Auburn Seminary Auburn equips leaders with the organizational skills and spiritual resilience required to create lasting, positive impact in local communities, on the national stage, and around the world.
Faith in Public Life Faith in Public Life is a national movement of clergy and faith leaders united in the prophetic pursuit of justice, equality, and the common good.
NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice NETWORK works to create a society that promotes justice and the dignity of all in the shared abundance of God’s creation.
Bend the Arc: Jewish Action Bend the Arc: Jewish Action is a movement of progressive Jews across the country who are fighting for justice and equality for all.
Sojourners Sojourners articulates the biblical call to social justice to inspire hope and build a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the world.
Muslim Advocates Muslim Advocates works in the courts, the policymaking process, and the public dialogue so American Muslims and all people can live free from discrimination.
Sikh Coalition Through the community, courtrooms, classrooms, and Congress, the Sikh Coalition works to protect the constitutional right to practice your faith without fear.
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism works to educate, inspire, and mobilize the Reform Jewish community to advocate for social justice.
Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival is building a moral fusion movement to address interlocking injustices.
Faith in Action This national community organizing network gives people of faith the tools that they need to fight for justice and work toward a more equitable society.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State Americans United for Separation of Church and State advances the separation of religion and government as the only way to ensure freedom of religion.
Interfaith Alliance Interfaith Alliance is the only national interfaith organization dedicated to protecting the integrity of both religion and democracy in America.
The Law, Rights, and Religion Project at Columbia Law School This project is a law and policy think tank based at Columbia Law School that promotes social justice, freedom of religion, and religious plurality.
National Council of Jewish Women The National Council of Jewish Women is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action.
Emgage Emgage educates, engages, and empowers Muslim American communities through educational events, voter initiatives, and leadership development.
Church World Service This faith-based organization transforms communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster.
Friends Committee on National Legislation The Friends Committee on National Legislation lobbies Congress and the administration to advance peace, justice, and environmental stewardship.
Catholics for Choice Catholics for Choice is a nonprofit organization that lifts up the voices of the majority of Catholics who believe in reproductive freedom.
Interfaith Power & Light Interfaith Power & Light inspires and mobilizes people of faith and conscience to take bold and just action on climate change.
Islamic Relief USA Islamic Relief USA provides relief and development and works to empower individuals in their communities and give them a voice in the world.
Sadhana: Coalition of Progressive Hindus Sadhana empowers Hindu American communities to live out the values of their faith through service, community transformation, and targeted advocacy work.
American Atheists American Atheists fights for religious equality for all Americans by protecting the wall of separation between state and church created by the First Amendment.
Washington Interfaith Staff Community This network includes more than 70 Washington offices of national religious bodies and faith-based organizations. CAP is a cooperating agency.
Faith for Equality The Faith for Equality coalition comprises more than 120 organizations working to advance the dignity of LGBTQ people.
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice brings the moral force of religion to protect and advance reproductive health, choice, rights, and justice.
Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence is a coalition of more than 50 faith-based organizations that together represent tens of millions of religious Americans.
Faithful Democracy Faithful Democracy is a coalition of congregations, faith-based organizations, and religious leaders with a shared concern about the state of our democracy.
The Religious Equality and Liberty Coalition The Religious Equality and Liberty Coalition brings together policy advocates across multiple progressive justice movements to advance religious liberty.
