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The Progressive Caucus Unveils Its Day One Agenda: Executive Editor David Dayen examines the goals of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, which upped the pressure on President Biden this week with a set of 55 recommendations for executive action on a host of issues, none of which require congressional approval.

The Democratic Party’s Biggest Problem Is Its Conservative Wing: The Democratic Party could use a better class of moderate, writes Managing Editor Ryan Cooper, and outgoing Rep. Stephanie Murphy of Florida, who has opposed the president’s legislative agenda, is a case in point.

The Great Disconnect: Why are Americans so unhappy about the economy? It may seem like a trick question, but contributors Jacob Hacker and Amy Kapczynski explore the ways perceptions of the institutions that shape our lives also influence our sense of economic security.

Fertilizer Firms Spread Wealth to Shareholders as Farmers Weather Extreme Prices: The surging cost of fertilizer is a major factor driving an anticipated food crisis in poor countries, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is not the only cause, reports Writing Fellow Lee Harris.

The Eight Congressmen Subverting the SEC’s Crypto Investigation: Staff Writer Alexander Sammon calls out the "Blockchain Eight" who have questioned the Securities and Exchange Commission’s oversight as it gathers information about the newly influential and underregulated cryptocurrency sector.