TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: A tip came to us in an unusual way that Scientology’s secret police are freaking out about the new Aftermath Foundation billboards in LA. Turns out it’s true, and the Foundation’s Claire Headley filled is in on the latest battle over the ads. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

Continue reading Scientology’s beef with new billboards is Mike Rinder’s use of the word ‘cult’

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 deification of founder L. Ron Hubbard continues with yet another property about to have a grand opening after purchase and renovation by the church. This time, it’s the miserable place (Sara hated it) where he first put out his Dianetics shingle. Hip, hip, hooray! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

Continue reading Scientology grand opening set for another L. Ron Hubbard historic property

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: On Tuesday we told you that Scientology turned in its appeal brief in the civil suit against the Church and Danny Masterson. We know this stuff is complex, and so once again we’ve turned to an appellate attorney who provides really interesting analysis we knew you’d want to see. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

Continue reading Scientology’s appeal in the Danny Masterson civil suit is cynical — and likely to fail

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: The Jerusalem Post is reporting on a ‘fake’ rabbi who got himself appointed Colombia’s Director of Religious Affairs, and the ensuing scandal there. But we know Richard Gamboa Ben-Eleazar for far more hilarious reasons: His years larping as a rabbi for Scientology. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

Continue reading Scientologist larping as a rabbi becomes Colombia’s Director of Religious Affairs

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: A few weeks past their deadline, Scientology has filed its 71-page appeal brief in the Danny Masterson civil lawsuit, and we obtained a copy. Nearly a year ago, the church appealed a ruling denying its attempt to gut this case after Danny was sent to prison. We have the details. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

Continue reading Scientology appeal in Danny Masterson civil suit attacks harassment claims