Christian Nationalism Is ‘Single Biggest Threat’ to America’s Religious Freedom ArticleApril 13, 2022 Christian Nationalism Is ‘Single Biggest Threat’ to America’s Religious Freedom Apr 13, 2022 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Maggie Siddiqi
22 Faith Leaders To Watch in 2022 ArticleMarch 31, 2022 22 Faith Leaders To Watch in 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Maggie Siddiqi
7 Ways the Biden Administration Advanced Religious Liberty During Its First Year ReportFebruary 25, 2022 7 Ways the Biden Administration Advanced Religious Liberty During Its First Year Feb 25, 2022 Maggie Siddiqi, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Lucía Falcón Palomar
Abortion, Justice, and Religion ArticleFebruary 17, 2022 Abortion, Justice, and Religion Feb 17, 2022 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Christian Nationalism Is ‘Single Biggest Threat’ to America’s Religious Freedom ArticleApril 13, 2022 Christian Nationalism Is ‘Single Biggest Threat’ to America’s Religious Freedom Religious freedom expert Amanda Tyler, of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, discusses the latest court cases and trends in religious freedom. Apr 13, 2022 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Maggie Siddiqi
22 Faith Leaders To Watch in 2022 ArticleMarch 31, 2022 22 Faith Leaders To Watch in 2022 There’s been no shortage of faith-based advocacy during the first year of the Biden administration. Mar 31, 2022 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Maggie Siddiqi
A Look Back on the Biden Administration’s First Year on Religious Liberty Past EventFebruary 25, 2022 A Look Back on the Biden Administration’s First Year on Religious Liberty Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion of the Biden administration's efforts to protect the rights and safety of religious minorities and the nonreligious, here and around the world, and to safeguard the nation’s separation of church and state. Online exclusive Feb 25, 2022
7 Ways the Biden Administration Advanced Religious Liberty During Its First Year ReportFebruary 25, 2022 7 Ways the Biden Administration Advanced Religious Liberty During Its First Year At home and abroad, the Biden administration is restoring a commitment to religious liberty for all. Feb 25, 2022 Maggie Siddiqi, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Lucía Falcón Palomar
Abortion, Justice, and Religion ArticleFebruary 17, 2022 Abortion, Justice, and Religion Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg of the National Council of Jewish Women shares her thoughts on Dobbs v. Jackson and the fight for abortion rights. Feb 17, 2022 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
A Tennessee couple’s struggle to adopt shows religious freedom is under siege in America In the NewsFebruary 15, 2022 A Tennessee couple’s struggle to adopt shows religious freedom is under siege in America Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons and Maggie Siddiqi discuss how the case of a Tennessee couple reveals how religious freedom is misused to discriminate against religious minorities. Feb 15, 2022 CNN Opinion Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Maggie Siddiqi
Christians Have a Role To Play in Defending U.S. Democracy ArticleJanuary 5, 2022 Christians Have a Role To Play in Defending U.S. Democracy CAP interviews one of the country’s most influential Christian leaders, the Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, to learn more about Christian political engagement at this moment in history. Jan 5, 2022 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Covid vaccine and mask mandates expose alt-right Christian hypocrisy In the NewsDecember 26, 2021 Covid vaccine and mask mandates expose alt-right Christian hypocrisy Maggie Siddiqi explains why in the face of a deadly pandemic, religion must not be used as an excuse to avoid lifesaving vaccination and mask requirements. Dec 26, 2021 NBC News Maggie Siddiqi
The Pro-Democracy Faith Movement Past EventDecember 15, 2021 The Pro-Democracy Faith Movement Join us on December 15 to hear from prominent faith leaders about America’s pro-democracy faith movement. They will share their vision for what it takes to build a more inclusive democracy based on their wisdom traditions rooted in hope, resilience, and systemic transformation. Dec 15, 2021
The Pro-Democracy Faith Movement VideoDecember 13, 2021 The Pro-Democracy Faith Movement Prominent religious leaders reflect on the meaning of democracy. Dec 13, 2021 Maggie Siddiqi, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Meghan Miller, 3 More Chris Daileader, Jasmine Hardy, Hai-Lam Phan
Religious Organizations Are Integral to the Fight Against Gun Violence ReportDecember 7, 2021 Religious Organizations Are Integral to the Fight Against Gun Violence Religious organizations and people of faith across the country are working to heal their communities and prevent gun violence through support for broader reforms. Dec 7, 2021 Maggie Siddiqi, Benjamin Fleisher
