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The big secret about secret societies: Step right up, folks, and read the one true guide to Western and Eastern esoteric societies from the Freemasons to the Rosicrucians. Relics, totems and secret handshakes revealed!; By Laura Miller Jan 28, 2008
Scott Bateman: Tom Cruise explains Scientology or something: An excerpt from the actor's freedom medal of valor or whatever speech thing.; Jan 18, 2008
A friend is involved in Scientology. Should I interfere?: I've studied fringe religious movements and I know the dangers they pose. What is my role here?; By Cary Tennis Dec 4, 2007
Girls just want to have frills (and cats): The Cruise-Holmes wedding may feature some quirky vows.; Page Rockwell Nov 15, 2006
It's a Suri world, after all: With all that pressure, could it be that Hollywood's No. 1 baby is already dieting? Can baby say "Photoshop"?; By Wendy Shanker Sep 7, 2006
But, Suriously...: Does Suri come from a casting agent's office, or a spaceship ... or Asia? The blogosphere spins the rumor mill.; By Nona Willis-Aronowitz Sep 7, 2006
Free Katie Holmes!: Confirmed: Bride of Scientology expected to give birth in silence.; Lynn Harris Mar 29, 2006
Tom Cruise won't come out of the closet: The "South Park" episode that is driving Tom Cruise and other Scientologists mad.; K.L. Mar 18, 2006
The Fix: Scotty's strange, final frontier. The latest "celebrity" sex tape. Tune in: "The Colbert Report" debut.; Oct 17, 2005
Holy fem-bot, Batman!: Katie Holmes is turning into a zombie in front of our eyes. Pass the popcorn.; By Rebecca Traister Jul 13, 2005
Scientology's war on psychiatry: The controversial church, whose founder called shrinks "terrorists" and which labels mental illness a fraud, is closer than you think to implanting its extreme beliefs in the nation's laws and schools.; By Katharine Mieszkowski Jul 1, 2005
Tom, Dick and kitties: A movie star's obsession, an inept detective agency and taking care of the cats -- this week in TT.; Jul 1, 2005
The press vs. Scientology: After years of conflict, the church and the media seem to have reached a truce. Is it because Scientology has become less confrontational -- or because the press is scared?; By Joe Strupp Jun 30, 2005
Stranger than fiction: L. Ron Hubbard's "Dianetics" is a fantastically dull, terribly written, crackpot rant -- it's also the founding text of Scientology. So, what does it actually say?; By Laura Miller Jun 28, 2005
Missionary man: Tom Cruise has become a top proselytizer for Scientology. Is it because of a new private conviction, or a new public role for the church itself?; By James Verini Jun 27, 2005
A night of engrams and clears: At the Scientologists' birthday bash for the late L. Ron Hubbard, it all comes down to the e-meter.; By Sara Kelly Apr 3, 2002
On the run from L. Ron Hubbard: Keith Henson, Scientology gadfly turned fugitive from justice, explains his reasons for fleeing the United States.; By Damien Cave May 23, 2001
Cheap at the price: Earthlink's founder, Sky Dayton, explains why spending $7.5 million for the business.com domain name was a smart deal.; By Damien Cave Sep 18, 2000
"Battlefield Earth": L. Ron Hubbard's pulp sci-fi classic comes incomprehensibly to the screen starring Scientologist John Travolta.; By Andrew O'Hehir May 12, 2000
Hate books still for sale on Web: Some smaller booksellers offer books banned in other nations.; By Craig Offman Aug 17, 1999
Copyright -- or wrong?: The Church of Scientology takes up a new weapon -- the Digital Millennium Copyright Act -- in its ongoing battle with critics.; By Janelle Brown Jul 22, 1999
21st Log: Brief reports and tidbits from the info-sphere.: HotWired advertiser sponsors a blackout. Scientologists lose a round in copyright fight. A costly tour of the Gates mansion.; By Salon Tech Writers Nov 10, 1998
A Web of their own: A Web of their own: By Janelle Brown. Scientologists say their Internet filter protects the faithful. Critics call it "cult mind-control."; By Janelle Brown Jul 15, 1998
Waiting to Exhale: A crack high for the female psyche: plus "Getting clear on copyrights"; By Joan Walsh Dec 30, 1995

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