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Haydarpaşa Terminal
Haydarpaşa Terminus
|Station statistics
|Haydarpaşa Gar sk, Haydarpaşa, İstanbul, Turkey
|40°59′46″N 29°01′07″E / 40.996227°N 29.018636°ECoordinates: 40°59′46″N 29°01′07″E / 40.996227°N 29.018636°E
|İETT Bus, Ferry service
|Structure type
|Other information
|1969 (25 kV AC)
|Station code
|Owned by
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|Akbil, Istanbulkart
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|Temporarily closed for upgrades
The Haydarpaşa Terminal or Haydarpaşa Terminus (Turkish: Haydarpaşa Garı) is a major intercity terminal and transportation hub in Kadıköy, İstanbul. It is the busiest rail terminal in Turkey and one of the busiest in Eastern Europe. The terminal also has connections to bus and ferry services. The Moda Tramway is a few blocks south of the terminal. The terminal has a main building (opened in 1908) that houses the headquarters of District 1.
Haydarpaşa Terminal is the western terminus of the Istanbul-Ankara Main Line and was the western terminus of the former Baghdad Railway (İstanbul-Konya-Adana-Aleppo-Baghdad) and the Hejaz Railway (İstanbul-Konya-Adana-Aleppo-Damascus-Amman-Medina).[1] The tracks do not cross the Bosphorus, but there is a train ferry which carries rail cars from the Haydarpaşa Terminal on the Asian side to the Sirkeci Terminal on the European side.[1]
It is now proposed<<citation-needed>> that the station will be used as a terminal for high speed intercity trains to Ankara, while suburban trains will instead run through the Marmaray tunnel to the European side of the city.
Ottoman Era (1872–1922)[edit]
İstanbul was the capital of the Ottoman Empire as well as the largest city in the empire. İstanbul was a major economic and cultural hub. However, İstanbul had no rail links, so in 1871 Sultan Abdülaziz ordered a rail line to be built from Haydarpaşa to İzmit.[2] Haydarpaşa station opened in 1872, when the railway reached Gebze. In 1888 the Anatolian Railway (CFOA) took over the line and the station. Since the station was built next to the Bosphorus, freight trains would unload at Haydarpaşa and the freight would be transferred to ships. Haydarpaşa station saw its first regular passenger service in 1890: a daily train from Haydarpaşa to İzmit.[2] In 1892 the CFOA built a line to Ankara and shortly after a daily train ran between the two cities.
Haydarpaşa was chosen to be the northern terminus of the Baghdad Railway and the Hedjaz Railway in 1904 and with rail traffic increasing, a new and larger building was required. The Anatolian Railway hired two German architects; Otto Ritter and Helmut Conu to build the new building. They chose a neo-classical structure and construction started in 1906. Its foundation is based on 1100 wooden piles, each 21 meters long, driven into the mushy shore by a steam hammer. German and Italian stonemasons crafted the facade embellishments of the terminal. The German engineers and craftsmen who worked at the construction site of the building established a small German neighbourhood in the Yeldeğirmeni quarter of Kadıköy. The new pseudo-castle structure was completed in on August 19, 1909. The new terminal was inaugurated on November 4, 1909 for the anniversary of Mehmed V.[2] The new terminal was built on land reclaimed from the sea. World War I broke out in 1914 and the Ottoman Empire sided with the Central Powers against the Allied Powers. The Ottomans lost and İstanbul was taken over by the British Empire. Haydarpaşa was under strong military control by the British during the occupation.
