James Lindsay Criticizes Unnamed "Woke Right" Figure Over "Destructive" Agendas

James Lindsay, a prominent anti-communist commentator and founder of New Discourses, recently took to social media to voice strong disapproval of an unnamed individual he labeled a "Woke Right weirdo guru." In a tweet, Lindsay asserted that this figure "keeps popping up in plans destructive to America!" The statement reflects Lindsay's ongoing critique of what he perceives as ideological threats to American society.

Lindsay has frequently used the term "Woke Right" to describe a segment of conservatives he believes inadvertently promotes "woke" or "post-liberal" agendas, which he typically associates with the political left. He views this group as a "detour" for the broader conservative movement, often criticizing figures like Patrick Deneen for mischaracterizing liberalism and contributing to what he sees as a problematic "New Right." These "Woke Right" individuals are often characterized by Lindsay as "elitists" and "weird."

His broader activism centers on combating what he terms "wokeness," Critical Race Theory (CRT), and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Lindsay argues that these concepts are rooted in "Neo-Marxism" or "Cultural Marxism" and represent a "communist takeover" or "totalitarianism" that undermines foundational American values and institutions. He has described DEI as an "installation of Communist Political Officers" and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in education as a "hypodermic needle that injects identity-Marxist social theories into our kids."

Lindsay, a mathematician by training, gained public attention for his involvement in the "grievance studies affair," where he co-authored hoax papers submitted to academic journals. He now runs the New Discourses platform, which serves as a hub for his content and analysis. His work often involves dissecting what he identifies as "Marxist" influences across various societal sectors, from education to corporate policy, framing them as "destructive plans."

Critics, such as the Southern Poverty Law Center, have characterized Lindsay as a leading voice in "reactionary anti-student inclusion, anti-LGBTQ, and conspiracy propaganda movements," accusing him of promoting "groomer" rhetoric and "white genocide" theories. Lindsay, who previously identified as an atheist, has recently embraced the label "leader of the Christian right" on social media, further evolving his public persona and ideological alignment.