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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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Analysis
September 30, 2022

Interfaith Alliance Releases New Resource on Christian Nationalism

Explore the threats of Christian nationalism highlighted by the Jan. 6th insurrection and learn about its implications for American identity and religious freedom.

Advocacy
September 29, 2022

Hill briefing: "Christian Nationalism is on the ballot in 2022"

A summary of a congressional briefing on Christian nationalism held on September 28, 2022, featuring discussions led by experts on its implications for religious liberty and democracy.

Advocacy
August 4, 2022

Kansans Deliver a Win for Religious & Reproductive Freedom

Kansas voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure that aimed to limit abortion rights in a historic vote, with strong involvement from faith leaders advocating for reproductive freedom.

Press Release
July 14, 2022

The Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush Named President and CEO of Interfaith Alliance

Interfaith Alliance announces Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush as the new President and CEO, highlighting his commitment to religious freedom and democracy amid current challenges.

Analysis
July 7, 2022

“Are We A Christian Nation?” And Other Frequently Asked Questions About Religious Freedom

An examination of recent Supreme Court decisions impacting civil rights and religious freedom, highlighting the challenges and distortions surrounding the concept of religious freedom in the United States.

Advocacy
June 14, 2022

Reproductive and Religious Freedom: From Grassroots to Grasstops

A discussion on how various faith traditions view healthcare and reproductive rights, highlighting a panel that addressed the need for access to reproductive care within the context of religious freedom.