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Looking for some background on the QAnon movement? We recommend Travis View’s excellent article at New York magazine as a place to start.

 
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Posted by Tony Ortega on April 3, 2026 at 08:00

 TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Scientology’s good friend US Attorney General Pam Bondi got the heave-ho yesterday, but the church has other ways to influence the White House and its supporters. Still, even we were a bit stunned to [...]]]>

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Scientology’s good friend US Attorney General Pam Bondi got the heave-ho yesterday, but the church has other ways to influence the White House and its supporters. Still, even we were a bit stunned to see this footage of Elena Cardone outright teaching Scientology to Erika Kirk! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

 
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Technology Cocktail

“The Ethics Officer or the MAA in a Sea Org Org conducts ethics interviews as an HCO function, gets PTS (Potential Trouble Source) A to J checks done and sometimes does full PTS interviews. Students or pcs, where out-ethics is obvious or suspected, are interviewed to determine the extent and nature of the outness so the correct ethics gradient can be applied. The interview should include bringing the person to an understanding of ethics and the conditions and guiding him through any needed ethics handling cycles or correct application of the conditions.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1981

 
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Source Code

“The whole US civil defense system is based on the idea that there is a thing called the government which is composed of people (which already is silly) and they’re going to take over the country at the moment of an attack, see? They aren’t there now. They’re not part of the people, and they’re not human, you see? And they’re parked up someplace in Canada along the DEW line or down in Mexico or out on some island, and they don’t exist there now. And at the moment of an attack, nobody is supposed to do anything but be taken over by the government. That’s what you’re supposed to do in an attack. Consider it absolutely fascinating! It’s just as bad as Eisenhower’s design for the Normandy landing. I mean, there was nothing worse than that. I didn’t know this until the other day. I’m going to write a book on it. I’m going to call it The Great Myth. You see, I was a Pacific amphibious warfare officer before these Normandy landings occurred. And there’s certain ways you’re supposed to make landings. Well, they didn’t make them that way at Normandy. They killed men instead.” — L. Ron Hubbard, April 3, 1962

 
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Avast, Ye Mateys

“Our trouble has been isolated to the British Government. It uses British Consuls, Lloyds and reporters as part of its intelligence service. It has been revealed that reporters in the UK, particularly those operating outside it, are members of their intelligence service while still being reporters. The US health societies, groups, foundations and agencies are all members of SMERSH which is an English takeover of the work of Clifford Beers to bring protection to mental patients. By blackmail, corruption and pretense of being ‘the very best people’ this group had the British government in its palm. It appointed the health ministers of both parties in England and throughout the Commonwealth and even Switzerland. SMERSH is a world takeover type group, full of preposterous plans. It is now actively destroying western nations whose governments look to them to dispose of malcontents without realizing SMERSH’s degraded technology is violently opposed by Western peoples. If we are careful, keep good security and continue to attack, SMERSH will collapse as they are trying to be a police state without either the police or army on their side. We must be alert to the Intelligence factors of SMERSH and safeguard against their penetration of our security. On our shoulders alone rests the possibility of freeing Mankind from the horror of one of these police states which could destroy Mankind. The rest, like sheep, have been taken in wholly.” — The Commodore, April 3, 1969

 
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Overheard in the FreeZone

“Scientology got into bad hands starting in 1972, and it was not done by the young David Miscavige at that time, but by the IRS, CIA, FBI and other such criminals with vested interest to hold down Clears and OTs and grab the tech of ‘remote viewing’ for themselves.”

 
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Past is Prologue

2000: The Wall Street Journal published an article on Franchise Pictures and Battlefield Earth. “Big stars usually have to cut their fees by half or more, accepting instead profit-participation that in some cases reaches an enormous 40%, after costs have been recouped. Mr. Samaha’s strategy is just weeks away from its biggest test yet, the May 12 release of a science-fiction epic called ‘Battlefield Earth.’ The film is the pet project of John Travolta, whose superstar clout failed to get it made for a dozen years. Script problems and a projected $100 million budget were often blamed, but many movie executives thought another big factor was the film’s source materials 1982 novel by L. Ron Hubbard, late founder of the controversial Church of Scientology, which counts Mr. Travolta as a longtime member. ‘Battlefield’ is the first screen adaptation of any Hubbard science-fiction work, an achievement Mr. Travolta says is ‘like putting Tennessee Williams’ first works on the screen. It’s a big deal.’ Mr. Samaha, he adds, was ‘smart to trust the artist.’ ‘Everyone thought I was crazy or mentally retarded’ for tackling the project, Mr. Samaha says. Though the film has nothing to do with Scientology, some feared the Hubbard connection could provoke a backlash and make the film difficult to sell in places such as Germany and France, where Scientology has come under government attack. Even Mr. Travolta, Mr. Samaha recalls, warned that ‘lots of people are going to come to you and try and persuade you and be negative about it.’ Franchise got it made by using a formula usually reserved for tiny independent films. Imperial Bank in Los Angeles provided loans to pay the production costs, which were slashed to a planned $50 million, but about 80% of that was to be covered by the presale of foreign distribution rights. Mr. Travolta had been keen to make the project since the mid-1980s, when he first lent his name to screenplay adaptations of the 1,050-page L. Ron Hubbard novel. Mr. Elwes and others say that the Hubbard tie is the main reason ‘Battlefield’ has never been made. Asked if he believes that the Hubbard connection placed extra hurdles in the film’s way, Mr. Travolta says: ‘I’ll never know.’ He adds that, ‘If it were an issue secretly to someone, it would not be politically correct to voice it.’ The Scientology question was raised numerous times and batted down by Mr. Samaha, who says he would bark: ‘This is what the movie is about: It’s ‘Planet of the Apes’ starring John Travolta. You’re either in or you’re the f—— out.’ Intertainment President Barry Baeres says that, given the controversy over Scientology in Germany, ‘at first sight, you would say no to it.’ But he succumbed to Mr. Samaha’s insistence that ‘Battlefield Earth’ was Scientology-free. Mr. Travolta has contributed some of his own money – more than $5 million, according to Mr. Samaha.”

