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Exclusive: Faith leaders urge religious groups to "recommit to Pride" amid backlash
This year's Pride Month comes amid an anti-DEI backlash and companies ending Pride support.
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Today, major faith groups are launching a new campaign urging religious communities to pledge to #RecommitToPride during Pride Month.
We refuse to let those who weaponize religion against our LGBTQ+ siblings speak for us. The majority of religious people in America support full LGBTQ equality.
We refuse to let those who weaponize religion against our LGBTQ+ siblings speak for us. The majority of religious people in America support full LGBTQ equality.
"Idaho should serve as a call to action rather than a harbinger of a national dystopia," warns Interfaith Alliance of Idaho's Rabbi Daniel Fink on the threat of Christian nationalism.
A rabbi’s warning to America about Idaho’s Christian nationalism | Opinion
Idaho should serve as a call to action rather than a harbinger of a national dystopia. The freedoms of millions of our neighbors are at stake. | Opinion
www.idahostatesman.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
"Idaho should serve as a call to action rather than a harbinger of a national dystopia," warns Interfaith Alliance of Idaho's Rabbi Daniel Fink on the threat of Christian nationalism.
Last week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott took a dramatic step targeting the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organizations, the Council on American Islamic Relations.
Governor Abbott's attack on CAIR is an attack on all of us, writes Nina Fernando with Shoulder to Shoulder.
Governor Abbott's attack on CAIR is an attack on all of us, writes Nina Fernando with Shoulder to Shoulder.
Governor Abbott’s Attack on CAIR Is an Attack on Us All
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November 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Last week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott took a dramatic step targeting the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organizations, the Council on American Islamic Relations.
Governor Abbott's attack on CAIR is an attack on all of us, writes Nina Fernando with Shoulder to Shoulder.
Governor Abbott's attack on CAIR is an attack on all of us, writes Nina Fernando with Shoulder to Shoulder.
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🎧 Listen: @mariajstephan.bsky.social on the power of faith communities in movements to counter authoritarianism on the State of Belief podcast with @interfaithalliance.org
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-power-of-faithful-non-violent-resistance-with-maria-stephan
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-power-of-faithful-non-violent-resistance-with-maria-stephan
November 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🎧 Listen: @mariajstephan.bsky.social on the power of faith communities in movements to counter authoritarianism on the State of Belief podcast with @interfaithalliance.org
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-power-of-faithful-non-violent-resistance-with-maria-stephan
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-power-of-faithful-non-violent-resistance-with-maria-stephan
"Democracies are not dying abruptly as a result of military coups or tanks in the streets. They're dying subtly as democratically-elected leaders go on to eviscerate the norms and institutions of democracy." - @mariajstephan.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"Democracies are not dying abruptly as a result of military coups or tanks in the streets. They're dying subtly as democratically-elected leaders go on to eviscerate the norms and institutions of democracy." - @mariajstephan.bsky.social
"...right now we're in a moment where there are great costs to things that should not have cost to them in a democracy." - @skyeperryman.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
"...right now we're in a moment where there are great costs to things that should not have cost to them in a democracy." - @skyeperryman.bsky.social
“The Catholic Church recognizes service to people on the margins as corporal works of mercy that are cornerstones of Christianity.”
Priests and nuns are suing 👊
Priests and nuns are suing 👊
Catholic clergy, nuns sue Trump admin over Communion access for ICE detainees
(RNS) — ‘The Catholic Church recognizes service to people on the margins as corporal works of mercy that are cornerstones of Christianity,’ the legal complaint reads.
religionnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
“The Catholic Church recognizes service to people on the margins as corporal works of mercy that are cornerstones of Christianity.”
Priests and nuns are suing 👊
Priests and nuns are suing 👊
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NEW from me: Catholic clergy, nuns sue Trump admin over Communion access for ICE detainees.
All told, more than 60 religious groups/denominations and ~10 religious professionals have sued the Trump admin this year. This lawsuit adds one more group, four more clergy. religionnews.com/2025/11/20/c...
