Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says his Muslim faith shapes his progressive views. Speaking recently to faith leaders in Detroit, El-Sayed emphasized accountability and helping others. El-Sayed supports “Medicare for All” and highlights growing inequality and the responsibility of the wealthy. As progressive Democrats gain traction, some connect their economic policies with religious beliefs. Faith-driven economic initiatives extend beyond elections, with some organizations supporting workers' rights. These efforts are being seen across the country. Religious support for labor movements is not new, even if it has ebbed and flowed in the U.S. over the centuries.

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A right-wing Israeli activist holds a sign which reads "Its about time to settle in the Bashan", in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

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FILE - Right-wing activist Laura Loomer, April 15, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

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Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., speaks to the Faith & Freedom Coalition, a gathering of conservative Christian activists and leaders, Friday, June 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)