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Our 2025 Supreme Court Digest

As a longstanding interfaith organization that works deeply on policy that impacts people of faith and conscience, the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado welcomes you to our 2025 Supreme Court Digest. Understanding the cases and opinions coming from the U.S. Supreme Court helps us stay engaged in and respond to a dynamic legal and policy landscape.Continue reading “Our 2025 Supreme Court Digest”

What’s the Deal with EBD?

The Denver Police Department is seeking to implement a program of “Education Based Development” or EBD  The program would substitute current disciplinary policy with a non-disciplinary training program for specific policy violations. What is Education Based Development? EBD is derived from “Education Based Discipline”, a policy concept that is designed to de-emphasize punishment in favorContinue reading “What’s the Deal with EBD?”

The Johnson Amendment: What Faith Communities Need to Know

Since the 1950’s, the Johnson Amendment to the United States Constitution has been a key piece in protecting the separation of church and state. However, religious extremists that wish to blur the lines between church and state have been slowly working to chip away at this vital demarcation. As discussed in a previous post, weakeningContinue reading “The Johnson Amendment: What Faith Communities Need to Know”

Happy Independence Day!

July the 4th – the day we celebrate the founding of the United States of America, when people seeking freedom from a government tied to one religion said “enough!” Although our founders themselves fell short of the ideal that all are created equal, they still set a lofty goal that we still strive to bringContinue reading “Happy Independence Day!”

An Interfaith Look at the 2025 Colorado Legislative Session

Welcome to Interfaith’s annual legislative report!  As spring turns to summer, we again take a step back to reflect on what happened and the learnings we will carry forward into future policy work. Below, you will find a digital legislative report as well as our full PDF legislative report that will walk you through someContinue reading “An Interfaith Look at the 2025 Colorado Legislative Session”

Colorado Muslim Community Condemns Attack in Boulder

We are grateful for our Muslim partners for standing with Boulder’s Jewish community after the incident at the Pearl Street Mall on the afternoon of Sunday, June 1. Interfaith will continue to work with people of all faiths to stand up against acts of hatred and violence. Statement from Colorado Muslim Community Leaders*: Statement fromContinue reading “Colorado Muslim Community Condemns Attack in Boulder”

Don’t miss Interfaith’s Annual Legislative Report!

From early January to the beginning of May, Interfaith’s policy team has been hard at work representing our shared Interfaith values at the Colorado Legislative Session. We hope you’ll join us online as we reveal our 2025 Legislative Report in early June! 

A Huge Success! Interfaith’s Women’s Forum on Antisemitism & Islamophobia

Inspiring women and fabulous headwear – both were on full display at Interfaith’s Women’s Forum on Antisemitism and Islamophobia on April 28th! Nearly one hundred women from across Colorado gathered to enjoy tea, scones, mini sandwiches, and honor the history of women gathering over tea to connect, discuss, and build community. Our 2025 Women’s ForumContinue reading “A Huge Success! Interfaith’s Women’s Forum on Antisemitism & Islamophobia”

History of Voting Rights in Colorado & the Colorado Voting Rights Act

On Monday, April 14th, the House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs committee will be hearing SB25-001, the Colorado Voting Rights Act (or “COVRA”).  The bill, which already came out of the Colorado Senate, will protect Coloradans’ voting rights and help us build a more just democracy.  Interfaith supports COVRA because it protects the accessContinue reading “History of Voting Rights in Colorado & the Colorado Voting Rights Act”