Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 4:19 PM

Last chance!

Thanks to the donor match in place, supporters have been stepping up and having their contributions DOUBLED before my team and I have to send in our next public fundraising report. Hi friends, I’ll make this quick. Our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline is at midnight tonight. Thank…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 6:51 PM

Help us make the most of this

Our critical fundraising deadline is tomorrow at midnight, and we need supporters like you to help us reach our goal. Team, Our critical fundraising deadline is tomorrow at midnight, and we need supporters like you to help us reach our goal. Yesterday, Stacey let you know about a gen…

See More from Team Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 11:21 PM

Stacey and her boys

We were just digging through the archives and found this great photo of Stacey and her boys that we thought we would share. Hi friends, Happy National Sons Day! We were just digging through the archives and found this great photo of Stacey and her boys that we thought we would share…

See More from Team Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 5:33 PM

Exciting announcement!

I am so excited to announce that we have organized several generous supporters who have stepped forward with an offer to MATCH $2,000 in contributions before my critical end-of-quarter fundraising deadline on Thursday. Hi everyone, I am so excited to announce that we have organized …

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 25, 2021 at 6:25 PM

New ads to fight against Trump’s “big lie”

I am so excited to share that we are launching new ads on Facebook calling out Donald Trump’s “big lie” about the 2020 election and fighting back against the threat to our democracy with my new Truth & Justice Fund. Friends, I am so excited to share that we are launching new ads …

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 9:16 PM

How this legislation would’ve helped me

There was a time not so long ago when I wasn’t afforded paid leave at my job. I had to go back to work much earlier than I would have liked to with my children. Friends, While I was fighting to pass the “Build Back Better Act” in the House Ways & Means Committee, I shared a perso…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 4:06 PM

Note for you

Hey friends, I wanted to write you a quick note and say thanks for your ongoing support! I couldn’t do this without you. DONATE NOW Stacey Plaskett wasn't afraid to stand up to Donald Trump during his second impeachment trial. Representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, she…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 9:15 PM

My thoughts on “Justice for J6”

I know a lot of folks in D.C. are on edge about tomorrow. Trump supporters are coming back to the Capitol for a “Justice for J6” rally, fencing around the Capitol building has gone back up and Capitol Police have already issued an emergency declaration. Friends, I know a lot of folks…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 8:23 PM

“care about it outside of the womb as well!”

Stacey continues to speak truth to power in Washington, this time calling out Republicans who only seem to care about kids when they’re in a mother’s womb: Friends, Stacey continues to speak truth to power in Washington, this time calling out Republicans who only seem to care about …

See More from Team Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

September 12, 2021 at 8:38 PM

“Good for you.”

This week while Stacey was fighting to pass the most significant expansion of America’s social safety net in a generation for our kids and families, she called out the Republicans who keep talking about their own ability to pull themselves up by their bootstraps: Friends, This week …

See More from Team Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 4:28 PM

the Handmaid’s Tale in Texas

The Texas abortion ban is something that feels like it's out of the Handmaid’s Tale, in fiction but not reality in the United States. Texas Republicans are making bizarre nightmarish novel plots a reality for the millions of women in Texas. Friends, The Texas abortion ban is somethin…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 8:49 PM

Let’s get to work!

Congress is back in session this week, and here’s what I’m working on: Passing the most significant expansion of America’s social safety net for our kids and families since LBJ’s “Great Society” and FDR’s “New Deal” Friends, Congress is back in session this week, and here’s what I’m…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

September 4, 2021 at 7:13 PM

major case heading to the Supreme Court!

Friends, this could have huge impacts for us here in the Virgin Islands. Friends, A major case is heading to the Supreme Court in the fight for equal access to federal benefits for the U.S. territories. It could have huge impacts for us here in the Virgin Islands. Jose Luis Vaello M…

See More from Team Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 10:20 PM

This is incredibly personal for me

Our current healthcare system is poorly equipped to ensure that patients have access to therapies and treatment options for sickle cell disease. Friends, I recently led a letter with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra calling for renewed attenti…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 7:06 PM

58 years since MLK’s dream

This past weekend marked the 58th Anniversary of the March on Washington and many honored this historic occasion right where it started. Organizers and activists from all over the country gathered on the national mall to demand federal action on voting rights. Friends, This past week…

See More from Team Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 10:33 PM

really excited about this new effort!

I am so excited by the groundswell of support we have seen behind my new Truth & Justice Fund, an ongoing effort to fight back against the GOP’s lies about everything from the 2020 election to January 6th, and promote justice for our Black and Brown communities. Friends, I am so excited by the…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

August 29, 2021 at 8:02 PM

44 to go!

We are only 44 donations away from reaching our goal of 100 founding contributions to Stacey’s brand new Truth & Justice Fund. Team, We are only 44 donations away from reaching our goal of 100 founding contributions to Stacey’s brand new Truth & Justice Fund. Will you please…

See More from Team Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

August 25, 2021 at 8:15 PM

We need 100 people to step up

We’ve had ENOUGH of the Republicans sweeping everything under the rug. We’re joining together to FIGHT BACK with Stacey’s new Truth & Justice Fund. Friends, We need 100 people to become a founding supporter of Stacey’s new Truth & Justice Fund, our new grassroots effort to f…

See More from Team Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 7:35 PM

Introducing my new Truth & Justice Fund!

For too long, Republicans have been spreading falsehoods about the 2020 election. They have made up dangerous lies about the pandemic. They have not condemned the insurrection at our nation’s Capital. They are trying to sweep it all under the rug. Friends, For too long, Republicans …

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 7:06 PM

Back to school time is always a rush!

I’m a mother of five, so I know how back to school time can always be a rush. Especially with the COVID pandemic, we want to make sure our kids are safe and have everything they need this year in order to get a great education. Friends, I’m a mother of five, so I know how back to sc…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 9:01 PM

no more hungry kids

Hunger is one less thing our kids will have to worry about as they head back to school this year, friends. Hunger is one less thing our kids will have to worry about as they head back to school this year, friends. We still have a lot of work left to do to get COVID-19 under control,…

See More from Team Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

August 17, 2021 at 9:27 PM

The people of Haiti need our help

After a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake crumbled homes and took the lives of more than 1,200 people, the country is now being hit with heavy rainfall from Tropical Depression Grace, which threatens more flooding and additional suffering. Friends, Our brothers and sisters in Hait…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

August 14, 2021 at 6:51 PM

Let’s defeat Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell!

I know that if we want to keep both houses of Congress in Democratic hands next year, we have to have historic turnout led by an unprecedented number of female candidates. Friends, I know that if we want to keep both houses of Congress in Democratic hands next year, we have to have …

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 8:59 PM

It’s finally infrastructure week!

I am so excited that the Senate passed the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, which will make the largest investment in our nation’s infrastructure needs in over a decade! Friends, I am so excited that the Senate passed the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, w…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

August 7, 2021 at 9:51 PM

Our second-class treatment is unfair and un-American

This week, Stacey successfully passed an amendment, which if made law, will bar the Department of Justice from defending the Insular Cases, a series of racist Supreme Court rulings that have left the U.S. territories in a perpetual state of colonialism. Friend, This week, Stacey succ…

See More from Team Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 6:28 PM

New shirts available now!

Featuring Stacey’s “Kiss my overworked Black woman ass” quote from her appearance on Bill Maher’s show. Friends, We’ve got new shirts on sale, featuring Stacey’s “Kiss my overworked Black woman ass” quote from her appearance on Bill Maher’s show. Click here to order yours today: ORD…

See More from Team Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 8:44 PM

“They can kiss my overworked Black woman ass”

Black women carry so much on our shoulders. And let me tell you, it’s even harder when the entire world’s expectations are upon you. Friends, It was a ton of fun being on Real Time with Bill Maher last week, but when he was reading off all the crazy things the right-wing were saying …

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 11:03 PM

before midnight

we need your help Hey — I’m not sure how many of you will see this, but I thought it was worth sending one more email because we’re only $619 away from my July goal.  We need to get there by midnight, so can I count on you to chip in whatever you can so that we don’t fall short at th…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 2:05 PM

3 ways your donation counts

Your help goes a long way, can you chip in team? Team, Tonight is Stacey’s July fundraising deadline, and we are asking you to chip in as much as you can to help us raise the final $1,299 we need to reach our goal. Can we count on you? Here are 3 ways your donation will make a differ…

See More from Team Plaskett

  Mark Eckard · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 5:38 PM

All of this requires your support

We can't hit our end of month goal without you, friends. Hey everyone, It’s Mark Eckard — Stacey’s campaign Treasurer. We’re looking to beef up our fundraising efforts before the end of the month so that Stacey can continue speaking truth to power and holding the Republicans accounta…

See More from Mark Eckard

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 8:09 PM

no room to fall short

Will you help us hit our goal before July 31st? Friends,  The end of the month is this Saturday, and my team and I need to reach our July fundraising goal before then. Right now, we’re falling $2,169 behind.  Will you rush in a donation so we can hit this goal? Falling short would me…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 7:48 PM

Join me in supporting Shontel Brown!

Today I am so excited to be emailing you in support of Shontel Brown, a fierce Democrat running for Congress who has a proven track record on the ground in her community who will work with us and President Biden to deliver results. Friends, Today I am so excited to be emailing you in…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 4:49 PM

Democracy will be heard today!

It’s been almost 7 months since the insurrection that took place on January 6th, and today we are finally having our first hearing to get to the bottom of exactly what happened on that day. Friends, It’s been almost 7 months since the insurrection that took place on January 6th, and …

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

July 26, 2021 at 9:20 PM

Stacey calls out Kevin McCarthy on CNN!

As Stacey said on CNN, we will not hold ourselves hostage to the machinations of the Republican Party. Friends, Stacey was just on CNN and called out House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy for trying to turn the investigation into January 6th into a partisan food fight. Our leaders …

See More from Team Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

July 19, 2021 at 3:27 PM

We’ve got a date!

The Committee selected to get to the bottom of what happened on January 6th will officially have their first hearing on July 27th. This will be a great day for democracy! Friends, The Committee selected to get to the bottom of what happened on January 6th will officially have their f…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 10:15 PM

More help is on the way!

Today the expanded Child Tax Credit goes into effect, which will send families $300 a month for every child and take a momentous step to cut child poverty in half. Friends, More help is on the way! Today the expanded Child Tax Credit goes into effect, which will send families $300 a …

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

July 13, 2021 at 9:37 PM

We must invest in HBCUs

Stacey is co-sponsoring new legislation that would increase scholarship funding to historically-black colleges and universities (HBCUs) by $100 million. Friends, Stacey is co-sponsoring new legislation that would increase scholarship funding to historically-black colleges and univer…

See More from Team Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

July 12, 2021 at 10:06 PM

we were all witnesses on January 6th

July marks six months since the insurrection in the U.S. Capitol. My colleagues and I in the House have opened a Select Committee to get to the bottom of what happened and to make sure that it never happens again. Friends, July marks six months since the insurrection in the U.S. Capi…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

July 7, 2021 at 4:39 PM

I’m working to improve Medicare and Medicaid

For too long, Medicare and Medicaid have been under attack. And worse, Virgin Islanders have been denied full access to the benefits simply because of our territorial status. Friends, For too long, Medicare and Medicaid have been under attack. And worse, Virgin Islanders have been de…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

July 3, 2021 at 3:51 PM

The rebellion that we feel today

Dr. King wrote in his letter from Birmingham Jail that, “Freedom is never given voluntarily by the oppressor, it must be demanded by the oppressed.” Dr. King wrote in his letter from Birmingham Jail that, “Freedom is never given voluntarily by the oppressor, it must be demanded by th…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

July 2, 2021 at 9:46 PM

re: January 6th investigation

As an impeachment manager against Donald Trump, I can tell you we desperately need an investigation to get to the bottom of what happened on January 6th. Friends, As an impeachment manager against Donald Trump, I can tell you we desperately need an investigation to get to the bottom …

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 10:26 PM

hey

Will you be one of the final donors we need to push us over the top by chipping in any amount right now? Hey, I apologize for the multiple emails, but we’re only $818 away from reaching my goal before the big FEC fundraising deadline at midnight. Will you be one of the final donors w…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 3:04 PM

Last day to make it count!

We’ve been working really hard to put together a strong fundraising report before the deadline tonight because Republicans are breaking fundraising records and we have to fight back. Team, We’ve been working really hard to put together a strong fundraising report before the deadline …

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 11:30 PM

Can you step up here, friend

We're close to the end of the quarter! Friends,  Today I’m going to ask you to chip in $10 to my campaign. First, let me tell you why. Tomorrow is the FEC fundraising deadline when every member of Congress will submit their quarterly fundraising report and show how many donations the…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 10:05 PM

we mean business

We have less than 3 days left to build the strongest fundraising report we can and show the Republicans we’re fighting back against their attacks on our voting rights and democracy. Friend, We have less than 3 days left to build the strongest fundraising report we can and show the Re…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

June 27, 2021 at 7:59 PM

help us get to 50%

I’ve got an update for you, friend — yesterday we set a $10,000 goal, and right off the bat we’re a quarter of the way to our goal thanks to those who pitched in! I’ve got an update for you, friend — yesterday we set a $10,000 goal, and right off the bat we’re a quarter of the way to…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Team Plaskett · [email protected]

June 26, 2021 at 7:54 PM

Republicans keep talking

But one of the biggest messages they send is with the money they keep bringing in. Friend, Republicans in Washington talk a whole lot, and it’s usually never a productive conversation. But one of the biggest messages they send is with the money they keep bringing in. Republicans will…

See More from Team Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 8:42 PM

All 50 Republican Senators should be ashamed!

These are the same Senators who voted in lock step against the COVID-19 relief bill and, excluding the six who grew a spine for the day, blocked a Commission to investigate what happened on January 6th. Friend, All 50 Republican Senators who voted against opening debate on voting rig…

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 9:00 PM

celebrating Pride 🏳️‍🌈

This month, we celebrate all of the progress we have made towards a more open, loving and accepting community for our LGBTQ+ friends and family, and recommit ourselves towards achieving full equality for everyone, regardless of how you identify or who you love. Friends, happy Pride! …

See More from Stacey Plaskett

  Stacey Plaskett · [email protected]

June 20, 2021 at 6:35 PM

A message from LeRoy's daughter...

Happy Father's Day! Folks — Today we celebrate the fathers and father figures who have made positive impacts on our lives.  My father is such an important part of my life, and worked hard to give me access to opportunities that have gotten me where I am today. From the wisdom that my…

See More from Stacey Plaskett