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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 1, 2026

Faith groups express solidarity with Center for American Progress following Trump’s attacks

More than 150 organizations signed a new statement expressing solidarity with the Center for American Progress.

Advocacy
August 27, 2026

Children Should Not Be Turned Away from Publicly-Funded Preschools Because of Who Their Parents Are

Interfaith Alliance and our affiliate Interfaith Alliance of Colorado filed a friend of the court brief this week as part of our work on LGBTQ freedom and religious liberty. 

Advocacy
August 20, 2026

The Hearing That Should Have Never Happened

Earlier this month, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts held an anti-Muslim hearing. The empty seats beside Senator Cruz said more than any member's presence could have: this hearing never should have been rescheduled.

Advocacy
August 13, 2026

Reflections from the Interfaith Democracy Breakfast Roundtable

As a tribute to the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, faith and civil rights leaders - together with sitting Senators - gathered to discuss the work our communities are doing to protect the freedom to vote.

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State of Belief
February 10, 2025

Money, Lies, and God: Katherine Stewart Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy

On this week’s The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush examines the Trump administration’s attacks on religious freedom and discusses Money, Lies, and God with author Katherine Stewart. They explore the power of money in politics, the weaponization of disinformation, and the urgent need for organizing to protect democracy. Listen now and subscribe for weekly insights.

Media Coverage
February 10, 2025

Trump isn’t defending religious communities — he’s waging war on them | Opinion

President Trump’s new executive order claims to combat anti-Christian bias, but his rhetoric continues a long-standing effort by the political right to weaponize religious freedom for partisan gain. Read more about his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast and the implications for religious liberty in America.

Analysis
February 7, 2025

Trump is Turning Religious Freedom on its Head

Interfaith Alliance condemns the Trump administration’s new Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias, warning it weaponizes religious freedom to justify discrimination. While true religious liberty protects all faiths, this executive order threatens LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and non-discrimination policies. Learn why faith leaders are speaking out against this dangerous move.

Analysis
February 7, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: The White House "Faith Office"

Interfaith Alliance welcomes faith-based engagement from the government, but only when it respects the separation of church and state and honors the needs of diverse local communities.

Analysis
February 6, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: So-called "anti-Christian bias"

There is no evidence of widespread anti-Christian bias in the United States.

Analysis
February 5, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Attacking trans women in sports

Interfaith Alliance is dedicated to defending the dignity, rights, and safety of the LGBTQ+ community, including trans Americans.