All told, more than 60 religious groups/denominations and ~10 religious professionals have sued the Trump admin this year. This lawsuit adds one more group, four more clergy. religionnews.com/2025/11/20/c...
Catholic clergy, nuns sue Trump admin over Communion access for ICE detainees
(RNS) — ‘The Catholic Church recognizes service to people on the margins as corporal works of mercy that are cornerstones of Christianity,’ the legal complaint reads.
religionnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:18 PM
NEW from me: Catholic clergy, nuns sue Trump admin over Communion access for ICE detainees.
All told, more than 60 religious groups/denominations and ~10 religious professionals have sued the Trump admin this year. This lawsuit adds one more group, four more clergy. religionnews.com/2025/11/20/c...
All told, more than 60 religious groups/denominations and ~10 religious professionals have sued the Trump admin this year. This lawsuit adds one more group, four more clergy. religionnews.com/2025/11/20/c...
Love thy neighbor, no exceptions!
Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf is one of the members of the clergy who was arrested over the weekend while praying and peacefully protesting the treatment of immigrants at the Broadview ICE facility near Chicago.
Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf is one of the members of the clergy who was arrested over the weekend while praying and peacefully protesting the treatment of immigrants at the Broadview ICE facility near Chicago.
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Love thy neighbor, no exceptions!
Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf is one of the members of the clergy who was arrested over the weekend while praying and peacefully protesting the treatment of immigrants at the Broadview ICE facility near Chicago.
Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf is one of the members of the clergy who was arrested over the weekend while praying and peacefully protesting the treatment of immigrants at the Broadview ICE facility near Chicago.
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Faith leaders have joined the fight for the freedom to read! #FaithForLibraries 📚
'Faith for Libraries' campaign defends the freedom to read
A coalition of faith leaders said the growing number of book bans nationwide is a threat to religious freedom.More than 2,400 books were challenged at public libraries nationwide last year,
app.publicnewsservice.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We're proud to work with @interfaithalliance.org on this initiative!
Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer joins @raushenbush.bsky.social on The State of Belief this week to discuss his latest book, "America's Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State."
What the Separation of Church and State Means Today with Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer
Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss his latest book,
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November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer joins @raushenbush.bsky.social on The State of Belief this week to discuss his latest book, "America's Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State."
We stand with the Texas school districts refusing to comply with a blatantly unconstitutional law.
AG Paxton sues Central Texas school districts for refusing to display Ten Commandments in classrooms
Two Central Texas school districts are being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for refusing to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
www.fox7austin.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We stand with the Texas school districts refusing to comply with a blatantly unconstitutional law.
Faith leaders have joined the fight for the freedom to read! #FaithForLibraries 📚
'Faith for Libraries' campaign defends the freedom to read
A coalition of faith leaders said the growing number of book bans nationwide is a threat to religious freedom.More than 2,400 books were challenged at public libraries nationwide last year,
app.publicnewsservice.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Faith leaders have joined the fight for the freedom to read! #FaithForLibraries 📚
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📚 Did you know more than 2,400 books were challenged in U.S. public libraries last year? Many dealt with gender, race, sexuality, and even religion.
Faith leaders and advocates such as @interfaithalliance.org say book bans aren’t just about libraries; they’re a threat to religious freedom.
Faith leaders and advocates such as @interfaithalliance.org say book bans aren’t just about libraries; they’re a threat to religious freedom.
'Faith for Libraries' campaign defends the freedom to read
Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…
app.publicnewsservice.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
📚 Did you know more than 2,400 books were challenged in U.S. public libraries last year? Many dealt with gender, race, sexuality, and even religion.
Faith leaders and advocates such as @interfaithalliance.org say book bans aren’t just about libraries; they’re a threat to religious freedom.
Faith leaders and advocates such as @interfaithalliance.org say book bans aren’t just about libraries; they’re a threat to religious freedom.
"We were there to raise our voices as moral actors,” explains Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf, Senior Minister at Lake Street Church of Evanston as well as Interfaith Alliance’s Chicagoland affiliate lead.
