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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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Media Coverage
March 28, 2024

Conservative radio host slams pro-Trump ministers

General
March 26, 2024

Watch your language and your beliefs, sex abuse survivor tells the church

Susan M. Shaw discusses the impact of patriarchal beliefs on power dynamics within the church and the minimization of survivors' experiences.

Advocacy
March 26, 2024

Access to Abortion Care is Essential for Religious Freedom, Says National Interfaith Organization

The Interfaith Alliance advocates for reproductive rights ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on abortion care, emphasizing the importance of access to abortion in upholding religious freedom and civil rights.

Advocacy
March 8, 2024

Chaplains and religious leaders campaign against school chaplain bill in a dozen states

Interfaith Alliance President Paul Raushenbush speaks against putting chaplains in public schools, emphasizing the risks to religious separation and student coercion.

Advocacy
March 7, 2024

Chaplains, faith groups, and civil rights organizations oppose public-school chaplain programs

Chaplains, faith groups, and civil rights organizations express strong opposition to public-school chaplain programs, emphasizing the risks to students' mental health and religious freedom.

General
March 6, 2024

Texas policy allowing school chaplains spreads to other states