Republican Era (1923–Present)[edit]
The Turkish Independence War ended October 29, 1923. The Republic of Turkey was formed and the British Empire withdrew from İstanbul. Haydarpaşa terminal was still under CFOA control but in 1927, the newly formed Turkish State Railways took over the CFOA and the terminal, in an attempt to nationalize all Turkish railways.[3] In 1927 the CIWL started a premier train service from Haydarpaşa to Ankara: the Anatolian Express. This all-sleeper train traveled daily between the two cities. In 1938 the Eastern Express entered service from Haydarpaşa to the eastern Turkish city of Kars, a distance of 1,994 km (1,239 mi).[4] With the completion of the Baghdad Railway to Baghdad, the famous Taurus Express entered service in 1940 from Haydarpaşa to Baghdad, a distance of 2,566 km (1,594 mi).[5] In 1965 the Trans-Asia Express entered service from Haydarpaşa to Tehran, a distance of 3,059 km (1,901 mi).[6] In 1969, the tracks from Haydarpaşa to Gebze were electrified with 25 kV AC catenary for the Haydarpaşa-Gebze Commuter Line.[3]
In 1979 a tanker burning on the Bosphorus damaged the terminal building, but was restored a few months later. On November 28, 2010 a fire caused by carelessness during the "restoration" process destroyed the roof and the 4th floor of the terminal building.[7]
In 2011, World Monuments Fund, the New York-based heritage preservation organization, placed the railway terminal on its 2012 Watch, drawing attention to the uncertain future of the historical site.[7] There are plans to transform the terminal building into a luxury hotel. In November 2012, the station was the site of a three day art exhibit entitled: "Haydarpasa: Past, Present and Uncertain Future" which was organised in collaboration with the WMF, and featured Canadian and Turkish artists and photographers, seeking to raise international interest in preserving the station as a vibrant public transportation hub. In October 2013, the same art event is to be held in Vienna, Austria also on the theme of heritage preservation.
Marmaray and upgrading works[edit]
On February 2, 2012, Haydarpaşa Railway Terminal temporarily closed to long distance trains for at least 30 months to allow for the construction of the Istanbul–Ankara high-speed railway, and the Marmaray rail transport project which will connect Istanbul's Asian and European sides via an undersea commuter train line. There will be no train services between Istanbul and the Asian destinations of Turkey (with the sole exception of the suburban line to Pendik, a suburb 45 km east of Istanbul).[8] In April 2012, commuter service to Gebze was suspended past Pendik.[9] Finally, as announced by the Turkish State Railways, the only remaining train service from Haydarpaşa, the suburban line to Pendik, closed on 19 June 2013 for at least 24 months for line improvement works.
Due to construction of the Istanbul-Ankara high-speed railway and Marmaray, train services to Haydarpaşa have been temporarily suspended.
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There are tombs and monuments in the Haydarpaşa Cemetery near the military hospital, dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers, who lost their lives during the Crimean War (1854–1856) and during the two World Wars (1914-1918 and 1939-1945, respectively.)
The northwest wing of the 19th century Selimiye Barracks, which was transformed into a military hospital during the Crimean War, was the place where nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale cared wounded and infected British soldiers. Her room is today a museum, and her belongings are exhibited to honor her memory. The museum also contains other items which date from the Crimean War.
The buildings of the Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, GATA Military Hospital, Dr. Siyami Ersek Hospital and the present-day Haydarpaşa Campus of the Marmara University (the former Haydarpaşa High School, which was originally built as the Mekteb-i Tıbbiye-i Şahane (Imperial Medical School) and designed by architects Alexander Vallaury and Raimondo D'Aronco) are located close to the terminal.
The Port of Haydarpaşa at the north is one of the main container terminals of Turkey.
Public transport links[edit]
- Suburban train Haydarpaşa-Gebze
- Ferryboat Kadıköy-Haydarpaşa-Karaköy
- Sea bus Haydarpaşa-Kabataş
- Train-ferryboat Haydarpaşa Terminal-Sirkeci Terminal
In popular culture[edit]
In film[edit]
The terminal was a scene used in the 2009 Chanel No. 5 short film commercial, starring Audrey Tautou and model Travis Davenport.
In music[edit]
Famous rock band Garbage's video clip for 'Run Baby Run' was also partly shot in Haydarpasa Railway Terminal.
