The rioting at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday has been described as both insurrection and sedition by politicians and media organizations—but what do these terms mean? Supporters of President Donald ...
The definition of sedition is inciting revolt or violence against a lawful authority to destroy or overthrow it. It often includes subversion of a constitution and incitement of insurrection against ...
WASHINGTON — It’s one of those words that sounds familiar, you know it’s unfavorable, but you don’t know quite what it means: “sedition.” Maybe you’re thinking it has something to do with “treason” or ...
In the wake of Wednesday’s attack on the Capitol building by a pro-Trump mob, US elected officials, world leaders and commentators have condemned the actions of the President and those who ...
The pro-Trump mob’s storming of the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday appears to fit the legal definition of sedition, though it remains to be seen whether anyone will face that charge, ...
WASHINGTON — It’s one of those words that sounds familiar, you know it’s unfavorable, but you don’t know quite what it means: “sedition.” Maybe you’re thinking it has something to do with “treason” or ...