Nick DeCaro
@nickdecaro.bsky.social
Former builder now a potter, recently taken to painting. Big fan of democracy, not fond of anything fashy.
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Nick DeCaro
@nickdecaro.bsky.social
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CHS bean plant
Othello, Washington
Oil on linen, 18” x 24”
CHS bean plant
Othello, Washington
Oil on linen, 18” x 24”
The Save Act expired with the 118th Congress because it was too flawed for the Senate to consider it.
Now in the 119th both houses are pushing variations. The Senate has added to the original demands for proof of citizenship that the voter ID include a photo.
Now in the 119th both houses are pushing variations. The Senate has added to the original demands for proof of citizenship that the voter ID include a photo.
February 9, 2026 at 3:39 AM
The Save Act expired with the 118th Congress because it was too flawed for the Senate to consider it.
Now in the 119th both houses are pushing variations. The Senate has added to the original demands for proof of citizenship that the voter ID include a photo.
Now in the 119th both houses are pushing variations. The Senate has added to the original demands for proof of citizenship that the voter ID include a photo.
Voter Fraud/Voter ID
Voter fraud in the United States is exceedingly rare. After decades of scrutiny, hundreds of millions of ballots cast, and repeated investigations by courts and election officials from both parties, there is no evidence it has ever altered the outcome of a major election.
Voter fraud in the United States is exceedingly rare. After decades of scrutiny, hundreds of millions of ballots cast, and repeated investigations by courts and election officials from both parties, there is no evidence it has ever altered the outcome of a major election.
February 8, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Voter Fraud/Voter ID
Voter fraud in the United States is exceedingly rare. After decades of scrutiny, hundreds of millions of ballots cast, and repeated investigations by courts and election officials from both parties, there is no evidence it has ever altered the outcome of a major election.
Voter fraud in the United States is exceedingly rare. After decades of scrutiny, hundreds of millions of ballots cast, and repeated investigations by courts and election officials from both parties, there is no evidence it has ever altered the outcome of a major election.
Voter ID polls well because people picture a simple, in-person ID check.
That’s not what the SAVE Act primarily affects.
SAVE would tie new ID requirements to registration and mail voting, not just Election Day voting.
That’s not what the SAVE Act primarily affects.
SAVE would tie new ID requirements to registration and mail voting, not just Election Day voting.
February 7, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Voter ID polls well because people picture a simple, in-person ID check.
That’s not what the SAVE Act primarily affects.
SAVE would tie new ID requirements to registration and mail voting, not just Election Day voting.
That’s not what the SAVE Act primarily affects.
SAVE would tie new ID requirements to registration and mail voting, not just Election Day voting.
One under-discussed risk in the SAVE Act debate:
What happens if signature-only verification for mail voters is no longer treated as sufficient?
Many mail-voting states rely on signatures as the continuity check that keeps voters active without repeated in-person steps.
What happens if signature-only verification for mail voters is no longer treated as sufficient?
Many mail-voting states rely on signatures as the continuity check that keeps voters active without repeated in-person steps.
February 7, 2026 at 9:15 PM
One under-discussed risk in the SAVE Act debate:
What happens if signature-only verification for mail voters is no longer treated as sufficient?
Many mail-voting states rely on signatures as the continuity check that keeps voters active without repeated in-person steps.
What happens if signature-only verification for mail voters is no longer treated as sufficient?
Many mail-voting states rely on signatures as the continuity check that keeps voters active without repeated in-person steps.
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Most voter ID polling asks about “ID” in the abstract.
It does not ask whether voters would need to pay fees, gather documents, wait weeks, or show up in person to comply.
Those details matter — and they’re missing from the polls.
Most voter ID polling asks about “ID” in the abstract.
It does not ask whether voters would need to pay fees, gather documents, wait weeks, or show up in person to comply.
Those details matter — and they’re missing from the polls.
February 7, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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Most voter ID polling asks about “ID” in the abstract.
It does not ask whether voters would need to pay fees, gather documents, wait weeks, or show up in person to comply.
Those details matter — and they’re missing from the polls.
Most voter ID polling asks about “ID” in the abstract.