See also[edit]
- Baghdad Railway
- Hejaz Railway
- Istanbul Sirkeci Terminal, the other major train terminal of Istanbul on the European side
- List of train stations in Turkey
- Public transport in Istanbul
- ^ a b Haydarpaşa Station History - Trains and Railways of Turkey
- ^ a b c CFOA History - Trains and Railways of Turkey
- ^ a b TCDD History - Trains and Railways of Turkey
- ^ The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Steam and Rail - By Colin Garrat and Max Wade-Matthews, page 401
- ^ The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Steam and Rail - By Colin Garrat and Max Wade-Matthews, page 396
- ^ The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Steam and Rail - By Colin Garrat and Max Wade-Matthews, page 403
- ^ Haydarpaşa Railway Station WMF Program: 2012 Watch - World Monuments Fund
- ^ Haydarpasa closed for restoration after 104 years - PortTurkey.com
- ^ TCDD Official Site - Haydarpaşa commuter train timetables
External links[edit]
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Proud MaryFri, Jun 29th 2012, 12:34
Texas is one of only 18 states that lack an out legislator, which advocates believe is key to passing pro-equality legislation. Gonzalez was endorsed by the Washington D.C.-based Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund and the only candidate backed by the Equality Texas Equity PAC in the primary.http://www.dallasvoice.com/proud-mary-10119145.html
Sean Patrick Maloney Wins Democratic Nod for Hudson Valley House SeatWed, Jun 27th 2012, 14:03
"Sean has proven he knows how to get things done in Washington," said Chuck Wolfe, president of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, a nationwide group that works to elect out candidates to office. "He's deeply experienced and absolutely committed to finding ways to put New Yorkers and all Americans back to work. As an openly gay dad, he'll also be an authentic voice for LGBT families across the country. We're extremely pleased about tonight's big win."http://gaycitynews.com/sean-patrick-maloney-wins-democratic-nod-for-hudson-valley-house-seat/
Victory Fund endorses out lesbian Ann Johnson in Texas House race in HoustonWed, Jun 27th 2012, 14:00
Victory Fund spokesman Denis Dison said having two openly LGBT legislators join the Texas House would intensify the impact and change in dialogue among the conservative-controlled House.
"Ann's deep experience as an assistant district attorney and legal advocate for kids makes her well-suited to serve in the Texas House," he told Instant Tea. "She is carrying on her family's impressive legacy of public service, and we are proud to support her campaign."http://www.dallasvoice.com/victory-fund-endorses-houston-lesbian-ann-johnson-texas-house-race-10118854.html
David Richardson, Joe Saunders, Stephen Smith endorsed by Gay & Lesbian Victory FundTue, Jun 26th 2012, 16:57
The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund has issued 17 new endorsements of openly LGBT candidates running in the United States, including three in Florida:
"Two newly-endorsed candidates for the Florida House of Representatives, Joe Saunders and Dave Richardson, would be the Sunshine State's first openly gay state lawmakers," according to Victory Fund.http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2012/06/david-richardson-joe-saunders-stephen-smith-endorsed-by-gay-lesbian-victory-fund.html
Victory Pride PartyTue, Jun 19th 2012, 16:51
All the proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the Gay and Lesbian Victory Institute. The institute holds trainings and professional development programs for LGBTs who want to run for public office.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-duran/victory-pride-party_b_1601095.html
Gay N.H. Executive Council candidate stumps in D.C.Tue, Jun 19th 2012, 16:48
The Victory Fund on Friday hosted a fundraiser for gay New Hampshire Executive Council candidate Chris Pappas at the Beacon Bar and Grill's Sky Lounge in D.C.
"Chris is a rising political star who's already deeply experienced and knowledgeable about state government," said Victory Fund CEO Chuck Wolfe. "If he wins this race he'll be one of the state's highest-ranking openly LGBT officials, but more importantly he'll be in a position to serve all the people of New Hampshire. We're proud to endorse him."
The new face of politics: District 75 representative-elect Mary Edna Gonzalez focused on helping peopleFri, Jun 8th 2012, 17:19
"This is a big victory for Mary, for El Paso and for Texas," said Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Victory Fund, in a press release. "The people of El Paso will be represented by a talented and committed fighter who knows how to get things done in Austin. And LGBT Texans will be represented by an authentic voice in the Capitol, standing up and speaking out for fairness and freedom for all."http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_20775228/new-face-politics-district-75-representative-elect-mary
Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund announces endorsements in Ga. Gold Dome racesFri, Jun 8th 2012, 17:13
The national Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund already announced its backing of state Rep. Rashad Taylor and state Rep. Karla Drenner in the July 31 Democratic primary earlier this week.Today, the organization rolled out the rest of its Georgia state legislative endorsements.http://www.thegavoice.com/news/georgia-news/4642-gay-a-lesbian-victory-fund-announces-endorsements-in-ga-gold-dome-races
Zipprich Named Bohnett LGBT Leadership FellowFri, Jun 8th 2012, 17:13
Red Bank Councilman Ed Zipprich was named a David Bohnett LGBT Leadership Fellow, the Gay and Lesbian Victory Institute announced Tuesday.
