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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: 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’
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Social media mavens are a-twitter that ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star Hilary Duff is a ‘secret Scientologist.’ We hadn’t heard anything indicating Hilary was involved in Scientology, but we reached out to someone who might have a better chance of knowing one way or the other. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Hilary Duff a ‘secret Scientologist’? Why we’re doubtful.
[Masterson and his current address]
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Our expert said that Danny Masterson’s request to combine the two ways he’s appealing his conviction — with a direct appeal and a habeas corpus petition — seemed unusual. And now, the 2nd Appellate District has apparently agreed, putting out notice that Danny’s request is denied. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Court denies Danny Masterson’s request to combine his appeal and habeas petition
[The very funny John Novosad]
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: We’re pleased to bring you a message from Michael J. Rinder Aftermath Foundation executive director Phil Jones: The Foundation is having a fundraiser in Denver this March featuring stand-up comic John Novosad. Join the laughs and help this group aid people leaving Scientology! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Laugh with John Novosad and help the Aftermath Foundation aid people leaving Scientology
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: We’re still struggling with losing Scientology whistleblower Jefferson Hawkins on Jan 5. Today, Mark Bunker offers us the interview he did with Jeff in 2011, upscaled and complete. What a resource Jeff was. ALSO: L. Ron Hubbard’s 40th death day is coming, and we have a surprise. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Jefferson Hawkins: Tribute to a Scientology whistleblower
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