 
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Random Howdy

“We Farsecians are not evil. We are the Knights Templar of the Universe. We are the Keepers of the ARC of the Covenant.”

 
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Full Court Press: What we’re watching at the Underground Bunker

Criminal prosecutions:
— Danny Masterson charged for raping three women: Sentenced to 30 years to life on Sep 7, 2023. Appeal now fully briefed, waiting for 2nd Appellate District court to set a hearing date. Masterson has also submitted a habeas corpus petition.
— ‘Lafayette Ronald Hubbard’ (a/k/a Justin Craig), aggravated assault, plus drug charges: Grand jury indictments include charges from an assault while in custody. Pleaded guilty on Nov 10 to a 17-year prison sentence (eligible for parole in two to three more years). Awaiting transfer to state prison.
— Aaron Matthes charged for SA of child under 12 years old: OT Scientologist facing multiple mandatory life sentences. Next pretrial court hearing set for March 9.

Civil litigation:
— Leah Remini v. Scientology, alleging ‘Fair Game’ harassment and defamation: Some defamation claims were removed by Judge Hammock. Judge Hammock’s ruling is on appeal, which is now fully briefed. Awaiting the setting of an oral arguments hearing.
— Baxter, Baxter, and Paris v. Scientology, alleging labor trafficking: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’
— Valerie Haney v. Scientology: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’ 15 days of arbitration completed, Val waiting for further word from the IJC.
— Chrissie Bixler et al. v. Scientology and Danny Masterson. Judge Upindra Kalra’s ruling denying Scientology’s motion to strike is on appeal. Appeal fully briefed. Motion to replace Jane Does’ AI-tainted brief denied by court. Oral arguments hearing on March 3.
— Jane Doe 1 v. Scientology, David Miscavige, and Gavin Potter: Case unsealed and second amended complaint filed. Scientology moves for religious arbitration. Trial has been set for January 10, 2028.

 
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Other links: The prosecution of Danny Masterson. Leah Remini’s Fair Game Podcast. Leah Remini’s A&E Series. Scientology’s Celebrities, from A to Z. Bryan Seymour’s suppressed series, Scientology Black Ops: Tom Cruise and dirty tricks. Scientology’s Ideal Orgs, from one end of the planet to the other. Scientology’s sneaky front groups, spreading the good news about L. Ron Hubbard while pretending to benefit society. Scientology Lit: Books reviewed or excerpted in a weekly series. How many have you read?

 
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THE WHOLE TRACK

[ONE year ago] Wow: TWENTY new billboards targeting Scientology going up in LA
[TWO years ago] Not so fast: Judge Hammock questions David Miscavige’s challenge to step down
[THREE years ago] WACKY: Scientology flack Ben Shaw’s unhinged letter denying ties to Clearwater developer
[FOUR years ago] Another reason to watch the CA supremes: Danny Masterson is petitioning his rape case
[FIVE years ago] The Top 25 People Enabling Scientology, No. 3: The judges
[SIX years ago] Scientology’s new attempt to force ‘religious arbitration’ on Danny Masterson’s accusers
[SEVEN years ago] A stunning Scientology call to arms for our politically divided times on this dirt ball
[EIGHT years ago] Newly released documents: Scientology leader L. Ron Hubbard tried to ‘buy’ an African nation
[NINE years ago] Scientology leader David Miscavige launches new personal attacks at Leah Remini
[TEN years ago] David Miscavige and a bussed-in crowd cut the ribbon on Atlanta’s new Scientology ‘Ideal Org’
[ELEVEN years ago] How Scientologists are dealing with the popularity of Alex Gibney’s film ‘Going Clear’
[TWELVE years ago] We asked David Miscavige’s tailor for his exact height — and here’s what he told us!
[THIRTEEN years ago] LEAK: Scientology’s Rehab Went from $5,000 to $2.5 Million in Insurance Revenue in One Year

 
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Man who bombed girls school claims he is “there to help” https://t.co/8smrxwS4pL

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President Trump said all the Gold Star family members of service members killed during Operation Epic Fury told him to “finish [...]]]>

 
Some links to Q-related items today

 
Looking for some background on the QAnon movement? We recommend Travis View’s excellent article at New York magazine as a place to start.

 
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Posted by Tony Ortega on April 2, 2026 at 08:00

 TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: At the L. Ron Hubbard Birthday Event on March 14, Tom Cruise and John Travolta applauded Scientology leader David Miscavige, who unveiled [...]]]>

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: At the L. Ron Hubbard Birthday Event on March 14, Tom Cruise and John Travolta applauded Scientology leader David Miscavige, who unveiled a new initiative aimed at kids. We wanted to get the perspective of a couple of experts on this ‘Golden Age for the New Generation.’ [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

 
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Technology Cocktail

“Based on the earliest cases completed on the Happiness Rundown, there is no fading of the initial glow on completing the HRD. Not only was there no fade but those persons report an increase or expansion of their gains following the HRD. The result promises not only to be stable, but to actually get better as the person goes on in life applying the principles learned. Due to the immense popularity of the HRD amongst the pcs, auditors and others in contact with it, the demand for the HRD can be expected to be very high, and it can be expected to accelerate in each area where it is delivered. The combination of the booklet: «The Way to Happiness» and the availability of the Happiness Rundown are a boon to FSMs and Distribution Divisions. The goal for Mankind and this planet of a world without war, insanity or criminality and happiness for all, is now much much closer.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1981

 
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Source Code

“Now, if you were to duplicate teeth on a preclear, you just say, ‘All right. Now, let’s duplicate teeth.’ And he starts duplicating teeth, teeth, teeth, teeth, teeth, till he gets lots of teeth, lots of teeth, lots of teeth. First thing you know out of this big pile of teeth which he’s gotten out there, he’ll start to get the emotion ‘Whee! Let’s all be teeth. Let’s fill the whole universe up full of teeth. Everything’s got to be teeth.’ Well, of course this is the central motive as far as teeth are concerned. Everything must duplicate teeth. Any object has this as an obsession. It must be duplicated. If it goes downhill it gets down to a point, finally, where, of course, it must not be duplicated, which is it must hide, withdraw, get very small, be hard, compact.” — L. Ron Hubbard, April 2, 1954

 
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Avast, Ye Mateys

“I hope no desperate casualties resulted from the APRIL FOOL OOD. All Fools Day originated when they changed the Gregorian Calendar in 1564. The first day of the year was April 1st before then. When New Years Day became January 1st, those who persisted in celebrating it as April 1st became targets. It originated in France where they are called APRIL FISH and went to Scotland where they are called APRIL GAWKS. Through the English speaking world it is APRIL FOOLS. All from a PR stunt to teach the new Calendar! So when Al Bornstein, FAO PR wrote up an April Fool OODs with Geoff Barnes and Gorman the Management carried out a reversal even on them. In the Immortal Words of Product Officer FAO Amos Jessup, ‘Anyone who was taken in by that OOD had better review his Data Series!’ So would the FEBCs do a Data Analysis on that April Fools OOD as an exercise. Self preservation demands they be able to recognize real OUT POINTS when they get back to their orgs. People were in stitches over the results of the joke, so I hope no bruised feelings remain.” — The Commodore, April 2, 1971

 
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Overheard in the FreeZone

“PCs don’t return to auditors if the results are poor. So the Freezone is sort of self-qualifying. Auditors that are still in practice have to be good auditors. There are many auditors to choose from who have held their space. It could be compared to a free market, people go out of business when they sell faulty products.”

 
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Past is Prologue

1999: Dennis Erlich posted a declaration filed in his copyright infringement case. “This declaration addresses the central feature Scientology practice which claims to provide a form of spiritual absolution and ascension through ‘confession,’ the maintenance of various files containing information
based upon these confessions by numerous Scientology entities, and the expectation of confidentiality associated with these confessional activities and files. [D]uring each auditing session, the auditor is required to maintain detailed notes on a worksheet which records the information discussed. These worksheets are placed into the person’s ‘preclear’ or ‘pc’ file. In my experience, preclears are indoctrinated to believe that confessions made or elicited during an auditing session are kept confidential. Despite this expectation, and in accordance with numerous Hubbard policies, after the session an auditor is required to report any
transgressions or breaches of Scientology’s numerous codes and policies in writing to the preclear’s ‘ethics’ file. Although most preclears do not know or understand this, an auditor is required to make special note of any potential ‘ethics’ matters that come up during an auditing session (for example, needle readings that indicate negative thoughts about L. Ron Hubbard or transgressions of policy) and report them to a Case Supervisor. When a Scientologist does an act or expresses a thought that might be considered to be counter to Hubbard’s intention, he or she can be placed in a ‘lower ethics condition.’ A Scientologist in a lower ethics condition is often ordered by an Ethics Officer, among other things, to go through a process called writing up ‘overts and withholds’ to help determine and
ameliorate the reason for the lower condition. The confessions made in an O/W write-up, while not formal auditing, are according to Scientology policy, considered to be ‘case actions’ to be filed in the confessional folder and considered to be confidential. A person cannot complete any action in Scientology or progress to the next action without writing a glowing ‘Success Story’ praising the gains they have made. Part of the graduation procedure from any level requires the parishioner to be sent to the Examiner who reads the Success Story and if it is glowing, puts the person on the e-meter and asks what is called the ‘Key Question,’ that is, ‘would you like others to have similar gains to yours?’ The person cannot ‘pass’ unless the e-meter needle ‘floats.’ If the person does not write a glowing success story, he is sent to the Department of Review for correction at his own expense. I would consider the information in my ‘ethics’ file to be confidential, and subject to the same privilege as material in my preclear file. It should also be noted that in discovery the plaintiff failed to turn over either my ethics files or my pc files, claiming that they had been lost. Instead what they produced were selected copies of discreditable materials culled from both folders. Although Mr. McShane acknowledged that Scientology considers material in a person’s preclear file to be confidential and privileged, it should be noted that Scientology considers that a person who has been declared a Suppressive such as myself is no longer entitled to such protection. Accordingly, as a matter of Scientology doctrine, plaintiffs would consider themselves to be entitled to use information culled from a confessional setting (during auditing or otherwise) to impeach or discredit a witness.”

 
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Random Howdy

“Why would Scientologists feel love for each other? According to Hubbard they are just random thetans occupying random meat bodies. Your children aren’t really ‘your’ children. That’s one of the reasons it seems so easy for some Scientologists to disconnect. Your relatives are merely other pod people.”

 
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Full Court Press: What we’re watching at the Underground Bunker

Criminal prosecutions:
— Danny Masterson charged for raping three women: Sentenced to 30 years to life on Sep 7, 2023. Appeal now fully briefed, waiting for 2nd Appellate District court to set a hearing date. Masterson has also submitted a habeas corpus petition.
— ‘Lafayette Ronald Hubbard’ (a/k/a Justin Craig), aggravated assault, plus drug charges: Grand jury indictments include charges from an assault while in custody. Pleaded guilty on Nov 10 to a 17-year prison sentence (eligible for parole in two to three more years). Awaiting transfer to state prison.
— Aaron Matthes charged for SA of child under 12 years old: OT Scientologist facing multiple mandatory life sentences. Next pretrial court hearing set for March 9.

Civil litigation:
— Leah Remini v. Scientology, alleging ‘Fair Game’ harassment and defamation: Some defamation claims were removed by Judge Hammock. Judge Hammock’s ruling is on appeal, which is now fully briefed. Awaiting the setting of an oral arguments hearing.
— Baxter, Baxter, and Paris v. Scientology, alleging labor trafficking: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’
— Valerie Haney v. Scientology: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’ 15 days of arbitration completed, Val waiting for further word from the IJC.
— Chrissie Bixler et al. v. Scientology and Danny Masterson. Judge Upindra Kalra’s ruling denying Scientology’s motion to strike is on appeal. Appeal fully briefed. Motion to replace Jane Does’ AI-tainted brief denied by court. Oral arguments hearing on March 3.
— Jane Doe 1 v. Scientology, David Miscavige, and Gavin Potter: Case unsealed and second amended complaint filed. Scientology moves for religious arbitration. Trial has been set for January 10, 2028.

 
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Other links: The prosecution of Danny Masterson. Leah Remini’s Fair Game Podcast. Leah Remini’s A&E Series. Scientology’s Celebrities, from A to Z. Bryan Seymour’s suppressed series, Scientology Black Ops: Tom Cruise and dirty tricks. Scientology’s Ideal Orgs, from one end of the planet to the other. Scientology’s sneaky front groups, spreading the good news about L. Ron Hubbard while pretending to benefit society. Scientology Lit: Books reviewed or excerpted in a weekly series. How many have you read?

 
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THE WHOLE TRACK

[ONE year ago] Slimy Scientology attorney asks Clearwater for its Mike Rinder records
[TWO years ago] Scientology and the Great American Eclipse, 2024 edition
[THREE years ago] Tampa Bay Times identifies developer acting as Scientology’s front in Clearwater
[FOUR years ago] Academic forum caves to scary Scientology attorneys, spikes our presentation
[FIVE years ago] SNL produced the best parody of Scientology ever — and then hired a Scientologist
[SIX years ago] Scientology is dying to keep you well from the pandemic it doesn’t believe in
[SEVEN years ago] Thetans in the Jungle: Scientology in Papua New Guinea’s Highlands
[EIGHT years ago] Mike Rinder: Scientology is ‘disappearing at a consistent unchanging unwavering rate’
[NINE years ago] Scientology for your plants? In the grand tradition of L. Ron Hubbard, yes!
[TEN years ago] Scientology’s demonology: Where L. Ron Hubbard got the idea for your space cooties
[ELEVEN years ago] Robert Vaughn Young on L. Ron Hubbard’s final days — another ‘Secret Lives’ video outtake
[TWELVE years ago] Florida attorney Ken Dandar hit with $1 million penalty for taking on Scientology
[THIRTEEN years ago] Why Isn’t Scientology More Open About Its Space Opera Beliefs? It’s the Best Part!

 
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Posted by Tony Ortega on April 2, 2026 at 07:00

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Posted by Tony Ortega on April 1, 2026 at 08:00

 TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Thank you to Alex Barnes-Ross for spotting this call to action by Scientology. It’s an appeal for Scientologists to contribute to an effort that will attempt to convince a major chain to carry the [...]]]>

 
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Technology Cocktail

“The gains pcs have had on the Happiness Rundown are numerous and varied, but there are certain gains that are common to all cases audited on the HRD. These follow in brief: All experienced improvements in their beingness, doingness and havingness, very often making very observable changes even near the beginning of the rundown. Confusions on the subject of right and wrong handled and replaced with workable stable data that can be used in day-to-day living. A sense of security and calmness about oneself and one’s future; knowing that one is indeed on the way to happiness. A return of ARC with life across each of the dynamics and increased ability to get along well with others.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1981

 
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Source Code

“OK, and this is the 1st of April 1954, little more on simple procedures, basics. The problem which the auditor faces is a very simple problem. That’s what makes it so difficult. He has a human being who is out of present time. Ordinarily this is the target of the auditor, although you can use auditing on cats, dogs and horses, and so forth. As a matter of fact, I was auditing a horse the other day. Got him into present time, too. It’s very easy to audit a horse. All you make him do is reach for you and you retreat until he feels good and dangerous. And his spirits will come up and he’ll be in present time enough to be rid.” — L. Ron Hubbard, April 1, 1954

 
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Avast, Ye Mateys

“OVERTS: In the interests of more truth on board, anyone feeling nattery should write up their overts and witholds and post them on the crew’s notice board with a copy to me. Hiding the real reasons behind natter roughs it up for the rest of us. We are after all a true group. Truth is the basis of group ARC.” — The Commodore, April 1, 1970

 
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Overheard in the FreeZone

“Membership figures in the Freezone — just like in the Church — have been dropping for decades so that the next generation is expected to be nothing but extravagant buildings owned and controlled by US government agencies like CST and RTC in order to increase illegal earnings of controlled intelligence non-governmental organizations (NGOs)….In the west, however, a toothless Scientology — which no longer audits effectively, thus leaving the reactive mind untouched, and no longer produces real Clears and OTs, but instead studies theory (‘The BASICS’) for the most part or, as in the Freezone, replaces the auditor’s training with ‘discussions about Scientology’s aspects in news groups’ — serves a similar purpose as the Freemasons’ lodges centuries ago: a reservoir for critical spirits, free thinkers and intelligent freedom fighters controlled by secret service circles.”