It does not ask whether voters would need to pay fees, gather documents, wait weeks, or show up in person to comply.
Those details matter — and they’re missing from the polls.
It’s been a while but I managed to get this close to done.
East Side industrial area and the Fremont Bridge.
Oil on panel, 12” x 24”
East Side industrial area and the Fremont Bridge.
Oil on panel, 12” x 24”
July 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
It’s been a while but I managed to get this close to done.
East Side industrial area and the Fremont Bridge.
Oil on panel, 12” x 24”
East Side industrial area and the Fremont Bridge.
Oil on panel, 12” x 24”
The big feud between dumb and dumber is the greatest gift to MSM since Watergate but they’re too broken to make it happen.
June 6, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The big feud between dumb and dumber is the greatest gift to MSM since Watergate but they’re too broken to make it happen.
Georgia Pacific Paper Mill (now decommissioned) Camas, WA
Oil on linen, 16” x 24”
#oilpainting #industriallandscapepainting #builtenvironment
Oil on linen, 16” x 24”
#oilpainting #industriallandscapepainting #builtenvironment
May 14, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Georgia Pacific Paper Mill (now decommissioned) Camas, WA
Oil on linen, 16” x 24”
#oilpainting #industriallandscapepainting #builtenvironment
Oil on linen, 16” x 24”
#oilpainting #industriallandscapepainting #builtenvironment
From the Maryhill Collection
William S. Hook
Highway Work Study 1, 2017
Watercolor on Paper
William S. Hook
Highway Work Study 1, 2017
Watercolor on Paper
May 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
From the Maryhill Collection
William S. Hook
Highway Work Study 1, 2017
Watercolor on Paper
William S. Hook
Highway Work Study 1, 2017
Watercolor on Paper
From the Maryhill collection.
Rowena Bridge
Jim Shull, 2006
Acrylic on linen
Rowena Bridge
Jim Shull, 2006
Acrylic on linen
May 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
From the Maryhill collection.
Rowena Bridge
Jim Shull, 2006
Acrylic on linen
Rowena Bridge
Jim Shull, 2006
Acrylic on linen
From the Maryhill Collection
Lynn Mehta
Biggs Junction, 2022
Oil on canvas
Lynn Mehta
Biggs Junction, 2022
Oil on canvas
May 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
From the Maryhill Collection
Lynn Mehta
Biggs Junction, 2022
Oil on canvas
Lynn Mehta
Biggs Junction, 2022
Oil on canvas
Wind turbines, river barges, Cascade mountains, and I’m on a boat! Life in the PNW.
May 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Wind turbines, river barges, Cascade mountains, and I’m on a boat! Life in the PNW.
My chickens have a $75 dedicated waterer in the coop but they’ll only drink from the bird bath.
April 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
My chickens have a $75 dedicated waterer in the coop but they’ll only drink from the bird bath.
Spring and sunshine has brought a lot of distraction and yard work along with it. This one’s taking more time than usual so here’s a small detail of a new WIP.
April 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Spring and sunshine has brought a lot of distraction and yard work along with it. This one’s taking more time than usual so here’s a small detail of a new WIP.
1964 Fender Jazzmaster with some wear on the back but otherwise very clean.
Thinking about selling it.
Thinking about selling it.
April 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
1964 Fender Jazzmaster with some wear on the back but otherwise very clean.
Thinking about selling it.
Thinking about selling it.
New work
Centennial Mills, Portland OR
16” x 24” oil on linen panel
Centennial Mills, Portland OR
16” x 24” oil on linen panel
April 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
New work
Centennial Mills, Portland OR
16” x 24” oil on linen panel
Centennial Mills, Portland OR
16” x 24” oil on linen panel
April 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
April 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
April 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Reference photo. Portland Cement Plant
Pentax 6x7, Tri X 1998
Pentax 6x7, Tri X 1998
April 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Reference photo. Portland Cement Plant
Pentax 6x7, Tri X 1998
Pentax 6x7, Tri X 1998
Water Taxi, Kolkata, West Bengal 2001
March 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Water Taxi, Kolkata, West Bengal 2001
March 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM