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Public Statements:

Read Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline's statement regarding redistricting and restoring voter rights for ex-offenders at the Legislative Black Caucus Rally.  2/2013

Read Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline's testimony to the Senate committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services about LGBT adoption.  2/2012

Open Letter to Virginia General Attorney Ken Cuchinelli by Rev. David Ensign in response to Cuchinelli's statement encouraging the repeal of non-discrimination policies at Virginian colleges and universities, 3/2010

"The AG's Letter: Protect Citizens with Full Weight of the Law," article by Rev. David Ensign, POFEV board member and guest columnist for The Richmond Times Dispatch, 3/2010

"Gay Leaders Not Just Partying" by POFEV member Jonathan Lebolt in response to Style Weekly article that dismissed concerns regarding Buju Banton's anti-gay song lyrics, 10/2009

"A Religious Approach to Homosexuality," Keynote Address by Leetha Dawson Scanzoni at the 'Faith Beyond Boundaries' Conference sponsored by POFEV and held at the Richmond Holocaust Museum, 9/25/2005

In the News:

"Gay Marriage Supporters Rally in VA for Annual Valentine's Day Demonstration, LGBTQ Nation

"Local Church Advocates for Marriage Equality," NV Daily, 2/14/13

"Virginians Witness & Pray for Marriage in Richmond," WRIC TV 8, 2/14/13

"Virginians Rally for Marriage," Metro Weekly, 2/14/13

"VA Lawmakers Fail to Repeal Gay Marriage Ban," Reston Patch, 2/14/13

"Same-Sex Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses in Arlington," Clarendon Patch, 2/14/13

"Same-Sex Couples Get Married in D.C., Turned Away in VA," CBS Washington D.C., 2/14/13

"Advocates Rally Against VA Same-sex Marriage Ban," Washington Blade, 2/14/13

"Virginia Gay Marriage Protest," Huffington Post, 2/14/13

"Witness for Marriage Shines Light on the Lack of Equality," Gay RVA, 2/14/13

"Same-sex Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses Across Virginia," Hampton News WVEC, 2/14/13

"Groups Announce 'Don't Hate, Legislate' Rally," Gay RVA, 4/16/2010

"Join the March Forward into Freedom," Gay RVA, 3/31/2010

"Love and Tolerance Won in Response to Westboro Baptist Church," Virginia Beach Progressives, 3/2/2010

"Richmond LGBT Groups Unite Against Visiting Hate Group," LGBT Stonewall Caucus, 2/27/2010

"Richmond LGBT Community Rallies Around Targets of Westboro Baptist Church," VA Pride, 2/26/2010

"LGBT Leaders Issue Joint Statement on WBC Protests," Gay RVA, 2/26/2010

"Loving Equally on Valentine's Day," Gay RVA, 2/9/2010

"Standing Up for Love, Equality Style," Gay RVA, 1/25/2010

"Richmond Regional Candidates' Forum," Richmond Telegraph, 9/09

"Film at Byrd Will Focus on Homosexuality & Faith," Richmond Times Dispatch, 1/08

"Creating a World for Families: Metro DC PFLAG Unveils 2007 Honorees Actor Doug Spearman, Morris-Day Architects, People of Faith," Metro DC PFLAG, 3/07

"Groups Use Faith to Back Both Sides of Marriage Amendment," The Virginian Pilot, 10/06

"Churches Thrust into Debate on Marriage," The Roanoke Times, 10/06

"VOP urges No Vote on Amendment #1," Virginia Organizing Project, 10/06

"Rodef Shalom Rabbi Leads Vigil for Gay Rights," Washington Jewish Week, 3/06

"After Arson, an Outpouring of Comfort: Real Fabric of VA Community Emerges to Aid Church Reeling From Anti-Gay Attack," The Washington Post, 7/05