Zipprich, borough council's only openly gay representative, is one of 11 open LGBT leaders in government and non-profit organizations who will receive scholarships to attend an elite executive development program at Harvard Kennedy School this July.http://redbank.patch.com/articles/zipprich-named-bohnett-lgbt-leadership-fellow
Two world leaders at NATO conference are openly gayFri, Jun 8th 2012, 17:12
Denis Dison, vice president of communications for the Victory Fund, whose mission is to elect LGBT politicians, said certain legitimacy can only come from a democratic election.
"When they speak to their colleagues, it's quite different than speaking on behalf of an NGO," he said.
Dison added that when politicians like Sigurðardóttir are working to solve global issues like the financial crisis, it can make all gay people seem more conventional.
"The fact that she's an out lesbian and speaking about issues that everyone else cares about and is working on, makes people become aware that we are professionals and leaders just like everybody else is," Dison said. "Our job as out LGBT people is not solely to be LGBT advocates but to be, when we can, leaders of whole communities that work on issues that effect everybody."http://chicagophoenix.com/2012/05/20/two-world-leaders-at-nato-conference-are-openly-gay/
The Victory Fund: Making History, One LGBT Candidate At A TimeFri, Jun 8th 2012, 17:11
Just two days after the victory, I received an email from The Victory Fund asking "Are you next?" I have known for a long time that running for office is in my future, but this campaign, and now The Victory Fund, had placed politics front and center in my present. The email encouraged me to apply to their "Onward to Victory" contest to earn an all-expenses-paid candidate and campaign staff training. Working on campaigns is exactly what I want to be doing right now, and my own run may be far sooner than I had ever anticipated.http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/the-victory-fund-making-history-one-lgbt-candidate-at-a-time/politics/2012/05/16/39171
Long Beach to Host International LGBT ConferenceFri, Jun 8th 2012, 17:11
The Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute, which produces the annual conference, is the nation's leading organization that identifies, trains and supports openly LGBT public officials. The Victory Institute is one of the most influential LGBT organizations in the United States, as its annual convention is considered extremely important to the political progress of the LGBT community (and can be a boon to the local economy). Leading up to the conference, the Victory Institute will also host a non-partisan candidate & campaign training for interested future LGBT candidates for office.http://www.lbpost.com/news/2000000270-long-beach-to-host-international-lgbt-conference
Long Beach to host Victory Conference, nation's largest LGBT meetingFri, Jun 8th 2012, 17:09
This December, Long Beach will play host to the The Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute's LGBT Leaders 2012 Conference, the largest annual gathering of LGBT elected and appointed officials in the nation. The 29th annual conference will be held in downtown Long Beach Nov. 29 to Dec. 2.http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_20649831/long-beach-host-victory-conference-nations-largest-lgbt
1 gay candidate wins, 1 loses in city electionsFri, Jun 8th 2012, 17:08
With Cannon's defeat, Sherman remains one of only three out city council members in Texas, along with Fort Worth's Joel Burns and Houston's Mike Laster, according to the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund.http://www.dallasvoice.com/1-candidate-wins-1-loses-municipal-elections-10112777.html
Inside Obama's LGBT Donor Machine: How The President Will Make Millions From Gay Marriage PushFri, Jun 8th 2012, 17:06
Denis Dison of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund was careful to point out that while Obama's gay marriage endorsement will be a boost to his campaign, the gay community has donated generously from the very start. "It's not as if people who are self-identified as gay or lesbian didn't bundle before," he said. "It's that they're doing it openly. That sends a message to the candidate they're supporting. We're behaving a little more like the corporate world in that regard."
Lesbian and gay candidatesFri, Jun 8th 2012, 17:00
Chuck Wolfe talked about the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund and Leadership Fund, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the number of openly gay candidates running for office in 2012, the amount of money the group raises, the organization's history, and role the issue of same-sex marriage might play in the 2012 elections.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305985-4
Gay political donors move from margins to mainstreamFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:59
"People just have a better understanding and appreciation about how much impact they can have," said Chuck Wolfe, president of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, which works to elect openly gay and lesbian officials. Its budget has increased nearly sixfold in the last decade.
