“The fight for democracy is a local fight." Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social delivered remarks at @interfaithalliance.org’s Religious Freedom in Schools Summit about the anti-democratic movement threatening our education system and how we're working to protect people's rights. 👇

We had a great Religious Freedom in Public Schools Summit in Dallas! www.keranews.org/news/2025-09...

It was a highlight of my career to host @rweingarten.bsky.social and her wife Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum to deliver a co-keynote address at our National Religious Freedom in Public Schools Summit in Dallas! Faith and unions standing strong for the dignity of ALL!

Pre-order your copy today! @briankaylor.bsky.social is one of the smartest theologians witting about our current moment: chalicepress.com/products/the...

President Trump’s use of the military in Los Angeles for law enforcement activities is illegal – that’s why Governor Newsom is suing. On behalf of @interfaithalliance.org, we filed an amicus brief in Newsom v. Trump, urging the court to uphold the order stopping the National Guard deployment in CA.

👋 Hello from Cedar Rapids, Iowa! I’m about to go on stage at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church to give an update on Project 2025 and Christian nationalism. Join us live at noon CT or watch later! www.youtube.com/live/EF4y4Qz...

"This is the bottom line...They don't like facts because facts are bad for them." Trump's war on facts makes all of us less safe— @neeratanden.bsky.social explains.

"It should be easy for all Americans, regardless of their ideological and political persuasions, to agree that the government should not be forcing people to stand for a prayer." - @guthriegf.bsky.social

The Trump administration is "taking a bulldozer to Christian teaching and then sprinkling Bible verses on top," I said to @rns.org. Read this great report on how DHS is misusing the Bible >> religionnews.com/2025/08/19/h...

"It’s just sort of taking a bulldozer to Christian teaching and then sprinkling Bible verses on top." - @guthriegf.bsky.social

“Democracy is a lot more than just a constitution; it’s a covenant,” said Texas Rep. James Talarico, one of dozens of Democratic legislators who have left Texas in redistricting dispute. My @rns.org story: religionnews.com/2025/08/05/j...

Crowd at Audi Field chanting “Free D.C.” at the Spirit match. #freedc

OPINION by Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, vice president of programs and strategy, Interfaith Alliance: “It’s the belief that wives shouldn’t have political opinions distinct from their husbands that’s drawing CREC the most negative attention.” READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

“Pete Hegseth should say if he shares this pastor’s disdain for the 19th Amendment,” argues our own @guthriegf.bsky.social.

The NYT published a glowing profile of right-wing evangelicals getting Trump to undermine the Johnson amendment—but failed to mention how most religious Americans don’t want partisan pulpit endorsements. I correct the record in this Letter to the Editor. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/o...

President Trump's spokesperson claims his administration is ‘the most transparent in history,’ yet they continue to hide from the American people.

"Texas state Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social, a seminarian who has joined dozens of other Democratic state legislators in leaving his state to oppose mid-decade redistricting efforts, said he views their protests as an act of faith, reflecting both his personal beliefs and his faith in democracy."

Had a great time leading the interfaith caucus at @netrootsnation.bsky.social #NN25

"DHS’ attempt to cherry-pick Bible verses to justify its policies is a battle it can’t win. Anyone who has a basic understanding of the Bible understands that God’s concern for immigrants and refugees is clear throughout Holy Scripture." - @guthriegf.bsky.social

"Imbuing millions of deportations with a divine mandate acts as a sort of pre-emptive pardon for actions that would otherwise be condemned by basic morality. Nothing girds the conscience like saying you’re on a mission from God." www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social is speaking from Illinois, which is quite appropriate, given Lincoln himself broke quorum once by jumping out of a window at the Illinois capitol. “Thankfully, I didn’t have to jump out of any windows back in Texas.”

Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social: "2000 years ago when the powerful few abused the many that barefoot rabbi walked into the seat of power and flipped over the tables of injustice." On today's inequality: "It's time to start flipping tables."

Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social explains what Texas Republicans are doing with their redistricting plan: cheating. "If the Republicans are going to cheat, we're not going to play. It's why we have walked off the field."

POWERFUL: Rep @jamestalarico.bsky.social speaks about joining his Democratic colleagues in interfaith prayer before leaving Texas.

Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social: "God is a lot bigger than sectarian religion, and that is the problem with this religious right, this Christian nationalism that is intent on hurting our neighbors, particularly our neighbors who are different from us."

Rep @jamestalarico.bsky.social: "The only thing worse than a tyrant is a tyrant who thinks they're on a mission from God."

Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social shares his thoughts on how he speaks to Christians who may be sympathetic to Christian nationalist policies.

MUST-WATCH: State Rep. James Talarico's powerful response to Texas Democrats standing up for our democracy: "It's time to start flipping tables."

I'm about to go LIVE with @jamestalarico.bsky.social. I hope you'll tune in!

Few people I like more in politics than Sherrod Brown!

When church is no longer a refuge. Great reporting by @jackjenkins.me religionnews.com/2025/08/04/w...

My new @msnbc.com column is out: “Ostentatious religiosity is often an attempt to overcompensate for some decidedly less-divine behavior.” www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

@jamestalarico.bsky.social‬ calls Texas Republicans' redistricting push what it is: rot at the core of our political system. Want to hear more? Join us tomorrow at 1:30 ET for a conversation on faith and politics with Rep. Talarico. RSVP: faithfullyaconversationaboutre.splashthat.com

"The staunchest defenders for the separation of church and state throughout American history were Protestant Christians." Join us Tuesday for a chat with @jamestalarico.bsky.social on religion and politics, moderated by our own @guthriegf.bsky.social: www.americanprogressaction.org/events/faith...

Texas lawmakers have left the state to prevent off-cycle, unlawful redistricting urged by the Trump admin. Last week, I wrote for @theatlantic.com about how the Trump admin is dismantling democracy in the states. Good for Texas Dems for saying “not today.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

I’m hosting @jamestalarico.bsky.social at @americanprogressaction.org on Tuesday — hope you will join us! www.americanprogressaction.org/events/faith...

“There is definitely a disconnect between the radical far right agenda … and what school boards who are accountable to local families and students are actually going to do,” I told @the74.bsky.social. www.the74million.org/article/texa...

The only minority destroying America is the billionaires.

I'm looking forward to this in-depth conversation with @jamestalarico.bsky.social on Tuesday. RSVP to join us virtually here >> www.americanprogressaction.org/events/faith...

“Christianity was used to justify slavery. It was also used by abolitionists to tear it down.” -Texas State Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social

I spoke to the @miamiherald.com about how the IRS declaring houses of worship can endorse political candidates will be bad for Floridians' religious freedom. www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...

We need to be clear like this congressman - the Trump administration isn't just anti Catholic - it is against any religious expression that is not in lockstep with their own

“The politicization of houses of worship will open the door to so much harm in our politics, and will inevitably hurt LGBTQ people in particular. The way we’ve had separation of church and state has been critical for LGBTQ rights to flourish," said Interfaith Alliance's @guthriegf.bsky.social.

“The politicization of houses of worship will open the door to so much harm in our politics, and will inevitably hurt LGBTQ people in particular," I told @bayareareporter.bsky.social. www.ebar.com/story/155836...

"By inviting partisan politics into our pews, the Trump administration’s IRS is eroding the healthy boundary between church and state that protects our democracy and the integrity of faith communities." - @guthriegf.bsky.social, VP of programs & strategy, Interfaith Alliance

"Turning houses of worship into outposts of political campaigns will severely inhibit congregations from welcoming all people who seek them out — and from bringing people together instead of tearing them apart." - @guthriegf.bsky.social, VP of programs & strategy at Interfaith Alliance

“This move represents a grave threat to healthy boundaries between government and religion,” said @guthriegf.bsky.social. “It aims to heavily politicize the pulpit and could turn some religious institutions and organizations into thinly veiled fronts for partisan groups and candidates."

My latest @msnbc.com column >> www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Majorities of ALL major religious groups OPPOSE allowing churches and places of worship to endorse political candidates while retaining their tax-exempt status!

On Monday, Trump’s IRS declared that churches and other houses of worship can endorse political candidates from the pulpit. This move upends a core protection for church-state separation, and it erodes the independence of houses of worship by politicizing them. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/u...