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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General
October 8, 2026

On the Road for Democracy: Bus Tour Kickoff, Bishop Budde's Call to Vote, and National Spotlight

This week officially marks the launch of The Vote Is Sacred Tour, our 9,000 mile bus journey for nonpartisan get-out-the-vote rallies and election protection trainings.

Advocacy
October 5, 2026

Banned Books Week 2026

Religious communities can and must stand up for our public libraries to ensure they remain places for people of all faiths and backgrounds to learn, grow, and connect.

Press Release
October 5, 2026

Two Years After Her Viral Call for "Mercy," Bishop Budde Has a Message for All: Vote

New ad part of #LoveNotICE campaign, debuts alongside Interfaith Alliance's "Vote Is Sacred" bus tour stops in fifteen states. 

State of Belief
October 3, 2026

Voting is a Sabotage Disrupter: No Kings IV With Indivisible’s Leah Greenberg

Helping people move from feeling overwhelmed to taking part in creating positive change at the ballot box and in their own neighborhoods.

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State of Belief
February 28, 2026

The Epstein Files as a Mirror, With Rabbi Jay Michaelson

Unpacking the recent revelations, conspiracy theories, and the urgent moral reckoning we face. Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson is back on The State of Belief to explain the antisemitism triggered by this case, as well as by the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Media Coverage
February 27, 2026

Religion news Service: Singing protests gain momentum as non-violent but emotionally stirring rebukes to ICE

Media Coverage
February 26, 2026

USA Today: Christian nationalism in the State of the Union? Trump's speech unpacked

Media Coverage
February 25, 2026

The Contrarian: Reclaiming Faith for Democracy

Media Coverage
February 25, 2026

USA Today: Fact or fiction? Ads about ICE bombard US computers, TVs and phones

Media Coverage
February 24, 2026

USA Today: 30 lawmakers skipping Trump address for 'People's State of the Union'