"They're electing state legislators who can deal with marriage issues. They're electing school board members who can talk about bullying," Wolfe said.http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-gay-donors-20120513,0,5615502.story
Openly gay NC legislator: 'We have to continue to fight'Fri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:56
Denis Dison of the Victory Fund, a nonprofit group dedicated to electing LGBT candidates to office, said that today is "bittersweet" for North Carolina. In spite of the passage of Amendment One, he said, "The fact that they are still going to have an LGBT voice in the state legislature is cause for hope."http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/05/09/openly-gay-nc-legislator-we-have-to-continue-to-fight/
Quinn's Persistent GadfliesFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:55
Inside the hotel, the openly gay Ms. Quinn was speaking at a fundraiser for the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, which aims to elect gay candidates.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304203604577394194223832810.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
UPDATED BREAKING NEWS: Obama supports marriage equalityFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:52
"This is a watershed moment for the LGBT civil rights movement, but it's also a call to action. A president's vocal support for our community is a fantastic asset, but nothing can replace the hard work it will take to ensure we win the rights we deserve," said Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Victory Fund.
"This year in Maryland and Washington state, marriage equality laws long sought by openly gay and lesbian state lawmakers were finally passed. Those successes came after determined efforts by coalitions of national, state and local LGBT groups, as well as tireless lobbying by the men and women whose lives would be most affected by these victories," Wolfe said.
Locals turn out to support Del. Senate candidateFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:49
The D.C. fundraiser was sponsored by the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, a national group that supports the election of openly LGBT candidates on the local, state and national level. The group has endorsed Staton.http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/05/04/locals-turn-out-to-support-del-senate-candidate/
Bi House hopeful to visit DallasFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:48
Kyrsten Sinema, a former Arizona state senator who's vying to become the first bisexual member of Congress, will be in Dallas on Sunday, April 29, for a fundraiser sponsored by Stonewall Democrats, the Human Rights Campaign and the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund.http://www.dallasvoice.com/bi-house-hopeful-visit-dallas-10107915.html
Mo. lawmaker says he is gay, denounces school billFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:48
A spokesman for the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, a national group that backs gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual candidate, said Wyatt is the only openly gay Republican in the nation who is currently serving in a state legislature. Other gay Republicans have served in state legislatures in the past. Two other members of the Missouri House, both Democrats from urban areas, are openly homosexual. One Democratic Missouri state senator is also openly lesbian.http://www.ksro.com/news/article.aspx?id=2286570
LGBT candidates come out in force for 2012 electionFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:43
MSNBC's Thomas Roberts talks to Denis Dison of the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, about the emergence of more LGBT candidates for political office, and how that could impact efforts to marriage equality.http://video.msnbc.msn.com/msnbc-tv/47232740/#47232740
Gay El Paso House candidate Mary Gonzalez to visit Dallas for LGBT fundraiser next weekFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:43
Mary Gonzalez, an openly gay candidate for Texas House from El Paso, will be in Dallas on Thursday, May 3 for a fundraiser sponsored by the Texas Equity PAC, the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, and Annie's List.http://www.dallasvoice.com/gay-el-paso-house-candidate-mary-gonzalez-visit-dallas-lgbt-fundraiser-week-10107993.html
Victory Fund backs gay man for school boardFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:41
The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund this week endorsed Jacobson in the race.
"Jack Jacobson has proven his dedication to serving the District and Ward 2 as an elected member of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission," said Victory Fund vice president Denis Dison. "We are eager to support openly LGBT leaders like Jack who want to work to make their communities better."http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/04/26/victory-fund-backs-gay-man-for-school-board/
The Power ListFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:40
In a year that saw Victory Fund–endorsed Alex Morse, America's youngest gay mayor, in office in Holyoke, Mass., Wolfe's organization continued to serve an integral role in getting more LGBT officials elected to office. And, with seven openly gay politicians running for Congress this November -- including Tammy Baldwin -- 2012 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Wolfe.
2012 proving busy year for Victory FundFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:38
It's been a busy month for Victory Fund President Chuck Wolfe.
The organization raised more than $450,000 in a D.C. fundraiser, helped elect Pennsylvania's first openly gay state legislator and announced that South Dakota has its first out public official.http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/04/26/2012-proving-busy-year-for-victory-fund/
McDuffie, Day Net Ward 5 EndorsementsFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:35
Day, who earned a 5 rating from the GLAA, beating out every Democrat except Hubbard, has received the backing of the D.C. Log Cabin Republicans and the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, a national organization that seeks to elect openly LGBT, qualified candidates.
Added Denis Dison, Victory Fund vice president of communications: ''Tim is an accomplished and committed community leader, a small business owner and a good government activist who has already made a difference for his Ward. As an openly gay person of color, Tim's service on the D.C. City Council would also reflect the diversity of the city's LGBT community. He's incredibly well-qualified to help lead D.C., and we're proud to endorse him.''
