TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: It’s that time when Scientology gathers under a big tent in England for a long speech by David Miscavige and new trophies for this year’s biggest donors. Like last year, ‘Apostate Alex’ Barnes-Ross is organizing a three-day protest, and he gives us this update of his efforts. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

Continue reading Scientology’s IAS ‘ruby anniversary’ gala is here, and Apostate Alex is on the scene

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: As in past years Scientology did what it could to keep nosy outsiders from knowing the dates of this year’s 3-day celebration of big donors in England. Was it too late even for Scientologists? Check out these panicky appeals for them to drop everything and come to the party! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

Continue reading Scientology in full panic now after waiting to reveal date of its big IAS party

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: The appeal brief for ‘That ’70s Show’ actor and Scientology celeb Danny Masterson was due tomorrow, but yesterday his lawyer Cliff Gardner was granted a 30-day extension. Gardner has been very busy with other cases, including the new public interest in the Menendez brothers. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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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: Just in time for the big event happening this Friday through Sunday at Saint Hill Manor, Scientology’s UK headquarters, someone has anonymously posted an incredibly detailed and high resolution drone shot of the entire place. ‘Apostate Alex’ helps us navigate it! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

Continue reading A drone’s-eye view of Scientology’s UK headquarters before this week’s gala!