Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and UC Berkeley are launching the nonpartisan Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy in January. The institute will focus on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting human rights, and addressing societal challenges, with Pelosi co-teaching a course.
Stripe co-founder Saikat Chakrabarti lost his bid for a California congressional seat, failing to advance against candidates backed by Ripple's Chris Larsen. Chakrabarti, a progressive who criticized "tech oligarchs and crypto billionaires," spent nearly $10 million of his own money.
Stripe co-founder Saikat Chakrabarti is running for Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco congressional seat, aiming for a "full-scale revolution" within the Democratic party. He advocates for ending US military aid to Israel, a wealth tax, and free healthcare, challenging establishment figures.
