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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Press Release
April 30, 2026

Trump DOJ Report on “Anti-Christian Bias” Is Abominably Hypocritical

Interfaith Alliance, a leading national advocate for religious freedom and civil rights, today denounced a new report by the Trump Department of Justice’s “anti-Christian bias task force,” which absurdly accused the Biden Administration of “radical efforts to punish Christians.”

Analysis
April 23, 2026

All Are Neighbors

Read Interfaith Alliance President and CEO Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush’s remarks as he made history as one of the first two LGBTQ advocates to speak at a Baylor University sanctioned event

General
February 5, 2026

ICE OUT SING-IN Resistance Songbook

The ICE OUT Resistance Songbook brings together protest songs rooted in civil rights, community healing, and interfaith movements for justice, offering historical context and lyrics to inspire collective singing, resilience, and action in the face of injustice.

Analysis
January 9, 2026

Religious Freedom and The Testament of Ann Lee

Interfaith Alliance's Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons reflects on the new musical film "The Testament of Ann Lee"

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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.

Advocacy
May 1, 2024

Controversial bill allowing chaplains in Oklahoma's public schools advances

A letter from chaplains urging Texas school districts to reject a newly approved chaplain law, highlighting concerns over religious influence in public education.

Advocacy
May 1, 2024

Gov. DeSantis signs public school chaplains bill, says satanists need not apply

Concerns regarding chaplains in schools and potential religious indoctrination as warned by various organizations including ACLU and NEA.