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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
February 1, 2025

Can Religion Save Democracy? Maggie Siddiqi on Pluralism, Policy, and Resistance

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Maggie Siddiqi, a veteran of the US Department of Education Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, now a senior fellow at Interfaith Alliance

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Analysis
January 29, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Vouchers

Our public education system is the only one which guarantees religious freedom protections to all students, since faith-based and other sectarian private schools are exempt from some nondiscrimination requirements.

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Analysis
January 29, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Weaponizing antisemitism

We reject the idea that hate-filled rhetoric and deportations are the right ways to combat antisemitism.

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Analysis
January 29, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Undermining safe learning environments

Schools should foster an environment where all students feel that they belong, and not fear being outed or vilified due to who they are.

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Analysis
January 28, 2025

Tracking Trump's executive orders: Gender-affirming care

We believe that medical decisions should be made by patients and their families, and the federal government is not entitled to strip away this freedom.

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State of Belief
January 27, 2025

Skye Perryman: There's No Way Out of This But Through

Explore the latest episode of The State of Belief podcast, where Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush highlights Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde's courageous words and engages with Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward. Discover insights on using the law for accountability, the importance of community, and strategies for civic engagement. Subscribe for weekly inspiration and empowerment.

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