Maine Provides Leadership on Religion and Vaccines ArticleNovember 22, 2021 Maine Provides Leadership on Religion and Vaccines The Rev. Jane Field of the Maine Council of Churches shares her thoughts on Maine’s approach to containing COVID-19, as well as the response from religious communities in the state. Nov 22, 2021 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
The Build Back Better Act Will Allow Parents To Choose Faith-Based Child Care and Pre-K ArticleNovember 18, 2021 The Build Back Better Act Will Allow Parents To Choose Faith-Based Child Care and Pre-K Despite claims to the contrary, the Build Back Better Act envisions an important role for faith-based child care providers. Nov 18, 2021 Rasheed Malik
GOP Senator Rand Paul’s religious litmus test for public service should alarm us all In the NewsNovember 2, 2021 GOP Senator Rand Paul’s religious litmus test for public service should alarm us all Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmon denounces Sen. Rand Paul's baseless opposition to Dilawar Syed’s nomination to serve as deputy administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Nov 2, 2021 Louisville Courier-Journal Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Biden-Pope Francis visit couldn’t come at a better time In the NewsOctober 28, 2021 Biden-Pope Francis visit couldn’t come at a better time Authors Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons and Maggie Siddiqi discuss why President Joe Biden's meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican is an important opportunity for the two leaders and a chance for Biden, in particular, to refocus on what drives his administration. Oct 28, 2021 NBC News Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Maggie Siddiqi
The Christian case for Biden’s plan to raise taxes on America’s rich In the NewsSeptember 24, 2021 The Christian case for Biden’s plan to raise taxes on America’s rich Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons writes about why taxing the rich reflects Christian ethics. Sep 24, 2021 NBC News Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Personal Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 ArticleSeptember 10, 2021 Personal Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Staff and fellows at the Center for American Progress share how 9/11 changed their lives. Sep 10, 2021 Center for American Progress staff and fellows
Covid mask and vaccination mandates aren’t Christian persecution In the NewsAugust 31, 2021 Covid mask and vaccination mandates aren’t Christian persecution Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons writes about the responsibility that world religions have to support mask and vaccine mandates. Aug 31, 2021 NBC News Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Religious Americans Demand Climate Action ReportJuly 21, 2021 Religious Americans Demand Climate Action Faith groups across the board are advocating for climate justice, including through the investments in the bipartisan infrastructure framework and reconciliation packages. Jul 21, 2021 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Maggie Siddiqi
How an upcoming Supreme Court decision on ‘religious freedom’ could undermine religious freedom In the NewsMay 20, 2021 How an upcoming Supreme Court decision on ‘religious freedom’ could undermine religious freedom Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons and David Key urge communities of faith to pay attention to the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia and its potential implications for religious freedom. May 20, 2021 Baptist News Global Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, David Key
21 Faith Leaders To Watch in 2021 ArticleMay 20, 2021 21 Faith Leaders To Watch in 2021 From climate change to gun violence to civil rights, religious leaders are having a positive impact on all areas of American public life. May 20, 2021 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Maggie Siddiqi
Faith Leaders Highlight How the American Jobs Plan Invests in U.S. Communities ArticleMay 7, 2021 Faith Leaders Highlight How the American Jobs Plan Invests in U.S. Communities Religious groups welcome the Biden administration’s $2 trillion investment in a stronger, more resilient, and more just U.S. economy. May 7, 2021 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Maggie Siddiqi
Religious Groups Rally for the American Rescue Plan ArticleMarch 4, 2021 Religious Groups Rally for the American Rescue Plan Faith-based organizations have a long history of fighting for economic justice. Mar 4, 2021 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Conservatives opposing the Equality Act don’t speak for most people of faith, and they know it In the NewsFebruary 26, 2021 Conservatives opposing the Equality Act don’t speak for most people of faith, and they know it Author Guthrie Grave-Fitzsimmons examines the opposition to the Equality Act by members of the religious right and argues that they do not speak for the broader religious community, which overwhelmingly supports LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections. Feb 26, 2021 NBC News Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons