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TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: What they don’t tell you in Scientology: Writing Dianetics was actually a group effort, and within a year L. Ron Hubbard’s co-conspirators were denouncing him. The first to go was a physician, and 75 years ago today his complaints showed up in Time magazine. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s year from hell: The Dianetics defection that really hurt
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Former Scientology film director Mitch Brisker has even more photos for us from the church’s movie sets, and this time he’s given us a great narrative about being sandwiched between L. Ron Hubbard’s scripts and David Miscavige’s mercurial directives. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading What it’s really like making movies for Scientology leader David Miscavige
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: We have what we think is a pretty telling video that suggests just how difficult it’s getting to drag Scientology members to their latest fleecing. ALSO: Pictures from the Ramones extravaganza are in, and there was a bonus Scientologist celeb in attendance! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Can this billionaire drag you to another Scientology event glorifying David Miscavige?
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: In March Scientology leader David Miscavige revealed a new initiative aimed at kids to an ovation from Tom Cruise and John Travolta, who were in the front row. And now, there’s a new wrinkle on this earnest effort by the church for you oldtimers! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Tots or geezers: Scientology’s new books for kids are really for anyone!
[Dave’s big show in Clearwater on August 1]
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Mounting evidence suggested to us that Scientology hid Tom Cruise’s attendance at its Aug 1 ground-breaking in Clearwater. Now, we have hard proof that one or more people were removed from the church’s official photos of the event. Could it be Tom? Give it a look. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Best evidence yet that Scientology erased one or more celebs from ground-breaking event
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Another tribute to the Ramones is happening tomorrow at the Hollywood Forever cemetery, where legendary guitarist Johnny Ramone is buried, and once again it’s being hosted by Scientology celeb John Travolta. And we think the reason for it is worth celebrating. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading A reminder why John Travolta is so involved in tomorrow’s Ramones Hollywood tribute
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: In February, we received an email from a longtime reader, asking for our help after his wife received an unwanted sexual video from Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando. Now, months later, we have an update on that story we did not see coming. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading A totally unexpected update to a viral story we did earlier this year
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: An appeals court gave Leah Remini a victory over Scientology in her ‘Fair Game’ lawsuit, but issued its opinion ‘unpublished’ making it harder for others suing the church to benefit. Leah tried to change that, but the court has turned her down, TX Lawyer explains. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Court denies Leah Remini request to formally publish her recent victory over Scientology
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: It has always struck us what a unique position Mike Goldstein was in as the man who handled L. Ron Hubbard’s cash. Mark Fisher remembers this fascinating Scientology figure for us in a touching tribute. ALSO: Muggles at Saint Hill? [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Mike Goldstein, 1949-2026: Told Scientology’s financial secrets for key ‘Secret Lives’ film
[Amir Essalhi, Alex Barnes-Ross, Danielle Chamberlain and Zoe Hancock in June]
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: In June, a group including Alex Barnes-Ross filed a petition about Scientology to 10 Downing Street. Now, the UK government has responded. We have that answer, as well as Alex’s thoughts. ALSO: More evidence of child endangerment at Scientology’s UK headquarters [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading UK government responds to petition about Scientology delivered to 10 Downing Street
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