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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.

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.

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

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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General
August 5, 2024

What would a Kamala Harris presidency mean for religious freedom?

A discussion on Vice President Kamala Harris's approach to religious freedom and its implications.

State of Belief
August 3, 2024

E.J. Dionne: The Vice-Presidential Candidates and Religion

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with E.J. Dionne, Washington Post columnist, author, and professor at Georgetown University about the vice-presidential hopefuls from both parties, and the role religion plays in defining their positions and campaigns.

Press Release
July 28, 2024

Leading Interfaith Group Alarmed By Trump’s Promise Christians “Won’t Have to Vote Anymore” If He Wins

State of Belief
July 27, 2024

We're Going Forward: Wajahat Ali

Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Daily Beast columnist, author and public speaker Wajahat Ali

Analysis
July 23, 2024

How Project 2025 Threatens Religious Freedom & Democracy

Advocacy
July 23, 2024

How Project 2025 Threatens Religious Freedom & Democracy

The post discusses the extremist objectives of Project 2025, which threatens religious freedom, reproductive rights, and LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S., advocating for a narrow religious agenda that seeks to reshape government policies.