The Caucus

Covering the people and issues shaping the Democratic Party.

500,000+ readers

Writer

Nathalie Baptiste

Contributor. 6 stories, newest first. All writers.

Nathalie Baptiste · Contributor · October 22, 2026

A Wave Of Islamophobia Dominates End Of Midterm Elections

"This is the worst that I've ever seen as far as political rhetoric"

Nathalie Baptiste · Contributor · October 16, 2026

Democrats Could Become the Anti-Death Penalty Party Again

A botched execution in Tennessee and planned livestream has brought the conversation forward

Nathalie Baptiste · Contributor · October 8, 2026

Democrats Fight A Deluge of Deepfake Ads

Campaigns and outside groups have spent approximately $80 million on AI ads so far this cycle

Nathalie Baptiste · Contributor · September 30, 2026

Data Center Backlash Forces Democrats Into a Balancing Act

As public concern over power grids and utility costs grows, Democratic candidates are weighing local pushback against union jobs

Nathalie Baptiste · Contributor · September 24, 2026

Democrats Play Defense on Transgender Rights

In close races that could decide which party wields power next year, the culture wars rage on

Nathalie Baptiste · Contributor · September 16, 2026

What the Democrats Can Do In Response To Trump’s Anti-Immigration Agenda

Democrats have their best chance to lead on immigration, but only if they can figure out what that even looks like

Join 500,000+ readers

We’re an independent news outlet covering the campaigns, policies, organizations, and politicians in the fight for the future of the Democratic Party.

Subscribe for free. Or become a member.