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.

Featured Posts

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.

View All
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Press Release
January 20, 2021

Interfaith Alliance Celebrates the Muslim Ban’s Repeal

Interfaith Alliance responds to President Biden's repeal of the Muslim and African travel bans, urging Congress to pass the NO BAN Act to protect religious freedom in immigration.

Analysis
January 15, 2021

"Insurrection and Religious Extremism," A Panel Discussion

A discussion on religious freedom and Christian nationalism organized by Interfaith Alliance, featuring experts in the field moderated by Rabbi Jack Moline.

Press Release
September 18, 2020

Trump Administration’s 1776 Commission Is “A Minefield of Racist Dog Whistles and Nods to White Nationalism”

Maureen O’Leary of Interfaith Alliance responds to President Trump's announcement of the '1776 Commission,' criticizing it as a move against inclusive education regarding American history.

State of Belief
June 23, 2020

Stay Home, Stay Focused

Join Rabbi Jack Moline in dynamic discussions from the series “Stay Home, Stay Focused,” featuring leaders like Pete Buttigieg, Mindy Botbol, and Gurwin Singh Ahuja, addressing justice, resilience, and religious freedom.

Advocacy
April 11, 2019

Organizations Call on Congress: Stop Weaponizing Anti-Semitism

Interfaith Alliance and over 20 religious organizations express concern over the politicization of anti-Semitism, urging Congress for a bipartisan approach to combat this issue and condemning the use of Nazi references in political discourse.

General
November 27, 2018

Choirs? Pageants? Parties? Navigating Religious Holidays in Public Schools

Guidance for educators on navigating seasonal religious holidays in public schools, emphasizing inclusion and educational purpose.