7 Policy Recommendations for Combating Antisemitism in the United States ArticleOctober 28, 2025 7 Policy Recommendations for Combating Antisemitism in the United States The surge in antisemitism seen in America today threatens the Jewish community and the nation’s democracy as a whole, and it necessitates a nonpartisan, whole-of-society effort to eradicate hate. Oct 28, 2025 Ben Olinsky
How the Supreme Court Is Dismantling the Separation of Church and State ReportOctober 6, 2025 How the Supreme Court Is Dismantling the Separation of Church and State Chief Justice John Roberts’ court is actively eroding the separation of church and state, breaking with centuries of First Amendment jurisprudence. Oct 6, 2025 Hayley Durudogan, Sydney Bryant
Previewing the 2025–2026 Supreme Court Term: 20 Years of the Roberts Court ArticleSeptember 30, 2025 Previewing the 2025–2026 Supreme Court Term: 20 Years of the Roberts Court The Supreme Court is once again poised to transform American law by expanding presidential power and limiting constitutional rights. Sep 30, 2025 Devon Ombres, Hayley Durudogan
Confronting Antisemitism in America Past EventJuly 24, 2025 Confronting Antisemitism in America Join leaders from the Jewish community as we explore the rise of antisemitism in America. Online via Zoom Jul 24, 2025
The Supreme Court’s Extreme Majority Risks Turning Back the Clock on Decades of Progress and Undermining Our Democracy ArticleJune 13, 2022 The Supreme Court’s Extreme Majority Risks Turning Back the Clock on Decades of Progress and Undermining Our Democracy The Supreme Court’s extreme right-wing majority is poised to roll back long-standing rights and laws. This activism threatens public trust in the court and our democracy. Jun 13, 2022 Ben Olinsky, Grace Oyenubi
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
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
What You Need To Know About the Equality Act Fact SheetMarch 15, 2021 What You Need To Know About the Equality Act This fact sheet outlines how the Equality Act would provide much-needed civil rights protections for LGBTQ people, women, people of faith, and others. Mar 15, 2021 Thee Santos, Caroline Medina, Sharita Gruberg
Improving the Lives and Rights of LGBTQ People in America ReportJanuary 12, 2021 Improving the Lives and Rights of LGBTQ People in America The incoming Biden administration has stated its commitment to advancing LGBTQ equality, which will require undoing the harms caused during the last four years and by generations of discrimination, as well as proactively championing a progressive agenda. Jan 12, 2021 Caroline Medina, Sharita Gruberg, Lindsay Mahowald, 1 More Thee Santos
How Religion and LGBTQ Rights Intersect in Media Coverage ReportDecember 21, 2020 How Religion and LGBTQ Rights Intersect in Media Coverage A study of recent news articles across national and local media outlets reveals that media coverage of LGBTQ rights more often cites religiously identified sources who oppose LGBTQ equality than those who support it. Dec 21, 2020 Rucha Modi, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Maggie Siddiqi, 1 More Rasheed Malik
Recommendations for the Biden Administration on Engaging With Religious Communities ReportNovember 13, 2020 Recommendations for the Biden Administration on Engaging With Religious Communities Working with diverse religious communities will be key as the Biden administration seeks to advance progressive public policy priorities and true religious liberty. Nov 13, 2020 Maggie Siddiqi, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Joshua Russell
How the Trump Administration Has Harmed Faith Communities ReportSeptember 21, 2020 How the Trump Administration Has Harmed Faith Communities People of faith have suffered under the Trump administration’s attacks on civil rights, religious freedom, and health and economic well-being. Sep 21, 2020 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Maggie Siddiqi, Samantha Behar
The CAP Faith Team’s Coronavirus Resources ArticleMay 22, 2020 The CAP Faith Team’s Coronavirus Resources Here are some of the Faith and Progressive Policy Initiative's coronavirus-related resources. May 22, 2020 Maggie Siddiqi, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Connecting the Dots: How the Trump Administration Misuses Religious Freedom To Create a License To Discriminate VideoMay 19, 2020 Connecting the Dots: How the Trump Administration Misuses Religious Freedom To Create a License To Discriminate This video examines how the Trump administration is expanding religious exemptions in an attempt to gut civil rights protections and codify discrimination against people of minority faiths, women, and people who are LGBTQ. May 19, 2020 Maggie Siddiqi, Kurt Mueller, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, 1 More Sharita Gruberg
The Plan for Reopening Houses of Worship After the Coronavirus Crisis ArticleMay 6, 2020 The Plan for Reopening Houses of Worship After the Coronavirus Crisis Policymakers must follow evidence-based public health guidance and reject the misuse of religious freedom. May 6, 2020 Maggie Siddiqi, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Religious Exemptions During the Coronavirus Pandemic Will Only Worsen the Crisis ArticleMarch 27, 2020 Religious Exemptions During the Coronavirus Pandemic Will Only Worsen the Crisis Government officials must prohibit houses of worship from remaining open to large gatherings. Mar 27, 2020 Maggie Siddiqi, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Eva Gonzalez
12 Questions From Faith Leaders for Presidential Candidates ArticleMarch 12, 2020 12 Questions From Faith Leaders for Presidential Candidates Progressive faith leaders want the next debate to cover topics that range from racism and bigotry to climate change and income inequality. Mar 12, 2020 Maggie Siddiqi, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
President Trump’s Alarming Human Rights Agenda at Home and Abroad ReportDecember 10, 2019 President Trump’s Alarming Human Rights Agenda at Home and Abroad On international Human Rights Day, the Trump administration’s policies are harming rights at home and abroad. Dec 10, 2019 Alexandra Schmitt
9 LGBTQ Faith Leaders to Watch in 2019 ArticleSeptember 9, 2019 9 LGBTQ Faith Leaders to Watch in 2019 These nine LGBTQ faith leaders work to resist injustice and articulate a moral vision for the United States. Sep 9, 2019 Emily London, Maggie Siddiqi, Luke Wallis
5 Ways People of Faith Have Led LGBTQ Advocacy Efforts Since the 1969 Stonewall Riots ArticleJune 27, 2019 5 Ways People of Faith Have Led LGBTQ Advocacy Efforts Since the 1969 Stonewall Riots People of faith have been at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ rights for more than 50 years. Jun 27, 2019 Emily London