Becky Lourey for Governor

“I believe Minnesotans embrace a common value: to ensure every family has the opportunity to live in a safe neighborhood, and every individual has access to a living wage job, quality education and affordable health care.”






	Good Times for All at the Becky Lourey Roast
SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, December 9 4-6pm	Neighborhood House Paul & Sheila Wellstone Community Center 179 E. Robie Street Saint Paul , Minnesota Download or print an invitation.





MY MESSAGE TO CONGRESS "Please End This War"
So began Becky's speech at The Voices for Peace Rally on the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol on Sunday, September 23. The Voices for Peace Rally brought together peace organizations, labor unions, environmental groups, and religious organizations. Read or print a copy of Becky's passionate message to Congress.





CITY PAGES NAMES BECKY LOUREY Best Politician of 2007
Even though Becky Lourey is no longer in office, City Pages still considers her the best politician. Her integrity and commitment to good policy made her the hands down choice for this coveted award! http://bestof.citypages.com/2007/the-city-gritty/69925/






	Becky Lourey paid a visit to Congressman Jim Oberstar while in Washington, DC lobbying for a Department of Peace.







WONDER WHAT BECKY IS UP TO THESE DAYS?
Officially, Becky Lourey returned to an active role at Nemadji Research, the business that she and her husband Gene created and own. But you know Becky...a regular 10 hour a day job is not quite enough for her! Becky has been seen all around the State of Minnesota giving speeches about peace, women in politics, and even "defining happiness". Click here to see a listing of current and past speeches which can be read online or printed.






EYES WIDE OPEN March 19, 2007 Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda
The American Friends Service Committee, a Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace and humanitarian service, a group that believes in the worth of every person and faith, and in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice, has brought to us today this powerful exhibit. Each pair of boots honors a military casualty. When I first attended this exhibition at St. Kates, I thought I wouldn’t be able to look at the boots representing Matt. But with loving, Catholic sisters of faith giving me strength, I walked over to the boots representing Minnesotans. I stood by Matt’s pair of boots – I could see Matt standing there. I bent down and rearranged the boots, heels touching, toes pointed out, just as Matt stood. It was important to me. I returned twice, and saw that no one had reset the boots side by side, but left them just as Matt stood. But how does this help us solve our conflicts differently? And how does sorrow at our own losses help us to understand the losses of others, to find that empathy which I have come to believe is one of the most important elements of a cohesive society and a possible peaceful world. Read the entire speech.
	Becky Lourey speaking at the Eyes Wide Open event honoring the soldiers who have died in the Iraq War.






Dear Friend, With our mutual desire to make Minnesota better, we share so much. We care about equal opportunity, social justice, the environment and reducing our reliance on foreign oil. During my run for Governor, we championed these issues and campaigned hard in every corner of the state. It takes a very special donor to recognize the value in helping a campaign that falls short of electoral victory, but still has accomplished so much in raising the public’s consciousness. It is my hope today that I can count on your financial support to help retire my campaign debt as soon as possible. From the endorsing convention to the primary, this campaign was focused on the key issues facing the people of our state. We wrote in-depth issue papers -- a blueprint for achieving the goals we share. Then we put our ideas on our website for all to examine, evaluate, embrace, and elicit response. We will keep the website operational, and continue to advocate for the issues we hold dear. I believe that this effort has helped Minnesotans understand the challenges we face and what can be accomplished. I know it has given many people hope. Throughout this fall I will be campaigning on behalf of the excellent candidates who have gained the primary nomination, and at the same time I will be working to retire the campaign debt. It is my hope that you can afford to help me eliminate that burden. Thank you for your prompt consideration and any assistance you can offer. I am grateful and appreciative of your support. Sincerely, Becky Lourey P.S. Remember, your campaign contribution today is eligible for full Minnesota Political Campaign Refund (up to $50 single, $100 married yearly).





On the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks, the Saint Paul Pioneer Press commented on remembering 9/ll and paid tribute to Becky Lourey as an example of an officeholder from whom the public should take heart: We elect people to deal with what may come “…We in Minnesota will also remember 9/11 this election season. Whether the war in Iraq will prevent further attacks or divert our resources and stir up more hatred of the U.S. is a dead-serious election issue for us. A Democratic candidate for governor in Tuesday's primary, state Sen. Becky Lourey, lost a son to the war against terror. Army Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Lourey, 40, died when his helicopter was shot down in Iraq last year. Sen. Lourey upheld the highest and deepest meaning of the 9/11 remembrance when she cast the only vote in the Minnesota Senate this year against a bill to restrict demonstrations at military funerals. Next to her, the flag-waving politicians looked pretty small…”