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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: People who knew Romey Beliles describe him as one of the friendliest and most resourceful people they knew. But he had a dark secret: His decades of frustration with the Church of Scientology which he documented in minute detail. This is his remarkable story. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
Continue reading The Scientology life — and Scientology death — of Romey Beliles
[Alex mans a table, circa 2011]
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 reminds us that Scientology’s real cost isn’t counted in dollars or pounds, but in human lives. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading How Scientology hardens you against the people who matter most
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: A Scientologist chiropractor pleads guilty to health care fraud and is facing 10 years in prison, Scientology’s UK headquarters is angry that its license to throw parties has been questioned, and France 5 says it’s airing a documentary on Scientology next month. Let’s dive in! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Scientology grifter pleads guilty to health care fraud and faces 10 years in prison
[David Miscavige, master of ceremonies]
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: 40 years ago today, Scientology members assembled to hear that L. Ron Hubbard had voluntarily left his body to explore ‘researches’ elsewhere. Once again we’re marking this anniversary with a transcript of the bizarre event that took place at the Hollywood Palladium that night. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading 40 years ago: The eerie Hollywood sendoff for Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Karen de la Carriere recently wrote a touching tribute to Heber Jentzsch, Scientology’s ‘president’ who died on October 25. Now, our researcher friend who dives into old press collections has once again found some fascinating items, this time about Heber’s remarkable life. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Heber Jentzsch, from Utah polygamist to Scientology president: A life in press clips
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: In 1955, Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard announced ‘Project Celebrity,’ an attempt to make the church look more mainstream. And before Travolta (1975), Alley (1979), and Cruise (1986), the project’s biggest success may have been 49ers QB John Brodie, who died Friday at 90. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading When NFL great John Brodie was a Scientology pitchman
[Steve ‘Sarge’ Pfauth, 1945-2016]
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: PREMIERE: 40 years ago today, Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard left this planet. One of his final caretakers was Steve Pfauth (1945-2016). For the first time anywhere we have the full video interview Pfauth gave to Lawrence Wright as he was reporting his 2013 book Going Clear. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading PREMIERE: Lawrence Wright interview of L. Ron Hubbard’s final caretaker Steve ‘Sarge’ Pfauth
[Shelly Miscavige 2010 drivers license photo revealed by Yashar Ali in 2023, right]
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Scientology is suing Los Angeles to turn over LAPD records regarding a couple of controversies: Allegations by Chrissie Bixler that Scientology was responsible for the death of two of her dogs, and leaked information about Shelly Miscavige reported by Yashar Ali in 2023. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Scientology sues city for LAPD info on the Shelly Miscavige revelations by Yashar Ali
[Brooks Gibbs at a December city council meeting]
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: The Save the Garden movement in Clearwater, Florida announced yesterday they have met their goal of gathering 7,000 signatures to place a ballot initiative which could slow Scientology’s takeover. And now they ask, will the city council do the right thing and fast track this? [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading ‘Save the Garden’ meets goal for initiative inspired by Scientology development
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Scientology is building up the hype for its next ‘Ideal Org’ opening, which is taking place in Puerto Rico. And we’re all invited, according to the staff there! Check out this warm video welcome. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Scientology ramping up the hype for its newest ‘Ideal Org’
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