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Scoop
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
ACT Party To Host White Genocide Conspiracy Theorist As 2025 Party Rally Keynote Speaker
The ACT Party will host white genocide conspiracy theorist James Lindsay as their keynote speaker at the annual party rally. James Lindsay is described by ACT as 'a globally recognised advocate for free speech, open inquiry, and classical liberal values.' What ACT fails to mention is that James Lindsay is a globally recognised racist, transphobe and has pushed the conspiracy of queer people being paedophiles into mainstream discourse, particularly by coining the term 'groomer'. 'ACT describes James Lindsay in vague statements because they know that most people in Aotearoa would reject the dangerous, far-right and frankly weird views he propagates,' said Anne Campbell of Pōneke Anti-Fascist Coalition. A proponent of the 'white genocide' theory, Lindsay regularly speaks on the supposed plan of Marxists to eradicate the white race. He claims that disparities between white and non-white communities are not the result of racism, but the result of white people having inherent qualities that mean they 'perform' better. He also pushes various conspiracies on the communist takeover of the United States via 'wokeism'. 'It is really telling that this is the person that David Seymour is aligning himself with, but sadly perhaps not that surprising,' said Campbell. 'He and James Lindsay are compelled to label the most powerless groups in society as threats in order to divert attention away from the extreme poverty, inequality and homelessness their ideologies create. 'These people have nothing more to offer than the same interchangeable far-right neuroses and hatreds that we've already heard ad nauseam,' said Campbell. 'Aotearoa deserves better than what they're desperately trying to sell us.'
Scoop
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
ACT To Hold Annual 'Free & Equal' Rally In Auckland This Sunday 13 July
The ACT Party will host its flagship annual event, the 'Free & Equal' Rally, on Sunday 13 July at Auckland's Shed 10. The rally will feature policy updates from ACT's Ministers and MPs, a keynote address from Deputy Prime Minister and ACT Party Leader David Seymour, and an international guest keynote by Dr. James Lindsay. The event is expected to attract a strong audience, following last year's rally which sold out and saw keynote speaker Paul Henry's address viewed more than 200,000 times online. ACT describes its annual gathering as an opportunity to connect with supporters, outline the party's policy direction, and foster open debate on the country's future. 'ACT's annual rally is about more than politics – it's about lifting the standard of public debate in New Zealand,' says David Seymour. 'It's a chance to talk directly to voters about our vision for a freer, fairer, and more ambitious country.' Attendees will hear updates from ACT's Ministers on the Government's policy programme, including progress on crime, economic reform, and reducing regulatory burdens. International guest Dr. James Lindsay, an American author, mathematician, and prominent advocate for free speech, will deliver this year's keynote address. Dr. Lindsay is best known for his bestselling book Cynical Theories. 'Dr. Lindsay is one of the world's leading lights in challenging ideological extremes,' Seymour said. 'His insights on defending free expression and liberal values are especially relevant in New Zealand today.'
Cision Canada
18-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Carbon Upcycling Closes $18M Investment Led by Builders Vision to Bolster Cement Manufacturing Resiliency
CALGARY, AB, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ - Carbon Upcycling Technologies ("Carbon Upcycling"), a leader in carbon and resource utilization, announced today the closing of its USD 18 million investment round led by Builders Vision, a team of investors and philanthropists accelerating tomorrow's most promising solutions across agriculture, food, and oceans. The latest investment builds on a landmark period of momentum for Carbon Upcycling as the company develops its first-of-its-kind carbon capture & utilization technology project at the Ash Grove Mississauga Cement Plant, and executes on its newly signed memorandum of agreement with TITAN Group to assess projects at two of its cement plants. The investment round garnered follow-on participation from a strong contingent of existing investors, including Business Development Bank of Canada, Climate Investment, Amplify Capital, and strategic investors CRH Ventures, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, and TITAN Group. The continued participation of returning investors underscores the growing confidence in Carbon Upcycling's commercial readiness and role in manufacturing localized, low-carbon building materials. "Builders Vision's investment, along with the continued support of our partners, is a powerful signal that the market is ready for scalable, science-based solutions like Carbon Upcycling," said Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling. "With the support of Builders Vision and our strategic partners, we are setting the foundation for low-carbon construction, demonstrating that it is not just possible — but practical, profitable, and available today." Carbon Upcycling's groundbreaking technology produces high-performance, sustainable supplementary cementitious products by utilizing and upcycling locally sourced, low-value materials and captured CO₂ emissions. In doing so, the technology localizes critical building material supplies, bolstering construction supply chains and significantly reducing cement emissions. "Carbon Upcycling is redefining what's possible in industrial decarbonization by turning waste and emissions into valuable, scalable materials," said James Lindsay, Investment Director at Builders Vision. "Their technology is widely applicable to a number of local feedstocks and quickly integrates onsite to existing production facilities, and that's what the market needs. We're proud to support their growth as they lead the charge toward a more sustainable and resilient construction industry, starting with a flagship project that sets a new global standard." With this latest investment, Carbon Upcycling is poised to lead the next era of low-carbon innovation in construction. By combining scalable carbon capture with waste utilization, the company addresses a critical environmental challenge while laying the groundwork for a resilient, clean supply chain to support tomorrow's infrastructure. To learn more about Carbon Upcycling, visit About Carbon Upcycling Carbon Upcycling is a carbon and resource utilization company, strengthening critical cement supply chains for the infrastructure of tomorrow. Its technology offers a value-add solution for CO₂ emissions and industrial waste materials by upcycling them into low-carbon supplementary cement products. The patented system captures and reduces emissions through carbon capture and abatement while fostering localized, circular supply chains. Carbon Upcycling is backed by a syndicate of strategic investors, including Builders Vision, Business Development Bank of Canada, Climate Investment, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, Clean Energy Ventures, and Amplify Capital, as well as three of the world's leading cement manufacturers: CRH, Cemex, and TITAN Group. Learn more at About Builders Vision: Builders Vision is a team of investors and philanthropists accelerating tomorrow's most promising solutions across food and agriculture, energy and oceans. By deploying capital from grantmaking to market-rate investments, we aim to maximize financial returns and lasting impact. We are diversified and risk-aware, ensuring our investments balance both financial growth and long-term sustainability. The team's portfolios include over 300 grantees, over 100 emerging and established fund managers across all asset classes, and nearly 50 direct investments in companies and accelerators. A more resilient future for investors, communities, and the planet requires harnessing the collective power of innovation, capital and collaboration. We work closely with leaders and visionaries at the cutting edge of sustainability. At the heart of everything we do are our partners — the entrepreneurs, advocates, scientists and co-investors — who are closest to the solutions that will transform industries and achieve lasting impact.
