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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
July 13, 2026

Trump Administration's Religious Liberty Commission Draft Report Politicizes Faith Instead of Protecting It

Interfaith Alliance has submitted a formal comment to the Religious Liberty Commission in opposition to the recommendations in their draft report.

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Analysis
July 6, 2026

Why Hasn't Ted Cruz Canceled this Islamophobic Hearing Yet?

In May, the U.S. Senate scheduled a hearing titled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America" that threatened to escalate anti-Muslim fearmongering and disinformation in the halls of Congress. A postponement isn't enough. Cruz must cancel this hearing for good.

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Advocacy
June 29, 2026

Trump Administration's Proposed Rule Uses Religion to Limit Access to Federal Housing

Interfaith Alliance has submitted a formal comment to the Department of Housing and Urban Development in opposition to the proposed revision to the Equal Access Rule

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Research
June 1, 2026

Same-Gender Marriage & Religious Freedom: A Call to Quiet Conversations and Public Debates

First published in 2009 and then again in 2013, this report makes the case that the United States can respect both civil marriage equality and religious freedom. It was the result of years of dialogue with affirming and non-affirming religious leaders.

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State of Belief
March 24, 2025

The Rule of Law and the Chaos of MAGA: Jay Michaelson

This week on The State of Belief, Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson discusses U.S. politics, censorship, antisemitism, and LGBTQ+ rights with Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, emphasizing faith, activism, and defending democracy.

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Media Coverage
March 24, 2025

Baptist News Global: America stands at a moral crossroads, faith leaders warn

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Analysis
March 20, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Dismantling the Department of Education

Executive Order 14242 calls for the Secretary of Education to take all necessary and legal steps to dismantle the Department of Education and return authority over education back to the states. 

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Press Release
March 20, 2025

Interfaith Alliance Condemns Trump’s Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education, End Key Services and Protections for Students

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Analysis
March 20, 2025

Fighting Oppression Through Unity: IA of SWFL’s Stand for LGBTQ+ Rights

Interfaith Alliance of Southwest Florida is showing up for the Naples LGBTQ+ community, despite attacks from hate groups and their city council.

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Analysis
March 19, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: DEI programs in Foreign Service

The Executive Office has declared that the “discriminatory” hiring practices outlined in Executive Order 14173 will now also be applied to appointments and hiring in the foreign service.

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