2018

The ascendance of the Religious Right from the 1970s until now completely changed the political course of the United States, forever realigning American politics around religion and firmly [...]

As 2018 comes to a close, two themes that brightened what has been a  dark year for many are the advances women made in electoral politics and other leadership roles, and the growing influence of [...]

Happy holidays from all of us at State of Belief Radio and Interfaith Alliance! For many, especially LGBTQ individuals, living as their authentic selves can be daunting, particularly during the [...]

This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, we’re continuing our end-of-the-year series of deep dives with a look at the significance of the number of women [...]

Even with an ever-increasing volume of information available instantly and at our fingertips, sometimes it seems like we actually know less. For the final few weeks of the year, we’re going to [...]

As we mark the passing of George H. W. Bush at age 94, it is impossible to forget how tumultuous the world was during his single term as the 41st president of the United States. While his long [...]

In 1989, Lesléa Newman first released her book Heather Has Two Mommies. The children’s book about a little girl and her two mothers simultaneously helped give birth to a new literary genre and [...]

Happy Thanksgiving! We here at State of Belief are thankful for all of you, our loyal listeners.  This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, we’ll talk [...]

It is a painful time in our nation, particularly for those who value unity, pluralism, diversity and cooperation. This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and [...]

The midterms are over, and the race for 2020 will soon begin in earnest. In terms of protecting religious freedom, Tuesday’s results offered a mixed bag. Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who [...]