TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: As Dianetics nears its 75th anniversary next week the current Church of Scientology, which has struggled to maintain membership in a time of terrible publicity and endless litigation, is apparently trying to make a good show of things. We have the scoop on what they’re planning. [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: There are 2 court hearings we want to tell you about that have relevance for Scientology-watchers: One hearing is happening today regarding the notorious doctor David Minkoff which the public can attend. The other is more mysterious, and it’s about John Travolta. Let us explain. [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: What a year of milestones for Scientology. ‘Dianetics’ turns 75 on May 9. It’s 50 years since the church first ensnared John Travolta. Travolta’s infamous flop ‘Battlefield Earth’ turns 25. And today, Scientology’s ruthless leader, David Miscavige, marks 65 years on the planet. [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: Here they are, the newest super beings to complete Scientology’s OT 8, the top step on the Bridge. They are now ’cause over matter, energy, space and time,’ and also probably a million or two lighter in their bank accounts. But how are they feeling about their new near-godhood? [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: A year ago we were stunned to see a very pregnant Elisabeth Moss at Scientology’s annual L. Ron Hubbard birthday in Florida. Now the church has posted photos of this year’s event, and once again Moss was there to give David Miscavige an ovation. How’s that for a handmaid’s tale? [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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