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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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
November 4, 2021

New Polling Shows Pluralism Still a Core American Value

This article discusses the importance of pluralism in American democracy, highlighting the struggle against the Religious Right's narrow worldview and emphasizing the increasing acceptance of diversity among Americans.

Press Release
November 1, 2021

Interfaith Alliance President Rabbi Jack Moline Announces Plan for Retirement

Rabbi Jack Moline announces his retirement as president of Interfaith Alliance, reflecting on his leadership and commitment to religious freedom over the past seven years.

Advocacy
October 28, 2021

Sunday Voting is a Step Forward for Religious Freedom

Discussion on the importance of Sunday voting in protecting voter rights and religious freedom, highlighting recent events in Alexandria, Virginia, and the prohibition of electioneering in houses of worship.

Analysis
October 14, 2021

True Religious Freedom Must Protect the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

An analysis of President Biden's recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day and the ongoing struggles for religious freedom and cultural protections for Indigenous peoples in the U.S.

Advocacy
October 8, 2021

LGBTQ Faith Leaders: Faith and LGBTQ Identity are Not Mutually Exclusive

Interfaith Alliance affirms the dignity of LGBTQ+ Americans and advocates for equality and protection against discrimination, highlighting the importance of faith and LGBTQ+ identities.

Research
September 23, 2021

Interfaith Alliance Urges Supreme Court to Affirm Reproductive Freedom as a Matter of Religious Freedom

Interfaith Alliance's perspective on the upcoming Supreme Court case 'Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization', discussing the implications for reproductive rights and the impact on various communities.