 
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Past is Prologue

1998: The St. Petersburg Times ran a story this week on Scientology’s growing attempts to influence Washington politics. “After years of holding the U.S. government in contempt, the Church of Scientology is enlisting members of Congress, the U.S. State Department and even President Clinton to advance its agenda in foreign lands. Prodded by the Scientologists’ paid lobbyists and its cadre of sympathetic entertainers, several lawmakers and the Clinton administration have criticized the German government for allegedly discriminating against Scientology practitioners. They even got their argument against Germany to the floor of the House of Representatives last November. The lobbying push comes amid an ongoing criminal investigation into a suspicious death of one of its parishioners at Scientology’s Clearwater headquarters – the latest in a history of controversy involving the church. That history includes convictions of 11 Scientologists on charges stemming from break-ins of government offices in the 1970s. Scientology has used lobbyists in Washington in the past, but in the years since the IRS ruling the organization has stepped up its lobbying effort. Records made public last week show that Religious Technology Center, a Scientology affiliate in Los Angeles, paid almost $725,000 to a Washington-based firm to lobby Congress in 1997 and 1996. David H. Miller, the managing partner of Federal Legislative Associates, said members of Congress initially were skeptical about his client and its checkered past. ‘What I’ve said to members is, ‘That’s all bulls—. That’s all extraneous. Let’s talk about the facts,’ he recalled, though he concedes: ‘What they are trying to do is live down some of their past mistakes.’ Miller, 50, is a former congressional aide who has been a lobbyist for 18 years. He and his firm represent clients such as the American Bankers Association and American Airlines. He is not, he said, a Scientologist. Miller, the lobbyist, said he has gradually tried to build a foundation of support that gives Scientologists’ claims of discrimination credence in Washington. The biggest victory in that regard has come from the U.S. State Department, which criticized the German government for its treatment of Scientologists in its annual human-rights report.”

 
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Random Howdy

“Better to be pissed off than pissed on.”

 
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Full Court Press: What we’re watching at the Underground Bunker

Criminal prosecutions:
— Danny Masterson charged for raping three women: Sentenced to 30 years to life on Sep 7, 2023. Appeal now fully briefed, waiting for 2nd Appellate District court to set a hearing date. Masterson has also submitted a habeas corpus petition.
— ‘Lafayette Ronald Hubbard’ (a/k/a Justin Craig), aggravated assault, plus drug charges: Grand jury indictments include charges from an assault while in custody. Pleaded guilty on Nov 10 to a 17-year prison sentence (eligible for parole in two to three more years). Awaiting transfer to state prison.
— Aaron Matthes charged for SA of child under 12 years old: OT Scientologist facing multiple mandatory life sentences. Next pretrial court hearing set for March 9.

Civil litigation:
— Leah Remini v. Scientology, alleging ‘Fair Game’ harassment and defamation: Some defamation claims were removed by Judge Hammock. Judge Hammock’s ruling is on appeal, which is now fully briefed. Awaiting the setting of an oral arguments hearing.
— Baxter, Baxter, and Paris v. Scientology, alleging labor trafficking: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’
— Valerie Haney v. Scientology: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’ 15 days of arbitration completed, Val waiting for further word from the IJC.
— Chrissie Bixler et al. v. Scientology and Danny Masterson. Judge Upindra Kalra’s ruling denying Scientology’s motion to strike is on appeal. Appeal fully briefed. Motion to replace Jane Does’ AI-tainted brief denied by court. Oral arguments hearing on March 3.
— Jane Doe 1 v. Scientology, David Miscavige, and Gavin Potter: Case unsealed and second amended complaint filed. Scientology moves for religious arbitration. Trial has been set for January 10, 2028.

 
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Other links: The prosecution of Danny Masterson. Leah Remini’s Fair Game Podcast. Leah Remini’s A&E Series. Scientology’s Celebrities, from A to Z. Bryan Seymour’s suppressed series, Scientology Black Ops: Tom Cruise and dirty tricks. Scientology’s Ideal Orgs, from one end of the planet to the other. Scientology’s sneaky front groups, spreading the good news about L. Ron Hubbard while pretending to benefit society. Scientology Lit: Books reviewed or excerpted in a weekly series. How many have you read?

 
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THE WHOLE TRACK

[ONE year ago] Scientology doc David Minkoff tries to argue out of lawsuit, Bunker will be watching
[TWO years ago] Flying under the radar: Scientology’s unexpected reprieve in Russia
[THREE years ago] PODCAST: John Sweeney stops by to chat about Scientology’s ‘dark nonsense’
[FOUR years ago] Surviving Scientology’s Sea Org for children was a nightmare of parental abandonment
[FIVE years ago] Izzy Chait, renowned art dealer and major Scientology figure, dead at 74
[SIX years ago] Scientologists are convinced that they can rescue the planet from deadly pandemic
[SEVEN years ago] Sword-wielding, Bentley-driving man killed by police at Scientology org identified
[EIGHT years ago] Scientologists are trying to convince each other that the new TV network is a roaring success
[NINE years ago] Scientology’s spies: L. Ron Hubbard’s twisted legacy that proved his sickness
[TEN years ago] Augustine: One weird trick every Scientologist needs to learn for real ‘total freedom’
[ELEVEN years ago] CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST SCIENTOLOGY DRUG REHABS IN CALIFORNIA
[TWELVE years ago] Hey, you guys, the new Scientology E-meter is a hit!
[THIRTEEN years ago] LEAK: Narconon’s Legal Affairs Director Admits No Scientific Basis for Advertised Success Rates

