- 18 U.S.C. § 2383: Inciting or participating in rebellion or insurrection against the United States.
- 18 U.S.C. § 2384: Engaging in seditious conspiracy.
- 18 U.S.C. § 2385: Knowingly advocating the overthrow of the government by force or violence.
Under these statutes, anyone found guilty may face up to 20 years in prison and be permanently barred from holding public office in the United States.
So, when Chakrabarti tells a public audience that a coup is underway in Washington and positions himself as the answer to it, he isn’t just campaigning—he’s skating dangerously close to language that federal law considers sedition. Whether he meant to incite or not is irrelevant if the impact is to inspire action against the U.S. government.
That kind of speech should never be dismissed as political theater.
Pelosi: The Face of the Status Quo
To be clear, Nancy Pelosi is no longer the change agent many once hoped she would be. She has represented San Francisco since 1987—long enough for generations of constituents to watch their cost-of-living soar, their streets deteriorate, and their government become more focused on image than reform.
For years, she has dodged serious primary threats due to her enormous war chest, deep party loyalty, and an impenetrable political machine. But the cracks are showing. Her district is suffering, her policies have grown stale, and many see her continued grip on power as emblematic of everything wrong with establishment politics.
Yet in this latest challenge, her opponent isn’t a breath of fresh air. He’s a potential accelerant to the flames of political chaos.