Gay Politicians Come Out In Force for 2012 RacesFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:32
This year, more out candidates like Sinema may be running for office than ever before. The main organization for recruiting, training and funding these candidates, the nonpartisan Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, has already backed more than 100 national, state and local LGBT candidates, and expects that number to double before November.http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/04/26/gay-politicians-come-out-in-force-for-2012-races.html
Sims Wins Primary, On Track to Become Pennsylvania's 1st Openly Gay LegislatorFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:24
Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, said of Sims' win, "LGBT Pennsylvanians will finally have a voice in their state legislature, and what a strong and unyielding voice it will be. We are thrilled for Brian, who ran a remarkable campaign."http://www.advocate.com/politics/politicians/2012/04/25/sims-wins-primary-track-become-pennsylvanias-1st-openly-gay
Mitt Romney's Gay Spokesman: A Milestone in Republican PoliticsFri, Jun 8th 2012, 16:21
This year, there is even an openly gay Republican candidate running for Congress, Massachusetts' Richard Tisei, who has been endorsed by the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund.
Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Victory Fund, said the more openly gay people are in politics -- from elected office to the staff and appointee level -- the more role models there are, and the more sensitive the internal debate is likely to be.
Longtime gay activist Ken Britt announces run for Ga. House seatMon, Apr 23rd 2012, 15:45
Ken Britt, the retired executive director of Atlanta's Alston & Bird law firm, announced today he is running for the state House seat vacated by Democratic Rep. Kathy Ashe who recently announced she is retiring from her post after serving 10 terms.http://www.thegavoice.com/news/georgia-news/4484-longtime-gay-activist-ken-britt-announces-run-for-state-house-seat
Romney hires gay nat'l security spokespersonMon, Apr 23rd 2012, 15:40
The Romney campaign has reportedly hired a gay veteran GOP communication specialist and former Bush administration official as its spokesperson for national security issues.
Chuck Wolfe, CEO of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, praised Grenell for taking on the role with the Romney campaign.
"Good for him," Wolfe said. "We applaud the participation of out professionals in government and politics. Whether you're a Democrat or a Republican, serving openly is important. It allows you to speak honestly about yourself and the LGBT community to colleagues inside campaigns and government offices."
Victory Fund honors Baldwin, Maryland lawmakers at DC brunchThu, Apr 19th 2012, 17:15
The Victory Fund honored Wisconsin Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin and Maryland's eight gay lawmakers who helped secure passage of their state's marriage equality bill during its National Champagne Brunch in Washington, D.C., last weekend.http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=67634
Baldwin calls for marriage equality plank in Dem platformWed, Apr 18th 2012, 12:03
U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin has joined the chorus of those calling for an endorsement of marriage equality in the Democratic Party platform, saying the inclusion of such language would be a "statement of values."
The candidate made the remarks prior to her speech at the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund's annual brunch at the Washington Hilton.
Victory Fund Honors Gay Md. LawmakersWed, Apr 18th 2012, 11:40
The Victory Fund honored the eight gay and lesbian lawmakers who spearheaded the passage of Maryland's marriage equality bill in Washington, D.C., on Sunday.
Delegates Anne Kaiser (D-Montgomery), Heather Mizeur (D-Montgomery), Mary Washington (D-Baltimore City), Bonnie Cullison (D-Montgomery) and Luke Clippinger (D-Baltimore City) and state Sen. Rick Madaleno (D-Montgomery) received a standing ovation at the organization's National Champagne Brunch at the Washington Hilton. Delegates Peter Murphy (D-Calvert) and Maggie McIntosh (D-Baltimore City) were unable to attend the event, but Victory Fund intern Geoff Corey described the legislators as an inspiration to LGBT young people before he introduced them.http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=local&sc2=news&sc3=&id=132016
Baldwin: Congress Must Pass ENDA, Repeal DOMAWed, Apr 18th 2012, 11:39
A confident Wisconsin Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin received a standing ovation at the Victory Fund's National Champagne Brunch in Washington, D.C., on Sunday.
During her speech at the Washington Hilton, Baldwin once again urged her colleagues to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act. "There are now thousands of loving couples who are legally married in their own state, but not in the eyes of the federal government," she said. "We must ensure that every marriage, every family is recognized and honored by the federal government."http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=politics&sc2=news&sc3=&id=132006
Baldwin raised more than $2 million in Q1 2012Fri, Apr 13th 2012, 18:23
Lesbian Rep. Tammy Baldwin has raised more than $2 million over the course of the first quarter of 2012 in her bid to become the first openly gay person elected to the U.S. Senate.
