Waiting for Xenu: What it’s like when your Scientology Ideal Org never comes

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: What happens when two Underground Bunker readers go in search of their Scientology white whale: The Ideal Org that never gets built. A picture story for our Beckettian age. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology threw another party and you weren’t invited — this time in Phoenix!

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: We told you about Scientology’s newest holy shrines to founder L. Ron Hubbard, and that another one was having its grand opening in May, in Phoenix. We have photos from the event now, including the shills who gave speeches. And this time they managed to snag a city councilman! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Trump and Scientology benefactor boasts that she writes for Forbes, Rolling Stone

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 minutes into the newest episode of ‘I’m a Scientologist’ at Scientology’s TV network, which features the church’s wealthiest donor, Trish Duggan, she reveals something about herself that really threw us for a loop. She says she writes for WHO now? [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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He fought through Scientology’s Wall of Fire™ and lived to tell the tale!

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Scientology denies it, but the simple truth is that even today its members are asked to spend ludicrous amounts to learn founder L. Ron Hubbard’s bad sci-fi story about invisible alien souls infesting every one of us. ALSO: Is this how Scientologists got to Florida’s leaders? [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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An appellate attorney looks at Leah Remini’s response to Scientology’s appeal

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Yesterday we posted the response and cross-appeal filed by Leah Remini’s attorneys, answering Scientology’s appeal brief in Leah’s lawsuit against the church. Leah’s response seems thorough and well written. But is it good lawyering? We turned once again an expert for help. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Leah Remini answers Scientology’s appeal in legal slugfest over ‘Fair Game’ smears

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Leah Remini’s attorneys filed a 133-page answer to Scientology’s appeal in Leah’s lawsuit this week, and we have the entire thing for you. If you haven’t been paying attention to the specific attacks Scientology has made against Leah, you’re really in for an education here. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Alex resists: Regional council tempers proposal for Scientology protests

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Alex Barnes-Ross has an exciting update for us regarding the ongoing controversy over his protests of Scientology at its UK headquarters in East Grinstead. Alex pushed back against a regional council’s proposals, and it looks like it’s really paid off. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Sad new evidence of how a Scientology dirty trick ripped a family apart

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Scientology considers it a testimonial from a dedicated member. But to those who know the story, it’s sad new proof that a dirty trick played by the church’s secret police continues to keep a family separated after more than 15 years. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology’s bonus trophy ceremonies: The millionaire donors of 2025!

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Yesterday we had the first half of donors recognized at two bonus Patrons Balls held this year by Scientology leader David Miscavige. Today, it’s the really big whales who have given $1 million or more, and if you gave more than $5 million, Dave got in the photo with you! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology held two bonus Patrons Balls in 2025, and we have the trophy list!

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Under David Miscavige, Scientology’s original plan has been jettisoned for a more direct approach: Prying ever more cash out of a dwindling membership. And now, new photos have arrived, showing that handing out trophies to donors only once a year is simply not enough for Dave! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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