This week's positive anti-Scientology & anti-cults creators & articles, May 10th-17th, 2026
May 10th, 2026 - Blown for Good - Scientology Exposed
Debrief: Indoctrination and Internalization (Ep. 1, Part 1)
Join host Claire Headley and guest Clara for the premiere of the Cult Survivor Series, for an exploration of life beyond high-control groups. In this deeply personal discussion, Claire reflects on her 30 years within Scientology, sharing the unique challenges of being born into the organization and the psychological weight of the billion-year contract.
The episode delves into how specialized language and "loaded" terminology are used as control mechanisms to stifle independent thought and gaslight members. Claire also shares her harrowing path to freedom, including legal battles and the transformative power of reading banned books like Barefaced Messiah. This synopsis invites you to witness a powerful conversation about reclaiming agency, the importance of therapy, and the ongoing nature of recovery. Watch now to learn how survivors support one another through the Aftermath Foundation.
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May 10th, 2026 - Tony Ortega's Underground Bunker Substack
On Mother’s Day 2026, the moms who defy Scientology’s cruel ‘disconnection’ policy
For Scientology, families are just "temporary assemblies of meat bodies". This poignant Underground Bunker report features mothers sharing their heartbreak over the "disconnection" policy that rips parents from children. From Claire Headley's bittersweet reflections to stories of flowers sent into the "abyss," these testimonials expose a "fate more cruel than death". Read the full article to witness their defiance and hope for reconciliation.
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May 10th, 2026 - Wrath of Xenu
State of affairs of Scientology building on Yonge Street Toronto
Small Canadian operative Wrath of Xenu gives us a video update on the Toronto Church of Scientology building.
Once viewed as one of Scientology's most prized real estate in the heart of downtown Toronto with hundreds of working Staff and Sea Org Members up to mid 2000s, the building has been boarded and left to the elements for over a decade despite fundraising millions of dollars from Canadian Scientologists.
This video follows his update on the construction project of Canada's Advanced Organization in Ontario's Orange County this winter, Scientology's ambitious project to resuscitate a private resort into an advanced org capable of delivering OT levels, stalled and left to rot in Ontario country roads for the last 15 years.
Scientology Canada did not anticipate collapse of its membership over the 2000s and is left in a conundrum of continuing to promise and fundraise for construction projects to its parishioners, extracting their life savings, while incapable of informing them of the desolate condition of their holdings and numbers.
Thank you, Mr Wrath.
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May 10th, 2026 - LARA FM
LFM TV - Happy Mothers Day ! 🧡❤️🩹 Healing from Scientology & Update on life 🌵❤️🩹🐈🦊🧡
A deeply personal Mother’s Day update with Lara Anderson (Lara FM) as she shares her journey of healing and mothering from the California desert. Born and raised as an "unmothered kid of Scientology," Lara reflects on the "disgusting poison" of disconnection policies that severed ties with her biological mother, who remains in the Sea Org.
Witness a unique full-circle moment as Lara and her dog, Foxy, nurse three orphaned kittens: Tiggy, Black Beauty, and Pinto Bean, providing the unconditional love Lara was once denied. Beyond the rescue stories, Lara reaffirms her commitment to exposing Scientology’s crimes, dismantling the Sea Org, and protecting children from the organization's high-control environment. Join Lara for a day of music, vulnerability, and resilience as she reclaims her life as a full-time artist and advocate.
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May 11th 2026 - Tony Ortega's Underground Bunker Substack
Grant and Elena Cardone head the list of Scientology donors at LRH Birthday 2026!
Tony Ortega’s latest report dives into the 2024 Patron Trophy Ceremony, where elite donors like Grant and Elena Cardone were honored as "Diamond Laureates" for contributing $15 million. Discover the high-stakes world of donor "statuses", the intense pressure to fund the International Association of Scientologists and pictorama of this year's high stakes donors.
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May 12th, 2026 - Dr Steven Hassan Substack
Reflections on this 50th Anniversary of my Deprogramming
Dr Hassan celebrates his 50th anniversary of deprogramming from the "Moonies" and 20th anniversary of cure from Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Exploring his deep dive into the architecture of authoritarian influence. In this article, Hassan revisits a 1987 blueprint that predicted the rise of the Christian Right and the "Cult of Trump". Discover how the "Moonies" established a vast political and media infrastructure—including the Washington Times—that still fuels movements like Project 2025. Using his BITE Model, Hassan reveals how these high-control tactics have been "hacking" the American mind for decades. Read now to uncover the historical roots of today's political landscape and understand the machinery behind modern theocratic goals.
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May 12th 2026 - Tony Ortega's Underground Bunker Substack
Danny Masterson habeas defense now says prosecutor held back evidence at trial
Could a secret "Brady violation" overturn Danny Masterson’s conviction? His attorney argues a prosecutor withheld information regarding a victim’s disability accommodation request, potentially undermining the trial's fairness.
Read the full report at the Underground Bunker for the latest updates on Masterson’s fight for freedom
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May 12th, 2026 - Scientology Peeling the Onion
The Stories Jay Reed Can't Forget From His Years in Scientology
Dive with Mark Fisher and Janice Gillham Grady interviewing Jay Reid, who joined the Sea Org in 1971 and rose to become L. Ron Hubbard’s personal steward aboard the flagship Apollo.
Reid offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at Hubbard’s private life following a severe motorcycle accident, detailing everything from Hubbard’s vitamin regimens to their candid conversations about sports and basketball. His journey is filled with dramatic turns, including a daring attempt to "jump ship" in Portugal and his eventual rise to RPF Boatswain. This episode explores Reid's transition from high-control discipline to a successful life as an artist and construction superintendent. Watch now to hear firsthand stories about the realities of life on the Apollo and Reid’s surprising final interaction with Hubbard.
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May 13th, 2026 - Tony Ortega's Underground Bunker Substack
Surging California guv candidate Xavier Becerra has some explaining to do about Scientology
Tony reports on Xavier Becerra's "meteoric rise" in California’s gubernatorial polling, uncovering the candidate's long history as a reliable Scientology booster. From joining Rena Weinberg to dedicate the ABLE international headquarters in 2000 to being a featured speaker at a star-studded 2003 gala, Becerra’s public record reveals surprisingly deep ties to the organization.
The article highlights chilling contrasts between Becerra's praising of Scientology while the very executives he shared the stage with later "vanished" into the organization's notorious prison for executives.
Read the full article to explore Becerra’s history with Scientology front groups.
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May 13th, 2026 - The Documentation TV, Past Present Future Podcast
“How I Escaped the Scientology Cult” Apostate Alex
The Documentation published a highlights video from their May 4th interview with Alex Barnes-Ross.
Alex exposes the organization's high-control tactics, including forced disconnections from family and the psychological pressure of being locked in a room to "confess" when Scientology "fails" to work. From grueling work schedules to the constant threat of being forced onto a diet of rice and beans for low statistics, this interview reveals the totalitarian mindset required to survive. Watch now to hear Alex's harrowing path to freedom and how he finally broke the cycle of indoctrination.
In this compelling interview on the PPF Podcast, Alex Barnes-Ross shares his journey from a committed recruiter to signing a billion-year contract. Discover the reality of the "Bridge to Total Freedom," where reaching levels like OT3 can cost over half a million pounds and reveal hidden scriptures about "space aliens" and galactic warlords.
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May 14th, 2026 - Tony Ortega's Underground Bunker Substack
Scientology tries again to intervene for Danny Masterson by resubmitting its amicus brief
Contrary to tabloid rumors that Danny Masterson was "excommunicated," David Miscavige is doubling down on a high-stakes legal crusade to free the convicted serial rapist. In this latest report from Tony Ortega’s Underground Bunker, uncover Scientology’s second attempt to file a revised amicus brief after their initial effort—which cost an estimated $500,000—was rejected by the court.
Read the full report to see the legal application and understand why this is a story most mainstream media outlets are missing.
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May 14th, 2026 - The Michael J. Rinder Aftermath Foundation
How does #Scientology hook people? (Short)
Ever wondered how Scientology actually recruits? It’s rarely about religion—it’s about the "bait and hook." In this AMA answer from the Michael J. Rinder Aftermath Foundation, learn how the organization uses free personality tests to find your "ruin"—the specific pain point in your life they claim they can fix.