The candidate is set to be the featured speaker at the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund's annual national campaign brunch, which will take place Sunday at the Washington Hilton.
Quinn Woos Gays, WomenFri, Apr 6th 2012, 14:17
Denis Dison, a vice president at the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, a group that backs gay and lesbian candidates for public office, said having an "out-lesbian" as mayor of New York City would be a "game changer."
"It would be a milestone for LGBT people, not only in the United States but around the world, given the profile of the city," Mr. Dison said. "It would be a signal about the progress that all LGBT and women have made in the political arena."http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303404704577308101195811184.html
Two gay candidates seek office in DelawareFri, Mar 23rd 2012, 17:35
A gay former judge running for the office of Delaware Insurance Commissioner and a gay Realtor running for the State Senate in a district that includes the popular gay resort town of Rehoboth Beach have a good chance of winning their races, according to political observers.
Crane and Staton have been endorsed by the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, a national group that helps raise money for LGBT candidates for public office.
4 openly gay candidates seek Texas House seatsMon, Mar 19th 2012, 12:17
Since 2003, when Austin Democrat Glen Maxey left the Texas House, no out LGBT person has served in the Texas Legislature.
The Lone Star State is now one of only 18 states that lacks an openly LGBT state legislator, according to the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, the Washington, D.C.-based PAC that backs out candidates nationwide.
But at least four LGBT candidates for Texas House will be seeking to change that this year.http://www.dallasvoice.com/4-openly-gay-candidates-seek-texas-house-seats-10104602.html
BREAKING: Senate confirms gay nominee to Calif. federal courtThu, Mar 15th 2012, 17:08
The Senate on Thursday confirmed to the bench a gay judicial nominee whom Republicans had held up for four months from receiving a floor vote along with other appointees.
Chuck Wolfe, CEO of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, said Fitzgerald's legal experience "makes him an excellent choice for the federal bench."
"He joins a still very small but growing group of openly LGBT federal judges, and we commend the Obama administration for making sure these esteemed positions are open to all qualified Americans, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity," Wolfe said.
Gays, By the NumbersFri, Mar 9th 2012, 11:02
For many gay-rights activists, Baldwin's ascent to the Senate remains the top priority. "These opportunities don't come along very often for us to break a glass ceiling," said Denis Dison, spokesman for the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, a group dedicated to electing more LGBT officials.
The upside for 2012, Dison said, is a potential wave of new gay candidates. The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund has identified as priorities electing four openly gay challengers, including one Republican.
National news in brief: March 2Fri, Mar 2nd 2012, 17:22
Duncan is among dozens of LGBT candidates on the ballot in Florida hoping to join the 26 openly gay elected officials in the Sunshine State, including two that are competing in a four-way race for the same seat on the Orlando City Council. They are among hundreds competing this year nationwide.
According to Denis Dison of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, there are currently 77 Victory Fund-endorsed candidates on ballots across the country, but by November, that number could be closer to 200. Pennsylvania is fielding three openly gay state House candidates alone with Brian Simms, Christopher Dietz and Kelly McEntee.http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/03/02/national-news-in-brief-march-2/
Taking a standFri, Mar 2nd 2012, 17:21
A week after making national headlines over her refusal to marry straight couples until marriage equality arrives in Texas, openly gay Dallas County District Judge Tonya Parker is focusing on the work in her courtroom.
Parker also isn't believed to have sought an endorsement from the Washington, D.C.-based Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, a political action committee that backs openly LGBT candidates nationwide.
She does now appear on the group's list of out officials, who are placed there if the Victory Fund confirms that they are out or if a news article mentions them being open, spokesman Denis Dison said.
Public Policy Polling: "Baldwin leads Thompson 46-45 in this month's poll"Wed, Feb 29th 2012, 16:39
Public Policy Polling new polling released today shows Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) having improved in a match-up against her closest possible Senate competitor, former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson (R) -- although the changes are within the margin of error and continue to show a nearly tied race between the two.
Tiffany Muller, vice president for political operations at the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, said in astatement, "Tammy is talking about the issues most Wisconsin families really care about, so it's no surprise that her message is resonating with Wisconsin voters."
