"Confronting the Rise of Parallel Economies: Anti-Vaccine Activists and the Far Right"
Entrepreneurs and influencers from anti-vaccine and far-right communities gathered at the RePlatform conference in Las Vegas to discuss building an "uncancellable" future, highlighting the mistrust of big financial institutions and tech companies. The event showcased alternative payment processors like GabPay, drawing attendees from anti-vaccine activists, Trump supporters, and Christian conservatives seeking to build a "freedom economy." This movement reflects a broader fusion of communities reacting to COVID-19, stolen election narratives, and transgender visibility, framing the creation of a separate economy as a matter of survival.