 
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Posted by Tony Ortega on March 31, 2026 at 08:00

 TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Scientology has already put Valerie Haney through a ludicrous 15 days of a kangaroo court it calls ‘religious arbitration.’ The church now says it wants even more days, and the new judge in the [...]]]>

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Scientology has already put Valerie Haney through a ludicrous 15 days of a kangaroo court it calls ‘religious arbitration.’ The church now says it wants even more days, and the new judge in the case, like those before him, accepted it as if there was nothing the court can do. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

 
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Technology Cocktail

“During the Happiness Rundown pilot auditing some rather spectacular results occurred. Not only did the pcs have many cognitions and wins in session, but these
resulted in immediate changes in the pc’s life and livingness—sometimes very noticeably as far as the pc’s spouse or associates were concerned. Often, within the first one to three sessions the pc improved markedly in appearance, started getting along better with people around him and became noticeably different to others. The HRD produces results that are clearly observable to others as well as the pc! These are gains in beingness, doingness and havingness. It increases ARC, raises the person’s sense of ethics, personal integrity and much more.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1981

 
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Source Code

“We pick up somebody. Let’s say he’s a Marine captain or something, and we’re auditing him. He’s been a Marine years ago. Obviously, this person is no mystic. This person is no spiritualist. He knows nothing about these things. Let’s audit him, and get through, and so forth. And we audit him for about five hours, and he’s making very slow progress. And he’s liable to ask you at the end of the five hours if you really think his guardian angel approves of the techniques you’re using. Don’t be too alarmed if you hear such a reaction, because there’s practically 100 percent of the populace, one time or another, have been mixed up with spirits, spiritualism, mysticism or any one of the allied lines by which man has sought truth and has gotten booby-trapped. This Marine, you find out, served a long hitch in Santo Domingo. And all the time he was in Santo Domingo he was talked to continually by a mamaloi. Otherwise, this boy’s been sane ever since. He receives all of his directions from a witch doctor, or a witch. Yeah, he’s been ordering troops around on the advice of a witch doctor for years. This is not uncommon. Because a thing is not spoken about is no reason it doesn’t exist or isn’t known. And that’s a good rule for you to go on.” — L. Ron Hubbard, March 31, 1954

 
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Avast, Ye Mateys

“My thanks to S. Moreau, R. Savage, Gerry Armstrong, and H. Harrison for helping on a voluntary basis cleaning up Fwd Tween Decks and Storage and mest moving in Hold 1 last night. L.H. 2 has been cleaned and restowed. Anyone littering or enmesting the area of any hold space will be dealt with severely by Ethics. These spaces (as well as all ship spaces) must be kept neat, clean and secure.” — Capt W.B. Robertson D/Captain FSO, March 31, 1971

 
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Overheard in the FreeZone

“There is a lot of work ahead. I don’t believe specialist auditors can do the job (they can help a lot of individuals, but there are too many for one or even ten thousand auditors). What is needed is that EVERY person in the world know how to deliver a session, and do so whenever someone near them needs one. Twill eventually get the job done.”

 
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Past is Prologue

1997: The Wall Street Journal printed an editorial in its March 25th edition, entitled “The Scientology Problem”. Some excerpts: “Scientology is currently demanding acceptance throughout the world, mostly on the basis of a 1993 Internal Revenue Service ruling extending it 501(c)3 tax-exempt status. The State Department’s human rights report, an ad by Hollywood figures and others have berated Germany over persecution of Scientologists. Other sects have also started with odd theology and behavior; is Scientology now traveling the road to respectability? Conceivably so, though the Scientologists have more history than most to live down, most of it written in court decisions here and abroad. Scientology performs its ‘auditing’ and ‘clearing’ according to a schedule of set fees. Those who are ‘cleared’ at one level go on to the next with further training and further fees. To many authorities, not to mention alienated former Scientologists, Mr. Hubbard’s creation looks a lot like the business of personal counseling or psychiatry (to which Scientology also raises theological objection). There have been repeated reports that Mr. Hubbard told his science-fiction colleagues that the way to get rich is to found a religion. The Scientologists promote anti-drug and anti-crime efforts, but even in the post-Hubbard era have been a magnet for controversy. For one thing, they are confronting the Internet, using copyright and other laws to inhibit their critics, who gather in a discussion group called alt.religion.scientology. Scientologists have succeeded with U.S. copyright suits against the posting of secret Hubbard texts, but have angered the Internet community. The texts keep appearing, for example on a Norwegian site calling itself Operation Clambake. Further litigation is currently under way in San Jose and Denver, with the patience of presiding jurists being tested by both Scientologists and ‘netizens.’ Internet defendants are now challenging the validity of the copyrights, and seeking to depose the secretive Mr. Miscavige about the circumstances of their transfer. Finally, Scientology is also in a controversy over the death of one of its members in Clearwater, Florida, in 1995. Lisa McPherson, 36, was detained by paramedics after she took off her clothes following a minor traffic accident. In lieu of psychiatric treatment, doctors released her to fellow Scientologists; 17 days later she died en route to another hospital where the staff included a Scientologist physician. We certainly hope that the Scientologists finally win the respectability they seek, though we note that the Mormons did abandon polygamy and the Jehovah’s Witnesses no longer beseech potential converts by setting up loudspeakers on their lawns. In the meantime, we wonder why the State Department is so exercised over German statements that would be protected by U.S. libel law, indeed, over a German position that was the U.S. position until the current administration. And we certainly think the IRS should share with the rest of us whatever persuaded it that money from the disturbed seeking solace is no longer being siphoned off into bank accounts in Switzerland.”

 
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Random Howdy

“Hubbard thought ‘1984’ was a How-To manual.”