Gay candidates run openly for Pennsylvania office: 'A remarkable amount of progress'Tue, Feb 28th 2012, 10:11
With three "open and out" candidates seeking state House seats this year, chances are better than ever that Pennsylvania's gay and lesbian community will have its first known voice in the General Assembly at this time next year.
Denis Dison, spokesman for the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, a political action committee that seeks to increase the gay voice in government, noted at least 30 states have elected gay state lawmakers to date, including traditionally red states like Utah, Georgia and Oklahoma.
But Pennsylvania, over the last few years has been building a deeper bench at the local level. There are gay elected officeholders in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg — where City Controller Dan Miller plans to run for mayor next year — and smaller communities like Millersburg.
Victory Fund Brunch 2012 San Diego Features NYC Mayoral Candidate Christine QuinnMon, Feb 27th 2012, 15:40
Two Election 2012 priorities stood out at yesterday's Victory Fund brunch at the Catamaran resort on Mission Bay: getting Tammy Baldwin, Democratic congresswoman from Wisconsin, elected to the U.S. Senate; and strengthening financial support for LGBT candidates in general – especially those who promise to actively battle for equality under the law for Americans of all sexual orientations and gender identities.http://lgbtweekly.com/2012/02/27/victory-fund-brunch-2012-san-diego-features-nyc-mayoral-candidate-christine-quinn/
Gay sheriff prompts intriguing questionsMon, Feb 27th 2012, 10:56
There have been no openly gay Republicans in Congress since 2006, when another Arizonan — U.S. Rep. Jim Kolbe — retired. And the nation's 7,382 state legislators include 93 openly gay Democrats but not a single openly gay Republican, according to the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund.
"If you're an openly gay Republican, you face a platform that is sometimes not welcoming," said Chuck Wolfe, the fund's president. "It's going to take a while to reverse that feeling."http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iW9DrXEhpEup4YgXl-NL-HO2opKg?docId=47f46cc517a3496397c45bf373d1279d


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For the first few months of this year, the U.S. economy was moving steadily toward recovery. The Credit Managers' Index (CMI), a key indicator of corporate economic trends, registered a rise each month from August 2009 until April 2010, and other benchmarks gave cause for optimism.
Then came May, with the BP oil leak, worries about European sovereign debt, disappointing employment data, and a sudden drop in the CMI index. Talk of a double-dip recession resumed, and CFOs were torn: Should they ramp up for growth or once again batten down the hatches?
The dilemma as to whether to reduce inventory if another downturn is coming or gear up for a resumption of growth is particularly acute now, as companies debate how to prepare for the holiday shopping season.
"No one is confident that they should buy up into this fourth quarter in a significant way, but, by the same token, they don't want to miss opportunities," says Bryan Eshelman, a retail and consumer products specialist with business advisory firm AlixPartners. "So it's really investing in the capability to react quickly that will help those that are most successful this fourth quarter."
Fortunately, the Great Recession prompted many companies to reevaluate their methods of demand forecasting and planning. Companies now test the market more frequently, assessing customer intentions via such means as dipping into markets tentatively before plunging into huge inventory orders. Merchandising methods, dubbed "hold-and-flow" and "delayed-distribution," are increasingly helping managers to look before they leap.
At the same time, corporate forecasters have grown more cognizant of the role companies themselves play in sparking or dampening demand. Rather than rely solely on such venerable prediction metrics as same-store sales, they are attempting to gauge how their own pricing, advertising, and sales practices affect customer behavior and how they can refine those practices to boost sales.
For these practices to succeed, some experts say, CFOs will need to begin linking sales predictions to production planning, instead of allowing the two functions to operate separately. At Coach, a maker of luxury handbags and other wardrobe accessories, CFO Mike Devine says that his role is "to make sure the organization maintains discipline in having our production forecasts line up with our sales forecasts." Rather than enforcing preexisting production, inventory, and sales plans, finance chiefs must be able to make quick adjustments as conditions change.
Before the recession, CFOs typically approached forecasting and planning "on a strategic basis," says Charlie Chase, business enablement manager for software company SAS Institute. "Now they need to do it on a tactical basis," he says. Think of it as an early Christmas present the company can give itself.
Going with the Flow
The recession schooled finance chiefs on the inherent risks of placing large inventories in a supply chain. Previously, companies typically made or bought products and distributed them to stores in bulk because that was the cheapest way to do it. Until, that is, demand dried up and companies had to take big write-downs and unload the goods at deep discount, if at all.