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
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An excerpt from the actor's freedom medal of valor or whatever speech thing.
January 18, 2008
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I've studied fringe religious movements and I know the dangers they pose. What is my role here?
By Cary Tennis
December 4, 2007
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The Cruise-Holmes wedding may feature some quirky vows.
By Page Rockwell
November 15, 2006
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With all that pressure, could it be that Hollywood's No. 1 baby is already dieting? Can baby say "Photoshop"?
By Wendy Shanker
September 7, 2006
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Does Suri come from a casting agent's office, or a spaceship ... or Asia? The blogosphere spins the rumor mill.
By Nona Willis-Aronowitz
September 7, 2006
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Confirmed: Bride of Scientology expected to give birth in silence.
By Lynn Harris
March 29, 2006
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The "South Park" episode that is driving Tom Cruise and other Scientologists mad.
By K.L.
March 18, 2006
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Scotty's strange, final frontier. The latest "celebrity" sex tape. Tune in: "The Colbert Report" debut.
October 17, 2005
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Katie Holmes is turning into a zombie in front of our eyes. Pass the popcorn.
By Rebecca Traister
July 13, 2005
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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
July 1, 2005
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A movie star's obsession, an inept detective agency and taking care of the cats -- this week in TT.
July 1, 2005
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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
June 30, 2005
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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
June 28, 2005
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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
June 27, 2005
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At the Scientologists' birthday bash for the late L. Ron Hubbard, it all comes down to the e-meter.
By Sara Kelly
April 3, 2002
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Keith Henson, Scientology gadfly turned fugitive from justice, explains his reasons for fleeing the United States.
By Damien Cave
May 23, 2001
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Earthlink's founder, Sky Dayton, explains why spending $7.5 million for the business.com domain name was a smart deal.
By Damien Cave
September 18, 2000
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L. Ron Hubbard's pulp sci-fi classic comes incomprehensibly to the screen starring Scientologist John Travolta.
By Andrew O'Hehir
May 12, 2000
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Some smaller booksellers offer books banned in other nations.
By Craig Offman
August 17, 1999
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The Church of Scientology takes up a new weapon -- the Digital
Millennium Copyright Act -- in its ongoing battle with critics.
By Janelle Brown
July 22, 1999
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HotWired advertiser sponsors a blackout. Scientologists lose a round in copyright fight. A costly tour of the Gates mansion.
By Salon Tech Writers
November 10, 1998
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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
July 15, 1998
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plus "Getting clear on copyrights"
By Joan Walsh
December 30, 1995
The big secret about secret societies
Scott Bateman: Tom Cruise explains Scientology or something
A friend is involved in Scientology. Should I interfere?
Girls just want to have frills (and cats)
It's a Suri world, after all
But, Suriously...
The Fix
Holy fem-bot, Batman!
Scientology's war on psychiatry
Stranger than fiction
Missionary man
A night of engrams and clears
Cheap at the price
GigaOM Network
Joan Walsh