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Apology Over Mislabeling Conservative Voice | Christchurch News
HarperCollins and author Byron Clark have issued a public apology after a book chapter titled “Women and the Alt Right” mistakenly implied a New Zealand conservative leader, Houghton, endorsed far-right extremism — a label she fiercely denies. The publisher and Clark, who’ve since called her a champion of free speech and Conservative Party values, admit they never intended to defame her. Houghton sees this as a victory for speech rights, arguing that advocating for traditional values shouldn’t invite extremist labels. Given Clark’s media portrayal as an expert on far-right extremism, his…
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