Jason Paton
@jasonics.bsky.social
musician, sound designer, field recordist, writer
signal: jasonic.01
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I will not support any funding deal that puts money in the hands of Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, and this violent agency. Defund and abolish ICE now.
February 10, 2026 at 4:35 PM
I will not support any funding deal that puts money in the hands of Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, and this violent agency. Defund and abolish ICE now.
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“Renee Goodman [sic], Alex Pretti – there are no words,” DeLauro said.
“You said there were no words after the murder of those two individuals,” said Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson. “I think the words are ‘Abolish ICE.’”
www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
“You said there were no words after the murder of those two individuals,” said Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson. “I think the words are ‘Abolish ICE.’”
www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
DeLauro to pressing clergy: 'I will not vote to abolish ICE'
The Connecticut U.S. representative found herself at odds with faith leaders.
www.ctpublic.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:28 PM
“Renee Goodman [sic], Alex Pretti – there are no words,” DeLauro said.
“You said there were no words after the murder of those two individuals,” said Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson. “I think the words are ‘Abolish ICE.’”
www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
“You said there were no words after the murder of those two individuals,” said Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson. “I think the words are ‘Abolish ICE.’”
www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
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The answer to "it's hard to make art when you're poor" is "stop letting people hoard resources while other people starve" not "use plagiarism machines created and owned by the wealthy to churn out dogshit."
no great artists have ever struggled, a famous thing about artists that we all know. everyone prior to three years ago lived lives of luxury.
![the stupid 'talent is a gatekeeping mechanism' thread that's going around, three posts reading:
tired of having these arguments so i'm gonna lay out the STARK reality of AI for some of you privileged fucks:
1. "talent" is a gatekeeping mechanism that has created a culture of professionalism that is no less of an ivory tower than academia, a moralized proxy for access to time, training, money.
2. being poor means having to make hard choices like:
[a] drawing something yourself in a way society would call "bad" (i.e. unprofessional)
[b] sacrificing resources you don't have to pay a real artist what they're worth (or learn yourself)
[c] not doing it at all, or
[d] using AI.
“just don’t use AI” is a luxury position. when people moralize choices made under scarcity, they’re pretending the menu is the same for everyone. it fucking isn’t.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dei7f7zh74xr3hoghei6ke3d/bafkreig5uei5qn5bkwhgniorhoyesfs73ovo76xwfk2yxprmtnbde4cvp4@jpeg)
February 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The answer to "it's hard to make art when you're poor" is "stop letting people hoard resources while other people starve" not "use plagiarism machines created and owned by the wealthy to churn out dogshit."
"i'm just glad congress isn't alive to see this"
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- took at ICE Out protest in Boulder
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- took at ICE Out protest in Boulder
February 3, 2026 at 8:47 PM
"i'm just glad congress isn't alive to see this"
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- took at ICE Out protest in Boulder
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- took at ICE Out protest in Boulder
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ICE Agent Scores Easy Win By Deporting Own Family https://theonion.com/ice-agent-scores-easy-win-by-deporting-own-family/
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
ICE Agent Scores Easy Win By Deporting Own Family https://theonion.com/ice-agent-scores-easy-win-by-deporting-own-family/
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Abolish ICE.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
February 2, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Abolish ICE.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
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In many of the first generation of modern concentration camp systems (near the turn of the twentieth century), the vast majority of deaths were caused by disease and malnutrition. Most of the victims were women and children.
It appears there is now a measles outbreak at the Dilley family detention facility. www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
Source: Measles outbreak reported at ICE's Dilley family detention facility
DPS troopers stand guard in front of the Dilley detention center during a protest last weekend. After a week of public outcry over the Dilley, Texas South
www.sacurrent.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:29 AM
In many of the first generation of modern concentration camp systems (near the turn of the twentieth century), the vast majority of deaths were caused by disease and malnutrition. Most of the victims were women and children.
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for over 3 weeks, I've spoken to ICE watchers and organizers across the country: first right after Renee Good's killing — then 2 weeks into my reporting, Alex Pretti was killed.
ICE watchers are being detained and harassed — but they're also stopping ICE abductions and inspiring others to join them
ICE watchers are being detained and harassed — but they're also stopping ICE abductions and inspiring others to join them
‘Backing down isn’t an option’: Minnesota ICE shootings mobilize Americans to join ICE observer groups
The killings of Minneapolis residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti have inspired people across the US to document federal agents’ activities in their communities
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:18 PM
for over 3 weeks, I've spoken to ICE watchers and organizers across the country: first right after Renee Good's killing — then 2 weeks into my reporting, Alex Pretti was killed.
ICE watchers are being detained and harassed — but they're also stopping ICE abductions and inspiring others to join them
ICE watchers are being detained and harassed — but they're also stopping ICE abductions and inspiring others to join them
stephen miller IS a fucking dork loser!
February 1, 2026 at 7:58 AM
stephen miller IS a fucking dork loser!
today's ICE out in Boulder
February 1, 2026 at 7:56 AM
today's ICE out in Boulder
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I have no mirth yet I must goof
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 PM
I have no mirth yet I must goof
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I am disgusted and outraged by the attack on Rep. Omar tonight while she was doing her job & meeting with constituents.
Let’s be clear: nonstop hate and dangerous rhetoric from Trump & his allies has fueled this type of violence.
I stand with Rep. Omar. I stand with Minnesota. This must stop.
Let’s be clear: nonstop hate and dangerous rhetoric from Trump & his allies has fueled this type of violence.
I stand with Rep. Omar. I stand with Minnesota. This must stop.
January 28, 2026 at 3:04 AM
I am disgusted and outraged by the attack on Rep. Omar tonight while she was doing her job & meeting with constituents.
Let’s be clear: nonstop hate and dangerous rhetoric from Trump & his allies has fueled this type of violence.
I stand with Rep. Omar. I stand with Minnesota. This must stop.
Let’s be clear: nonstop hate and dangerous rhetoric from Trump & his allies has fueled this type of violence.
I stand with Rep. Omar. I stand with Minnesota. This must stop.
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how the fuck am i supposed to sit at my little computer and tippy type on my little keyboard
January 24, 2026 at 5:06 PM
how the fuck am i supposed to sit at my little computer and tippy type on my little keyboard
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Time and time again, ICE abuses its authority and smashes car windows, racially profiles people, recklessly deploys less-lethal weapons, and even shoots and kills people, including Renee Good.
ICE doesn't make us safe. The Trump administration's dangerous escalation must end.
ICE doesn't make us safe. The Trump administration's dangerous escalation must end.
January 21, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Time and time again, ICE abuses its authority and smashes car windows, racially profiles people, recklessly deploys less-lethal weapons, and even shoots and kills people, including Renee Good.
ICE doesn't make us safe. The Trump administration's dangerous escalation must end.
ICE doesn't make us safe. The Trump administration's dangerous escalation must end.
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These librarians reeeeeally want you to know libraries let you borrow more than just books.
New from me for @404media.co
New from me for @404media.co
Audio-visual librarians are quietly amassing large physical media collections amid the IP disputes threatening select availability.
The Last Video Rental Store Is Your Public Library
Audio-visual librarians are quietly amassing large physical media collections amid the IP disputes threatening select availability.
www.404media.co
December 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
These librarians reeeeeally want you to know libraries let you borrow more than just books.
New from me for @404media.co
New from me for @404media.co
came dancing across the water...what a killer
as time explodes - 3.0
YouTube video by neilyoungchannel
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
came dancing across the water...what a killer
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"We join groups including the NAACP, Freedom of the Press Foundation, and Radio Television Digital News Association to demand BPD...grant radio access to local media...to report on operations without restrictions"
Concerning Boulder Police’s Adoption of Flock Cameras and Encrypted Radios
The Boulder Police Department’s adoption of Flock Safety cameras and encryption of radio communications are incompatible with Boulder’s values of transparency, accountability, and civil rights. Rather...
blog.boulderprogressives.org
October 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"We join groups including the NAACP, Freedom of the Press Foundation, and Radio Television Digital News Association to demand BPD...grant radio access to local media...to report on operations without restrictions"