 
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Full Court Press: What we’re watching at the Underground Bunker

Criminal prosecutions:
— Danny Masterson charged for raping three women: Sentenced to 30 years to life on Sep 7, 2023. Appeal now fully briefed, waiting for 2nd Appellate District court to set a hearing date. Masterson has also submitted a habeas corpus petition.
— ‘Lafayette Ronald Hubbard’ (a/k/a Justin Craig), aggravated assault, plus drug charges: Grand jury indictments include charges from an assault while in custody. Pleaded guilty on Nov 10 to a 17-year prison sentence (eligible for parole in two to three more years). Awaiting transfer to state prison.
— Aaron Matthes charged for SA of child under 12 years old: OT Scientologist facing multiple mandatory life sentences. Next pretrial court hearing set for March 9.

Civil litigation:
— Leah Remini v. Scientology, alleging ‘Fair Game’ harassment and defamation: Some defamation claims were removed by Judge Hammock. Judge Hammock’s ruling is on appeal, which is now fully briefed. Awaiting the setting of an oral arguments hearing.
— Baxter, Baxter, and Paris v. Scientology, alleging labor trafficking: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’
— Valerie Haney v. Scientology: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’ 15 days of arbitration completed, Val waiting for further word from the IJC.
— Chrissie Bixler et al. v. Scientology and Danny Masterson. Judge Upindra Kalra’s ruling denying Scientology’s motion to strike is on appeal. Appeal fully briefed. Motion to replace Jane Does’ AI-tainted brief denied by court. Oral arguments hearing on March 3.
— Jane Doe 1 v. Scientology, David Miscavige, and Gavin Potter: Case unsealed and second amended complaint filed. Scientology moves for religious arbitration. Trial has been set for January 10, 2028.

 
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Other links: The prosecution of Danny Masterson. Leah Remini’s Fair Game Podcast. Leah Remini’s A&E Series. Scientology’s Celebrities, from A to Z. Bryan Seymour’s suppressed series, Scientology Black Ops: Tom Cruise and dirty tricks. Scientology’s Ideal Orgs, from one end of the planet to the other. Scientology’s sneaky front groups, spreading the good news about L. Ron Hubbard while pretending to benefit society. Scientology Lit: Books reviewed or excerpted in a weekly series. How many have you read?

 
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THE WHOLE TRACK

[ONE year ago] Linkin Park’s Emily Armstrong expresses a very Scientology-like sentiment
[TWO years ago] Yet another celebrity ‘first’ spotted in Scientology event press releases
[THREE years ago] Scientology propaganda is the best thing ever, and we are here for it
[FOUR years ago] Hanan Islam, 62: Faced felony counts for insurance scam run out of Scientology clinic
[FIVE years ago] The Top 25 People Enabling Scientology, No. 4: The LAPD
[SIX years ago] Mark Bunker, now as city councilman, confronts issues with Scientology on day one
[SEVEN years ago] Scientology is putting Ideal Orgs in every country where it operates — except one
[EIGHT years ago] A Scientologist is running for lieutenant governor in Nevada — and it’s who you probably suspect
[NINE years ago] Jonny Jacobsen: The tweets about Scientology that got a comedian in hot water
[TEN years ago] Reason Rally 2016 in Washington DC: The Underground Bunker wants to see you there!
[ELEVEN years ago] Can you help French prosecutors find these witnesses to the death of a Scientologist?
[TWELVE years ago] Paris elects its first female mayor — and you have to see her record on Scientology!
[THIRTEEN years ago] Easter Sunday Funnies — Also: Our SMERSH Madness Championship!

 
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Posted by Tony Ortega on March 31, 2026 at 07:00

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The Best of the Underground Bunker, 1995-2024 Just starting out here? We’ve picked out the most important stories we’ve covered here at the Underground Bunker (2012-2024), The Village Voice (2008-2012), New Times Los Angeles (1999-2002) and the Phoenix New Times (1995-1999)

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"Days"? *Days*?

OMG… years *at least*. https://t.co/ZNWxDb3Rny

— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) March 30, 2026

🚨BREAKING: GOP Sen. Lankford just said that the Democrats' demands in the Senate were "absolutely absurd; they asked for things, for instance, like ICE could not be [...]]]>

 
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Posted by Tony Ortega on March 30, 2026 at 08:00

 TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: The photos are in! Scientology posted its slide show from this year’s L. Ron Hubbard birthday, and we’re always curious to see which celebrities made the scene. And what a bumper crop showed up [...]]]>

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: The photos are in! Scientology posted its slide show from this year’s L. Ron Hubbard birthday, and we’re always curious to see which celebrities made the scene. And what a bumper crop showed up for leader David Miscavige this time! it might be a record. See for yourself! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

 
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Technology Cocktail

“The breakthrough in Scientology is that we do have the basic technology of Ethics. For the first time Man can learn how to put his own Ethics in and climb back up
the chute. This is a brand new discovery; before Scientology it had never before seen the light of day, anywhere. It marks a turning point in the history of philosophy. The individual can learn this technology, learn to apply it to his life and can then put his own Ethics in, change conditions and start heading upwards toward survival under his own steam. I hope you will learn to use this technology very well for your own sake, for the sake of those around you and for the sake of the future of this culture as a whole.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1981

 
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Source Code

“I don’t think ever in my life I even ever held out my hand for a fee. I don’t ever mention it. I’ve even acted sometimes as Registrar for an organization that didn’t have anything to do with money and people would walk in occasionally and throw some money on the desk and I’d invoice it so they could have a receipt. I gave it to them so they could have a receipt, not so I could have any money. Now, that’s about the wildest look you ever saw! I remember auditing some people in the early days and we never talked about money and they got embarrassed after a while and they gave me several thousand dollars. That’s a reverse look, isn’t it?” — L. Ron Hubbard, March 30, 1965

 
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Avast, Ye Mateys

“The hot water on A deck is tepid.” — The Commodore, March 30, 1970

 
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Overheard in the FreeZone

“SPs behave as they do because they are being manipulated telepathically to do so. This is possibly why OT 8 saved the world, there’s seriously evidence for the world changing after OT 8. We are winning and have won, it’s great, that was a big battle of freedom vs enslavement. And Trump announced the Space Force, it’s been around for years but finally it’s made public, the truth is all coming out bit by bit, the whole enslavement system is being dismantled and we are rising to higher heights. The 20th century was all about machine advancement which was amazing, but now the 21st is all about our personal advancement. Atlantis’ golden age has begun.”