Scoop
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
International Speaker Announced For ACT's 2025 Rally In Auckland
ACT is proud to announce that the international keynote speaker for the Party's 2025 Rally on 13 July will be Dr James Lindsay – a globally recognised advocate for free speech, open inquiry, and classical liberal values. 'ACT's annual rally always features a thought-provoking keynote to elevate the standard of public debate in New Zealand,' says ACT Leader David Seymour. 'Dr Lindsay fits that tradition perfectly. He is the author of the bestseller Cynical Theories and one of the world's leading lights in the fight against identity politics, conformity and oppression. His message about reclaiming liberalism in an age of extremes could not be more timely.' 'Last year, Paul Henry's address at ACT's rally was viewed more than 250,000 times by Kiwis who wished they'd attended in person. This year, I predict it will be even more important not to miss out.' Notes: Dr Lindsay is an American author, mathematician, and leading advocate for free speech and intellectual freedom. He is the founder of New Discourses, a platform dedicated to defending reason, open debate, and the principles of liberal democracy. His bestselling book Cynical Theories has become a global phenomenon, exposing how radical ideologies undermine free societies. Dr Lindsay's message resonates with everyone concerned about the rise of identity politics, censorship, and authoritarian thinking. He has spoken before the US Congress, universities, and grassroots movements around the world. At a time when free expression is under threat, Dr Lindsay delivers a clear and urgent message: we must stand up for liberty, open inquiry, and common sense.
New York Post
11-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
‘Woke right' influencer bullies aren't just fringe — they're a true political danger
In 2018, some activists, appalled by woke nonsense being published by academic journals, submitted nonsensical research. One paper claimed researchers 'closely and respectfully examined the genitals of . . . ten thousand dogs' to learn about 'rape culture and queer performativity at urban dog parks.' Some journals published it. Advertisement But one of the hoaxers, James Lindsay, claims this 'woke virus' now has spread to the right. 'There is a radical segment embedded within MAGA . . . that acts the same way, uses the same tactics, acts like the woke left,' he told me. I was skeptical. But to make his point, Lindsay pulled off a new hoax. Advertisement He rewrote parts of 'The Communist Manifesto' and, using the pseudonym Marcus Carlson (a play on Karl Marx), submitted it to the conservative magazine American Reformer. His article criticized classical liberal ideas like free markets, global trade and individual freedom, like Marx did. Yet the conservative magazine published it. Even after a reader pointed out that it was 'The Communist Manifesto,' the magazine kept its article up, writing, 'It is still a reasonable aggregation of some New Right ideas.' Advertisement The New Right, says Lindsay, acts like the woke left: 'There's the victimhood mentality, the cancel culture, struggle sessions. They bully people online with swarms; they rewrite history.' The New York Times' 1619 Project rewrote history, claiming America was founded to protect slavery. Today's woke right says Hitler 'was trying to encourage community . . . family values' (social media influencer Dan Bilzerian). 'I want total Aryan victory . . . the only way we are going to make America great again is if we make this country Christian again,' says white supremacist Nick Fuentes. Advertisement Fuentes' videos have received more than 30 million views. On his show, he says, 'Jews better start being nice to people like us because what comes out of this is going to be a lot uglier and a lot worse for them.' Influencer Andrew Tate won 10 million followers largely by attacking feminism: 'I am absolutely sexist.' ''Men should be in charge, knock the women down,'' sighs Lindsay. 'The woke right literally becomes all the caricatures that the woke left said conservatives are: 'racist, sexist, homophobes.'' Keep up with today's most important news Stay up on the very latest with Evening Update. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters 'They're fringe,' I say to Lindsay. 'No real threat.' 'That's what everybody said about woke kids on campuses,' he replies. Advertisement That shut me up. I admit I thought brainwashed college progressives would drop 'safe spaces,' trigger warnings, speech codes and other silly ideas once they had to earn a living. But I was wrong. Most didn't. Those kids brought about lots of change. Advertisement Their preferences got many companies to mandate DEI training and led many employees to fear speaking honestly at work. But today, says Lindsay, the energy is on the right: 'It's great that we're having a conservative revival . . . but there's also [something] called 'falling off the cliff.'' Elected officials now say things like, 'We should be Christian nationalists!' (Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene) and, 'I'm tired of this separation-of-church-and-state junk' (Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert). Advertisement 'Your ability to believe as you will,' says Lindsay, 'worship as you will without state interference, is a bedrock idea of the American experiment. Woke right, like the woke left, is this litany of bad ideas.' He fears that next election, the woke right will elect the woke left. 'The left is going to say, Hillary Clinton was right to call [people on the right] 'deplorable,'' he says. 'Then the left will sweep back in and dominate.' John Stossel is the author of 'Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.'