The video explains the powerful combination of "love bombing" and targeted self-improvement programs used to recruit high achievers and idealists rather than "weak" people. If you or someone you know is looking for a way out, the Aftermath Foundation offers a 24/7 crisis line at 888-FREE-002. Watch now to uncover the truth behind the recruitment process and feel free to join the conversation in the comments and ask Clara your questions about Scientology.
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May 14th, 2026 - Dodge Landesman
Xavier Becerra Has Deep Ties to Scientology; CA Governor Frontrunner Was Friend of David Miscavige
This Council of Suppressives acknowledges Dodge's return to investigative journalism focused on Scientology avoiding entanglements with the ex-cult drama of SPTV.
Adding his own personal investigative work on Tony Ortega's article on former HHS Secretary and California Governor candidate Xavier Beccera, Dodge breaks down the startling ties between the Governor frontrunner and Scientology leader David Miscavige, who reportedly viewed Becerra as a "trusted" contact to reach out to whenever the group needed anything.
Drawing from years of research, Landesman details Becerra's history of endorsing Scientology front groups like ABLE and praising the "undying commitment" of Scientologists at the Hollywood Celebrity Centre. Having been fired from local TV news for reporting on the group's "tentacles" in the celebrity and political spheres, Landesman argues that these connections are "10 times worse" than previous political scandals and deserve urgent public scrutiny.
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May 15th, 2026 - Tony Ortega's Underground Bunker Substack
Watch then-Rep. Xavier Becerra carrying water for Scientology in Congress
Discover the deep-seated ties between California gubernatorial frontrunner Xavier Becerra and Scientology in this investigative report from Tony Ortega’s Underground Bunker.
The article exposes Becerra’s long history as an "enthusiastic Scientology booster," including his 1997 defense of the organization on the House floor, to gala photos with Tom Cruise and officials who later vanished into "the Hole" to his office's continued support of Scientology front groups as recently as 2016.
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May 15th, 2026 - Scientology Business, Alex Barnes-Ross
East Grinstead Town Council issues statement, avoiding survivor meeting
East Grinstead Town Council is under fire for refusing to meet with Scientology survivors while Mayors frequently attend events at the Church’s headquarters. In this article by Alex Barnes-Ross, discover testimonies of residents demanding accountability and questioning the Council's "impartiality" and its impact on the community.
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May 16th, 2026 - Tony Ortega's Underground Bunker Substack
Bizarre: Scientology leader penned this tribute to Heber Jentzsch, a man he physically abused
Tony Ortega’s Underground Bunker report on the death of Heber Jentzsch. While David Miscavige has issued a rare, poetic tribute honoring the longtime president, former insiders reveal a harrowing history of humiliation and physical abuse.
Ortega also offers a deeply personal response from Heber’s ex-wife, Karen de la Carriere, who exposes Heber’s years in "The Hole," the bizarre ways he was tormented and the tragic impact of disconnection on their family.
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May 16th, 2026 - Chris Shelton
Speaking of Cults...Scientology and the Arts with Geoff Levin
Chris Shelton and former Scientologist Jeff Levin speak of L. Ron Hubbard’s "Art Series" and his self-portrayal as a creative visionary.
They explores how Hubbard utilized his self-proclaimed status as a musician, writer, and photographer to exert influence over celebrities and artistic professionals within the organization. They argue that his focus on functional technique and rigid research ultimately stifled the soul and emotional authenticity of the work produced by his followers.
They contrast Hubbard’s amateur technical approach with the profound human connection found in mainstream artistry, suggesting that high-control groups inevitably suppress the empathy and curiosity necessary for true creativity.
The show provides a critical perspective on how Scientology rebrands humanitarian and artistic efforts as tools for organizational management and public relations.
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May 17th, 2026 - Tony Ortega's Underground Bunker Substack
Oral arguments hearing in Danny Masterson's criminal appeal set for June 25
Tony reports on Scientology celebrity Danny Masterson facing pivotal oral arguments hearing on June 25. Currently serving 30 years to life for two counts of forcible rape, Masterson’s future hinges on this direct appeal.
Tony Ortega’s Underground Bunker updates us on the legal maneuvers that could determine if Masterson stays behind bars or wins a new trial.
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