 
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Past is Prologue

1996: A copy of NOTS Series 34 was posted anonymously this week. “NED for OTs Series 34 THE SEQUENCE FOR HANDLING A PHYSICAL CONDITION. There is a definite sequence for handling a physical condition. All steps must be done in this sequence to fully handle the condition: The item, The body part, Illness (of the body part), Cures for illness, Protest of cures for the illness, The body part (again), The item (again), The period of illness on it (Cluster-making incident).”

 
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Random Howdy

“The first time I heard about people having to pay for being sec checked I was gobsmacked. OT 7’s have to get sec checked every 6 months to the tune of twenty grand or thereabouts. Imagine if the cops started charging people to be interrogated? Without a lawyer!”

 
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Full Court Press: What we’re watching at the Underground Bunker

Criminal prosecutions:
— Danny Masterson charged for raping three women: Sentenced to 30 years to life on Sep 7, 2023. Appeal now fully briefed, waiting for 2nd Appellate District court to set a hearing date. Masterson has also submitted a habeas corpus petition.
— ‘Lafayette Ronald Hubbard’ (a/k/a Justin Craig), aggravated assault, plus drug charges: Grand jury indictments include charges from an assault while in custody. Pleaded guilty on Nov 10 to a 17-year prison sentence (eligible for parole in two to three more years). Awaiting transfer to state prison.
— Aaron Matthes charged for SA of child under 12 years old: OT Scientologist facing multiple mandatory life sentences. Next pretrial court hearing set for March 9.

Civil litigation:
— Leah Remini v. Scientology, alleging ‘Fair Game’ harassment and defamation: Some defamation claims were removed by Judge Hammock. Judge Hammock’s ruling is on appeal, which is now fully briefed. Awaiting the setting of an oral arguments hearing.
— Baxter, Baxter, and Paris v. Scientology, alleging labor trafficking: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’
— Valerie Haney v. Scientology: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’ 15 days of arbitration completed, Val waiting for further word from the IJC.
— Chrissie Bixler et al. v. Scientology and Danny Masterson. Judge Upindra Kalra’s ruling denying Scientology’s motion to strike is on appeal. Appeal fully briefed. Motion to replace Jane Does’ AI-tainted brief denied by court. Oral arguments hearing on March 3.
— Jane Doe 1 v. Scientology, David Miscavige, and Gavin Potter: Case unsealed and second amended complaint filed. Scientology moves for religious arbitration. Trial has been set for January 10, 2028.

 
——————–

 
Other links: The prosecution of Danny Masterson. Leah Remini’s Fair Game Podcast. Leah Remini’s A&E Series. Scientology’s Celebrities, from A to Z. Bryan Seymour’s suppressed series, Scientology Black Ops: Tom Cruise and dirty tricks. Scientology’s Ideal Orgs, from one end of the planet to the other. Scientology’s sneaky front groups, spreading the good news about L. Ron Hubbard while pretending to benefit society. Scientology Lit: Books reviewed or excerpted in a weekly series. How many have you read?

 
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THE WHOLE TRACK

[ONE year ago] Tom De Vocht takes on Scientology’s draconian confidentiality contract!
[TWO years ago] Scientology will appeal ruling in Leah Remini lawsuit that preserved most of her claims
[THREE years ago] Life as a Scientology ‘Flag auditor,’ bending the minds of Neil Gaiman and others
[FOUR years ago] Scientology is unhappy the Danny Masterson accusers are sticking up for Valerie Haney
[FIVE years ago] Another Scientology success story: Real Water liver failure lawsuits proliferate
[SIX years ago] Scientology tries desperately to keep members from letting reality sink in during pandemic
[SEVEN years ago] Leaving Scientology’s ‘Sea Org’ isn’t easy, and some turn to desperate measures
[EIGHT years ago] Georgia police department closes its case on Arnie Lerma attempted murder-suicide
[NINE years ago] Dungeons & Dragons and Scientology collide: Can we get a saving throw on that engram?
[TEN years ago] Scientology leader David Miscavige in Atlanta on Saturday: Can you feel the excitement?
[ELEVEN years ago] AUDIO LEAK: Hear a Scientologist being declared suppressive and facing the loss of her family
[TWELVE years ago] Sunday Funnies: These fliers should convince you to give all your cash to Scientology!
[THIRTEEN years ago] Independent Scientology: The Ballad of Captain Bill

 
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Posted by Tony Ortega on March 30, 2026 at 07:00

E-mail tips to tonyo94 AT gmail DOT com or follow us on Twitter.

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The Best of the Underground Bunker, 1995-2024 Just starting out here? We’ve picked out the most important stories we’ve covered here at the Underground Bunker (2012-2024), The Village Voice (2008-2012), New Times Los Angeles (1999-2002) and the Phoenix New Times (1995-1999)

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Tony Ortega at The Daily Beast

 

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