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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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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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
October 12, 2024

The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy, with Matthew Taylor

Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Dr. Matthew D. Taylor, author of the new book "The Violent Take It By Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy."

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Advocacy
October 11, 2024

Project 2025 Threatens Religious Freedom 

Discussion on Project 2025, a Heritage Foundation policy agenda that threatens religious freedom and church-state separation.

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Advocacy
October 11, 2024

Post-Election Legislative Landscape: Critical Decisions for Democracy

This post discusses the recent legislative actions in Congress and their implications for funding and rights concerning LGBTQ+ and reproductive issues, particularly in light of the upcoming lame-duck session.

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State of Belief
October 5, 2024

Interfaith Since 10/7/23: Challenges and Promise

Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush moderates a panel discussion on interfaith relations in a post-October 7 world, featuring Dr. Najeeba Syeed, Rabba Rori Picker Neiss, and Rev. Fred Davie. Paul also asks Rabbi Jill Jacobs about observing Rosh Hashanah in this troubled time.

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General
October 2, 2024

Educating Floridians on the New Apostolic Reformation 

An exposé about Mario Bramnick, a pastor influencing the Christian nationalist movement, and analysis of the implications of the New Apostolic Reformation.

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Advocacy
October 1, 2024

Christian Bible Stories do not Belong in Public School Classrooms

Cantor Sheri Allen urges the Texas State Board of Education to reject a curriculum that emphasizes Christianity and undermines religious freedom and diversity in public schools.

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