The Caucus
Our columnists

Commentary

Argument and analysis from our columnists. Every post tagged Commentary in beehiiv lands here, and nowhere else on the site.

Jake Rakov · Co-Founder · September 30, 2026

The Old New Frontier Is New Again

Sixty-six years after his speech, we may finally be ready to walk into JFK's New Frontier

On the Hill · Column · September 23, 2026

You Had One Job

Congress skipped class all semester. Now it wants a passing grade, and Democrats might be the ones stuck grading the curve.

Aleigha Cavalier · Columnist · September 15, 2026

Gov. Shapiro’s Campaign is About More Than His Re-Election

What if the next Democratic coalition isn't assembled entirely by winning back the people who left the old one?

Samarth Gupta · Columnist · September 9, 2026

Democrats’ Delicate Dance on Tariffs

There is no need to double down on the unwise ideas of a historically unpopular president.

Join 150,000+ readers

The Caucus lands every weekday morning. Free, and independent of every party committee, campaign and candidate.

No charge, ever. Unsubscribe any time.