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Progressive veteran, community activist, and DEMI-crat running for State Representative in the 13th District 🇺🇸🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈
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Please follow @demiforillinois.bsky.social … especially if you are from Illinois … she needs our massive support. Go well you fabulous young woman.

Still we Rise. 💜💚❤️
Door knocking in a full-on 13th District snow globe. ❄️💖✌🏽

Ps did you know @katmabu.bsky.social can knit? She made me this hat! 🥰

#Caturday
November 30, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Door knocking in a full-on 13th District snow globe. ❄️💖✌🏽

Ps did you know @katmabu.bsky.social can knit? She made me this hat! 🥰

#Caturday
November 30, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Chicago winter storm resource guide!
We take care of each other here!
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Rest in peace, SPC Beckstrom.
We have the watch from here.
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
November 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Best Black Friday find? 🛍️ Your local candidate running for State Rep!

Donate this #blackfriday

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November 29, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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[COMMENTARY] Two National Guard members, Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha, said they would refuse Trump's orders to deploy in Chicago.

https://bit.ly/433WMC5
October 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Sgt. Demi Palecek, "Since this administration has taken over, we have lost our harassment protections in the military."

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Broadview, IL ICE facility, Democratic state legislative candidate and Illinois National Guard Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek tells that she intends to refuse deployment in Chicago if ordered. "Since this administration has taken over, we have lost our harassment protections in the military."
November 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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I have been impressed with Demi Palecek since I saw her pitch running for police district council. She's now running for state representative to succeed Rep. Hoan Huynh, who is running for US House ( #IL09).
October 22, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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Blaha and Palecek could face repercussions for their stances. Refusing a lawful federal order while serving in the National Guard could lead to a court-martial, imprisonment, or a felony-level discharge.
October 30, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha, of the Illinois National Guard, said they will defy orders if sent to Chicago to federalized against citizens.

Guardsmen: Your oath is to the Constitution, not to a wanna-be king. If federalized you too can follow the law.

#NoKings
#ImpeachTrump
October 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Illinois Guardsmen Capt. Dylan Blaha and Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek said this isn’t what they signed up for—and they’ll defy any order sending them after Chicago residents. “I’m not gonna go against my community members, my family, my culture, my neighbors,” Palecek said.
October 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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"In front of the Broadview,IL ICE facility,Democratic state legislative candidate and Illinois National Guard Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek tells that she intends to refuse deployment in Chicago if ordered."

Source:
old.reddit.com/r/illinois/c...
November 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Broadview, IL ICE facility, Democratic state legislative candidate and Illinois National Guard Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek tells that she intends to refuse deployment in Chicago if ordered. "Since this administration has taken over, we have lost our harassment protections in the military."
November 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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These Courage Candidates are ready to honor the oaths of office they take on *day one.*

They are pro-impeachment, pro-democracy, and anti-cowardice. They are the future.

Read about them here:

citizensimpeachment.com/candidates/
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This morning, the administration publicly declared that Democratic lawmakers should be “punished by death” for calling out unconstitutional actions & reminding service members of their duty to refuse unlawful orders.

Tonight, watch me stand up & do exactly what they fear: defend our Constitution.
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Kick off Veterans Day the right way… or should I say left? Catch me on @siriusxmprog.bsky.social @zerlinamornings.bsky.social with @deanobeidallah.bsky.social and @dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social

#HappyVeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Tuesday tidings! Joining @zerlinamaxwell.bsky.social this AM: Dean Obeidallah Show Host @deanobeidallah.bsky.social, IL-13 Congressional Candidate @dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social & IL-HD-13 Candidate Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek!

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November 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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🚨 BREAKING News: Federal court just GRANTED Democracy Forward’s court order to block Trump admin from shutting down SNAP.

Order also issued in state AG case.

democracyforward.org/updates/snap...
Federal Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration’s Attempt to Cut Off Food Assistance for 42 Million People in America - Democracy Forward
democracyforward.org
October 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
In da clerb, we all fam.
October 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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In today’s fascist regime news: Feds charge Kat Abughazaleh, other political candidates in conspiracy indictment tied to Broadview protests. | Chicago Sun Times

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Feds charge Kat Abughazaleh, other political candidates in conspiracy indictment tied to Broadview protests
The indictment alleges that the six were among a group of people who surrounded a government vehicle near the Broadview ICE facility on Sept. 26 and set out to “hinder and impede” a federal agent from...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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"It's disheartening to be forced to go against your community members and your neighbors," said Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek, a Latina guardswoman who is refusing to deploy in Chicago. "It feels illegal. This is not what we signed up to do."
October 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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"It's disheartening to be forced to go against your community members and your neighbors."

"It feels illegal. This is not what we signed up to do."

- Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek

2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.
www.cbsnews.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:54 PM