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Scientology making a new effort to get its clutches on your kids?

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Five years ago we were leaked a Scientology survey that suggested the church had plans for new books aimed at kids. Then we heard about a ‘first ever’ graduation for children held last night at the Fort Harrison Hotel, Scientology’s most holy site in Florida. Is it a new push? [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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What Trish Duggan is worth annually to Scientology leader David Miscavige

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: We’ve been meaning to check Trish Duggan’s financials for some time now, and when we saw that she was once again Scientology’s number one trophy winner at this year’s IAS gala, we figured it was the right time. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology school answers abuse lawsuit by blaming 13-year-old victim

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: In October we posted the lawsuit against Delphi Academy, a Scientology school in Lake View Terrace over a notorious case of abuse. We were interested to see who would end up defending Delphi, and now the school has submitted its answer to the lawsuit. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Reincarnated Scientology founder can’t get a new judge while in Tennessee lockup

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Last time we checked on Lafayette Ronald Hubbard — a/k/a LRH 2.0, the former California prison inmate who says he’s the returned Scientology founder — he was complaining to followers about a toothache. Now, we have another update from the jail where he’s been sitting since 2021. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology delays again in Whitney Mills case, hinting they expect to be off the hook

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: The Scientology defendants in the Whitney Mills wrongful death case are again asking for more time to answer the newest version of the lawsuit, and once again they are hinting that they believe changes are imminent that will favor them. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology and Christmas: How one Hubbardite space cadet got the Santa magic back

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Valerie Ross is back to help us understand what Christmas can mean to the committed Scientology member, and what it means after getting out. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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What Scientology leader David Miscavige told his minions at the IAS gala

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: We know that David Miscavige can’t level with his followers and admit that Scientology has been on a long, slow decline. However, we did find it interesting that he came close in October to admitting that these days, it’s a struggle to be a Scientologist. Also: More donors! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology’s IAS trophy winners part 2: The big whales keeping Dave afloat in 2024

 
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 showed you the first half of donors who were recognized at October’s Scientology gala, with those whose donations totaled between $250K and $1 million to the IAS. Today, we have the really big whales, the kind who are targeted by church leader David Miscavige. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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It’s here! Scientology’s list of trophy-winning big donors from 2024’s Patrons Ball!

[Scientology leader David Miscavige loves his big donors]

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: The Patrons Ball at this year’s IAS gala was held only 6 weeks ago, but Scientology has already put out our favorite of its publications, Impact mag, and you know what that means: Scientology whales and their trophies! We have the full list of David Miscavige’s enablers for you! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Twenty-nine years ago today: The final hours of Lisa McPherson’s Scientology life