November 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
"We were there to raise our voices as moral actors,” explains Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf, Senior Minister at Lake Street Church of Evanston as well as Interfaith Alliance’s Chicagoland affiliate lead.
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As powerful institutions are shying away in this moment, the American people are showing up to demand a better democracy for all.
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
As powerful institutions are shying away in this moment, the American people are showing up to demand a better democracy for all.
“We thought church was safe and nothing [was] gonna happen,” a 15-year-old witness told the newspaper. “But it did happen.”
Church goers flee border patrol raid—"We thought church was safe"
Reports have emerged of federal agents arresting U.S. citizens amid the ongoing immigration crackdown taking place in the city.
www.newsweek.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
“We thought church was safe and nothing [was] gonna happen,” a 15-year-old witness told the newspaper. “But it did happen.”
The Trump administration is anti-religion.
November 16, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The Trump administration is anti-religion.
Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD, was arrested while peacefully protesting the treatment of immigrants at the Broadview ICE facility near Chicago.
November 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Rev. Michael Woolf, ThD, was arrested while peacefully protesting the treatment of immigrants at the Broadview ICE facility near Chicago.
This is major! The heads of 10 religious traditions have issued a landmark statement proclaiming that transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people are worthy of love, support, and protection.
November 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This is major! The heads of 10 religious traditions have issued a landmark statement proclaiming that transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people are worthy of love, support, and protection.
And how many of those commandments would you say our current president has broken?
Our President & CEO, Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social , sat down with @katiephang.bsky.social this week. Here’s some of what they discussed.
Our President & CEO, Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social , sat down with @katiephang.bsky.social this week. Here’s some of what they discussed.
November 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
And how many of those commandments would you say our current president has broken?
Our President & CEO, Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social , sat down with @katiephang.bsky.social this week. Here’s some of what they discussed.
Our President & CEO, Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social , sat down with @katiephang.bsky.social this week. Here’s some of what they discussed.
Interfaith Alliance has filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in Trump v. Illinois, urging SCOTUS to uphold a federal judge’s ruling that prohibits the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Illinois.
November 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Interfaith Alliance has filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in Trump v. Illinois, urging SCOTUS to uphold a federal judge’s ruling that prohibits the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Illinois.
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Proud to be a signatory alongside folks like @maggiesiddiqi.bsky.social @guthriegf.bsky.social @brianmclaren.bsky.social @lisasharper.bsky.social @shaneclaiborne.bsky.social and others...
The Rhode Island State Council of Churches is the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its attempt to halt SNAP during the government shutdown.
We express our solidarity in their just legal fight to feed the hungry: www.interfaithalliance.org/post/solidar...
We express our solidarity in their just legal fight to feed the hungry: www.interfaithalliance.org/post/solidar...
November 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Proud to be a signatory alongside folks like @maggiesiddiqi.bsky.social @guthriegf.bsky.social @brianmclaren.bsky.social @lisasharper.bsky.social @shaneclaiborne.bsky.social and others...
The Rhode Island State Council of Churches is the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its attempt to halt SNAP during the government shutdown.
We express our solidarity in their just legal fight to feed the hungry: www.interfaithalliance.org/post/solidar...
We express our solidarity in their just legal fight to feed the hungry: www.interfaithalliance.org/post/solidar...
November 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Rhode Island State Council of Churches is the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its attempt to halt SNAP during the government shutdown.
We express our solidarity in their just legal fight to feed the hungry: www.interfaithalliance.org/post/solidar...
We express our solidarity in their just legal fight to feed the hungry: www.interfaithalliance.org/post/solidar...
We, the undersigned faith leaders across the United States, express our solidarity with the Rhode Island State Council of Churches (RISCC) for their just action in suing the Trump administration over its attempt to halt SNAP during the government shutdown.
Solidarity with the Rhode Island State Council of Churches
Faith leaders express support for the Rhode Island State Council of Churches
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November 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
We, the undersigned faith leaders across the United States, express our solidarity with the Rhode Island State Council of Churches (RISCC) for their just action in suing the Trump administration over its attempt to halt SNAP during the government shutdown.