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[Valerie Haney and Scientology attorney William Forman]TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: After Val Haney’s attorney complained that #Scientology’s ‘arbitration’ is a joke and is subjecting Valerie to even more abuse, the church responded with a filing that says the real scandal is that Val’s attorney said anything at all about it. Wow. Today’s hearing should be lit. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Scientology predictably tells judge she’s powerless in today’s Val Haney hearing
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Last week’s story about a leaked new version of the #Scientology staff contract got a big reaction. We heard from a lot of readers, and Claire Headley invited us on her podcast. And she had a surprise as well: A similar contract she signed at only 16 years old in 1991. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading VIDEO: Claire Headley on Scientology’s insane employment contracts
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 known for going after journalists and others who expose its abuses, and it often does so with smeary attacks at an affiliate website. But who was this ‘Martin Landon’ character penning these screeds? When we found out, we didn’t believe it. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Who is actually writing Scientology’s nasty online attacks turns out to be a shocker
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Sadly, it was time to update our ‘Not Forgotten’ tribute. We have recently lost two giants of the field, Mark Plummer and Andreas Heldal-Lund, and so Observer has done a wonderful job adding them to the sylvan glen where our heroes relax under the shade of two stately oaks. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Remembering those who exposed Scientology, each in their way
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Yesterday, Lafayette Ronald Hubbard — his legal name, although we also know him by his previous appellation, ‘Justin Craig’ — had his criminal trial delayed again. However, for the first time we have details of his charges, and wow, reincarnated Ron is facing brutal allegations. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Scientology unbound: The grand jury indictments of L. Ron Hubbard 2.0
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Before Scientology can ask Wednesday in court for even more time for its ‘arbitration,’ Valerie Haney’s attorneys yesterday filed a 31-page report with a shocking description of what she’s been going through with no court oversight at all. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Scientology wants more days of ‘arbitration’ but Valerie Haney tells judge what’s going on
[Come work in paradise, pilgrim!]TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Last month we told you that WISE, Scientology’s sneaky front that targets dentists, chiropractors and veterinarians for recruitment had put out classified ads for Scientologists, and well, they’ve done it again! Need a job, thetan? Check out these openings! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading More job listings for Scientologists from Scientology’s sneaky front
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 seen numerous examples of Scientology employment contracts and pledges over the years. But we think this might be what new staff members are signing today as they dedicate themselves to a religion that spells out it won’t have to pay them a dime. Scary. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Ready to sign your life away, pilgrim? Get a load of this Scientology staff contract
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: As on past Memorial Days, we think it’s important to remind readers about Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s ‘stolen valor.’ Historian Chris Owen looks at Hubbard’s claims about being injured in war versus the actual record. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading For Memorial Day 2024: Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s bogus war injuries
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