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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: One of the standard features of Scientology is the ‘graduation,’ when someone is asked to give a speech about the ‘wins’ they’ve gained after a grueling regimen of auditing or coursework. What does that look like in 2026? Check it out in this leaked video. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Experience what it’s like to be high on Scientology and going Clear!

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Sunny Pereira has written some terrific pieces for us over the years, but this one helps confirm something Scientology has long tried to make go away — Charles Manson’s involvement, and the church’s awareness of it at the time. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Sunny Pereira: I saw Charles Manson’s file at Scientology’s Hollywood Celebrity Centre

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Traditionally it’s Labor Day when political campaigns kick off before a November election. So we asked Mark Bunker, who recently succeeded in a primary to qualify for a run-off against Sam Wilson for a seat on Clearwater’s city council, for his thoughts. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Labor Day campaign kickoff: Why Scientology fears a Mark Bunker victory!

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 told you Scientology has a new tribute to its megadonors we have come to know so well. Today, we have something else from the same magazine, a stunning video about the sacrament of forking over cash to the church that you weren’t supposed to see! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading The ‘Oh my Godness’ of Scientology: A stunning new testament outsiders aren’t supposed to see

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Scientology’s annual celebration of its biggest donors is not far off. But on occasion, church leader David Miscavige has Impact magazine publish a tribute to them at other times of the year. And so here at the end of summer, we have an embarrassment of richies! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Scientology celebrates its donors with a special late-summer tribute!

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: If you’ve hesitated in the past about ditching your family and turning over all of your cash to an organization founded by a 20th century science fiction writer in order to learn who you were 40 billions years ago, wait no longer! Here’s the latest from Scientology! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Finally, Scientology develops breakthrough gear for unlocking the secrets of the universe

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: What they don’t tell you in Scientology: Writing Dianetics was actually a group effort, and within a year L. Ron Hubbard’s co-conspirators were denouncing him. The first to go was a physician, and 75 years ago today his complaints showed up in Time magazine. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s year from hell: The Dianetics defection that really hurt

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Former Scientology film director Mitch Brisker has even more photos for us from the church’s movie sets, and this time he’s given us a great narrative about being sandwiched between L. Ron Hubbard’s scripts and David Miscavige’s mercurial directives. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading What it’s really like making movies for 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 have what we think is a pretty telling video that suggests just how difficult it’s getting to drag Scientology members to their latest fleecing. ALSO: Pictures from the Ramones extravaganza are in, and there was a bonus Scientologist celeb in attendance! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Can this billionaire drag you to another Scientology event glorifying 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: In March Scientology leader David Miscavige revealed a new initiative aimed at kids to an ovation from Tom Cruise and John Travolta, who were in the front row. And now, there’s a new wrinkle on this earnest effort by the church for you oldtimers! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Tots or geezers: Scientology’s new books for kids are really for anyone!
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