal filing arguing that religious leaders could endorse political candidates in houses of worship without losing their tax-exempt status, officially breaking with more than seventy years of legal precedent prohibiting churches and nonprofits from officially endorsing political candidates.

Press Release
July 30, 2025

Over 1,000 Charitable Nonprofits Launch National Sign-On Letter to Defend Nonpartisanship and Public Trust

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Interfaith Alliance, the National Council of Nonprofits, American Humanist Association, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Independent Sector, Public Citizen, and other leading nonprofit organizations launched a national sign-on letter addressed to President Trump.

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General
June 4, 2024

New Interfaith Leadership Network Will Support Local Changemakers

Interfaith Alliance’s Interfaith Leadership Network will provide faith leaders with resources to convene local interfaith coalitions.

General
May 28, 2024

Interfaith Alliance Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Convening in Washington, DC 

Interfaith Alliance celebrates its 30th anniversary with a convening in Washington, DC, honoring leaders and activists committed to defending civil rights and countering extremist ideologies.

Advocacy
May 17, 2024

Coalition offers training for churches and faith leaders in how to interact with angry protesters during Pride events

Alliance President Paul Raushenbush emphasizes the importance of religious communities actively supporting LGBTQ individuals by countering hate.

Media Coverage
May 1, 2024

Iowa legislators and organizations react to signing of 'religious freedom' law

Advocacy
May 1, 2024

Iowa Governor signs ‘religious freedom’ bill into law. What will it do?

Connie Ryan, executive director of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, discusses how religious exemptions can lead to discrimination by misusing religious freedom.

Advocacy
May 1, 2024

Critics say new religious freedom law could lead to discrimination

The Interfaith Alliance of Iowa expresses concerns that a bill could cause divisions among different groups.