CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Caroline McCaughey is a Contributor for the Sun

Ms. McCaughey is a native New Yorker who covers politics and policy. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, New York Daily News, Fox News, and other publications.

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Latest Articles

Senate hopeful Graham Platner speaks at a town hall at Ogunquit, Maine, on October 22, 2025. — Sophie Park/Getty Images

Why An Israeli Flag Tattoo Is a Dealbreaker for Platner Supporters, but a Nazi Tattoo Is Not

The ambivalence illustrates the diminishing importance to voters in the Trump era of personal failings and past controversial statements.

By CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

|Jun 9, 2026|

Politics

Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, and Alan Ruck in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.' — Paramount/Getty Images

‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ at 40: What an Unlikely Teen Movie Hero Can Teach Gen Z About Life

John Hughes’s 1986 classic has profound lessons about ditching school and living in the moment.

By CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

|May 29, 2026|

Culture

The Libertarian Party sells its own clothing line on its website, including this hoodie featuring the party mascot, a porcupine, though just one polo shirt for men. — lp.shop.org

Suit or Tutu: The Libertarian Party Fights Over Dress Code

A proposed business-casual dress code at the party’s convention draws ire over whether libertarians are living its principles.

By CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

|May 20, 2026|

Politics

Florence Welch Ushers in Witching Hour and Casts a Spell With Her Voice

Florence + The Machine lean into witchy, Gothic imagery in their new album and shows.

By CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

|Apr 23, 2026|

Culture

Marianne Ihlen and Leonard Cohen on the island of Hydra. — Getty Images

How Hydra, a Bohemian Haven for Leonard Cohen in the 1960s, Became a Modern Art Magnet

Is the Greek island, famous for architectural preservation and banning cars, still a draw for artists, or a commercialized monument to the past?

By CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

|Apr 10, 2026|

Culture

Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on January 3, 2026. — Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Vance Leads 2028 GOP Presidential Contenders in Polling, but Rubio’s Star Is Rising in First-in-the-Nation Primary State

A new poll of New Hampshire GOP voters finds the vice president leading the pack, but Rubio’s support has jumped 18 points since November.

By CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

|Mar 24, 2026|

Politics

Louis Theroux and Justin Waller in 'Inside the Manosphere.' — Netflix

Clip Farming Their Way Through the ‘Manosphere’: Going Viral for Being Vile

A new Netflix documentary explores the dark world of the ‘manosphere’ and its corrosive influence on young men.

By CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

|Mar 19, 2026|

Culture

Morrissey at the O2 Arena. — Jim Dyson, Getty Images

Morrissey Fights Back With a Rude Gesture to the Establishment

Are Morrissey’s sold out shows across Europe, and his new record deal with Sire, proof that cancel culture is dead?

By CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

|Mar 8, 2026|

Culture

Mike LiPetri officially jumped in the race for a congressional seat on Tuesday, telling The New York Sun he is 'the next generation, commonsense Republican who has real skin in the game.' — Via Facebook

New York GOP Seeks To Flip Suozzi’s Seat With Same Candidate They Fielded In 2024

Former GOP state assemblyman, Mike LiPetri, speaks with Sun about why he thinks this year will be favorable to Republicans on Long Island.

By CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

|Feb 5, 2026|

Politics

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend Amazon MGM's "Melania" world premiere on January 29, 2026. — Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

‘Melania’ Discloses Little About Our Elusive First Lady

Much of the film focuses on Mrs. Trump’s outfits and Louboutin heels, and tries to draw parallels to Jacqueline Kennedy.

By CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

|Jan 31, 2026|

Politics

President Trump shakes the hand of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman while speaking with reporters as Trump arrives on Air Force One at Republic Airport, September 26, 2025. — AP/Alex Brandon

GOP Hoping Blakeman at Top of Ticket Will Help Flip Two Long Island Congressional Seats

Trump’s desire to retain GOP control of the House may have factored into his endorsement of Bruce Blakeman for New York governor.

By CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

|Jan 8, 2026|

Politics

The mayor of Randolph, New Jersey, Joe Hathaway. — Joe Hathaway

Special Congressional Election in New Jersey Will Be Last Chance for GOP To Flip the Emerging ‘Blue Wave’ Midterms Narrative

GOP candidate Joe Hathaway tells the Sun he’s a ‘next generation of leader’ with an affordability message — but his solutions are less government, not more.

By CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

|Dec 8, 2025|

Politics