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. 💜💚❤️

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We agree! She (like @katmabu.bsky.social) is one of our Courage Candidates. citizensimpeachment.com/candidates/

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

Chicago winter storm resource guide! We take care of each other here!

Rest in peace, SPC Beckstrom. We have the watch from here. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Best Black Friday find? 🛍️ Your local candidate running for State Rep! Donate this #blackfriday secure.actblue.com/donate/demif...

[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

Sgt. Demi Palecek, "Since this administration has taken over, we have lost our harassment protections in the military." 👇🏾

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).

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.

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

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.

"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...

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."

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/

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.

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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

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! ☎️ 866-997-4748 📻 @siriusxmprog.bsky.social Ch. 127 siriusxm.us/Zerlina

🚨 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...

In da clerb, we all fam.

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/...

"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."

"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"

I refuse to back down on my stance: “I was just following orders” was not an excuse during post WWII war crime trials, and it’s not an excuse today.

My friend, National Guard Staff Sergeant, and Illinois House District-13 candidate, @demiforillinois.bsky.social has gone on record with CBS News saying she will refuse to deploy to Chicago if ordered. www.cbsnews.com/video/illino...

There are military veterans running for office who bring positive qualities to the table who could use help. @dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social in #IL13 And for Illinois House @thomasgary.bsky.social (8th Rep District) @demiforillinois.bsky.social (13th Rep District) @commondefense.bsky.social

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And the only one with balls is the woman. 🤦🏼‍♀️🙄

Yep! Women usually are the first to take a stand

"Absolutely, I’d refuse. There’s no way,” Palecek said, adding she is also encouraging others in the National Guard to follow suit. Guard troops fight back against Trump regime. #aurefreepress #News #press #headline #gop #Politics #uspolitics #USpol […]

"The National Guard has a sacred mission. We are part of the communities that we serve. We are the neighbors who show up when the flood hits, when the storms tear through the towns and when our country is in crisis," Illinois National Guard member Demi Palecek said.

“Will you refuse to take that mission?” “Absolutely.” ILLINOIS congressional candidate Demi Palecek (D), who is in the National Guard, says she would refuse to be deployed as part of Trump’s War on Chicago - even if it gets her discharged.

Pragmatic Optimists RI State Senator Tiara Mack and attorney Rachel Cohen speak with Demi Palecek, candidate for Illinois Statehouse in the 13th district, about what motivated her to run and highlights of her policy platform. 🔗 www.demiforillinois.com

“Every week, ICE escalates its violence against us,” said Demi Palecek, a military veteran and candidate for Congress. “With this level of escalation, it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed.”

“Every week, ICE escalates its violence against us,” said Demi Palecek, a military veteran and candidate for Congress. “With this level of escalation, it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed.”

“Every week, ICE escalates its violence against us,” said Demi Palecek, a military veteran and candidate for Congress. “With this level of escalation, it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed.”

gray area where? “I want all members to say no,” Palecek said. “This is against what we signed up for. We’re here for humanitarian things, we’re here to help and protect the people, not to be used and weaponized against our own communities to terrorize them.” vote Demi Palecek 13th district

2/2 "...trigger happy. No trigger discipline, no understanding of gas deployment. With this level of escalation, & incompetence, ppl will die." ~ Illinois Army National Guard member, Demi Palecek. Me? -> And, this is exactly what F47 & Miller wants to have happen, make no mistake.

1/2 Demi Palecek, IL Army National Guard: "These are not trained professionals. As a military member,I can tell you the way they handle weapons is reckless & dangerous. I've seen ICE agents w/their fingers on the triggers of real M-16s, pointing M-9s directly at ppl." www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OU7...

Last Sunday, @demiforillinois.bsky.social, @raygunsite.com and I hosted a No Kings protest sign-making party with the best problem: So many people showed up, we ran out of table space. This is what community care looks like.

If you’re looking for community and support- join us today! @katmabu.bsky.social Get ready for no kings protest with us. 🫶🏼 www.mobilize.us/katforillino...

It's been a hard few weeks for our community. In times like these, we need each other more than ever. Let's be there for each other. Tomorrow - Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 11 AM for a Meet and Greet! RSVP for location details - I hope to see you there. forms.gle/qvomkqNPJJkj...

Latina women have always led with courage and corazón. With our rights and families under attack, representation isn’t optional, it’s urgent. I’m honored to have the support of leaders like Rep. Barbara Hernandez as we fight for our communities and our voices.

If it’s a dollar, recurring $13 donation, or any amount you can afford to give, it’ll help us reach out to every corner of the 13th District! Tomorrow, is our first filing deadline. Let’s show everyone what a truly people-powered campaign looks like. secure.actblue.com/donate/demif...

Meet and greet! forms.gle/EGidHPPap3Fi...

🚨 IMPORTANT THREAD 🚨 People are protesting the Broadview ICE facility tonight. This will likely be an extremely high-risk action. I caution you to consider your risk level before attending. I will not attend. Attendance risks your safety, but also the safety of Broadview residents + detainees. 1/6

This photo represents our heritage. On Mexican Independence Day, ICE terrorizes our communities, ripping families apart, ignoring laws. But we're children of revolutionaries. We don't bow. We organize & run for office. I'm running for state rep to fight for our families. #MexicanIndependenceDay

Meet and Greet tomorrow! Come through! RSVP - forms.gle/ZMEH92AWjnuq...