For months we've been pointing out how #Scientology has interesting connections to the White House this term. But how does that actually benefit Scientologists? Well, we have an interesting example of that today, and it involves one of the most famous Scientologists of them all.

Through Dec 5, the 30th anniversary of Lisa McPherson’s tragic death, we’re going to be remembering in real time the many unusual and distressing details of her story, which remains today #Scientology's most awful scandal and a reminder of how this organization still operates.

As our lookback at Lisa McPherson's death 30 years later continues, we examine one of the most important developments to come out about it: The direct link between #Scientology leader David Miscavige and her ordeal. ALSO: Leila Mills settles lawsuit with Scientology defendants

Continuing our look back at Lisa McPherson's tragic story 30 years ago, today we have stunning testimony from Tom DeVocht, who witnessed #Scientology leader David Miscavige personally intervening in Lisa's 'case' just weeks before her death. ALSO: Alex goes to Parliament

Danny Masterson completes his criminal appeal with his 'appellant’s reply brief,' which answers the arguments of the state AG, who wants him to stay right where he is. We have the entire thing for you, and yes, this is separate from the habeas petition he also filed this week.

#Scientology has posted its photos from this year's big IAS gala at its UK headquarters, and we have the highlights for you. One surprise: voice of Bart Simpson actress Nancy Cartwright finally got her Freedom Medal, the highest award for an L. Ron Hubbard space cadet!

The Wall Street Journal followed up its investigation of Dream Exchange, the Chicago startup run by OT Scientologist Joe Cecala, with news today that the SEC has denied the company the license it was looking for. So we called up former employee Jeff Ferrell to get his views. He did not hold back.

The Underground Bunker wishes its American readers a very happy Thanksgiving. Once again, we return to our tradition of asking readers to tell us what they're thankful for as we enjoy one of #Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard's most hilarious tall tales. Pass the Source!

The Patrons Ball at this year’s IAS gala was held less than 4 weeks ago, but #Scientology has already put out our favorite, Impact magazine, and you know what that means: Scientology whales and their trophies! Can you help us identify them? ALSO: A Hubbard made the scene!

Today we present #Scientology's really big whales, the megadonors who have given at least $1 million each to church leader David Miscavige's legal slush fund, with the trophies they were given at this year's IAS gala. Recognize anyone?

Only days into a 7-year sentence, convicted fraudster and longtime #Scientology donor David Gentile was freed from custody Wednesday. The White House didn't grant clemency to Gentile's non-Scientologist crime partner, the latest sign of Scientology's in with this president.

Can someone explain to me why it takes 30 days to release the Epstein files, when a few months ago they didn’t even exist?

Europe is panicking. Russia is smirking. China is silent. When these three things happen at once, it means the power map is being redrawn. And the U.S. just stepped into a weaker position than it wants anyone to notice.👇👇👇 www.jackhopkinsnow.com

It wasn’t a peace plan. It was a surrender plan.

Right wing troll who pretends to live in places he does not is upset with Twitter for revealing his actual location. How's he supposed to con people if it does that? So not fair!!!

And so it begins... Maybe/hopefully.

“I never imagined that seeking justice could feel so much like returning to the scene of my trauma. For me, this had meant being singled-out from the Harrods shop floor and instructed to report to Mohamed Al Fayed’s private office.” Important piece. Please read.

latest sham investigation just dropped

Really looks like the United States is about to launch a regime change war against Venezuela with: -No casus belli -No authorization from Congress -No allies or international support -No plan for a post-Maduro Venezuela -No preparation for any sort of stabilization or containment of the fallout

Woolly tooth, Phellodon tomentosus (is my best guess) for this bundle of beauty. 💚 #MushroomMonday #FungiFriends #fungi #moss #forest #mushroom #photography

Sen. Mark Kelly has released a statement. "If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."

This guy thinks capitalism is when you have to show up to work at 7am.

You get the reverse of this on the right, where someone dislikes capitalism, but believes that what they object to is 'modernity'.

Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen

Him sleeping @dindin6.bsky.social @amhotflash.bsky.social @timlee57.bsky.social @cotol17.bsky.social @kitchen5203.bsky.social @6cats4adomino.bsky.social @rubicon1313.bsky.social @atoth99.bsky.social @butterskatz.bsky.social @luluroche.bsky.social @justicewillwin.bsky.social @jaybird54.bsky.social

Twitter's new feature that reveals where accounts originate doesn't reveal many surprises.

I implore someone, anyone, in the media… Do your job And the next time you have Farage on, please ask him directly: …what were the motivations behind this?

Farage is speaking at Venue Cymru tonight. Last revamped in 2018 with £1.8 million of EU development money and another £1 million in business development cash. Original development also received significant EU funding. Farage, by contrast, will give Llandudno nothing but hot air and lies.

I wrote about the fake account blowup on X this weekend. A genuine post-truth nightmare and proof that these companies have polluted their platforms so thoroughly and traded reality for profit that they've undermined the very idea of what the internet is supposed to be.

When you have the blues but you also have a little friend #fungifriends

My go-to tree for jelly ears has a new little blob. 🍄📷🌿🌱🍂🍁

A nice looking mushroom Bay Bolete (Boletus Badius) Edible #Mushrooms #Fungifriends #Foraging

Brown crustose lichen. Remains mysterious to me. Ikenotaira, Tomi, Nagano #Lichen #FungiFriends 何かの固着地衣類。長野県東御市池の平 #地衣類

Funeral Bell (Galerina marginata) at the reserve. Deadly poisonous! @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social #fungi #fungifriends

Guten Morgen🍄good morning #ForestFriday #scape #photography #FungiFriends & #FungiLovers #ColorADay #BWFri #nature

It's #FungiFriday eve 🍄

I found some mushrooms! 🍄📷

Interesting fungi in our rose beds this week, though I’m not sure what species it is. #FungiFriday 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening

#FridayFungi #FungusOnFriday #FungiFriends This is #Splitgills & #Lichens growing on a piece of dead wood. #Mushrooms #Photography 📷 Renata Menini

Waxcaps have a wonderful way of glowing even on grey days. 🍄 #FungiFriday #FungiFriends

🌍 Panellus mitis 🇬🇧 Elastic oysterling 🇩🇪 Milder Zwergknäueling 🇨🇿 Pařezník jemný 🇸🇰 Pňovka malá 🇵🇱 Łycznik białawy #fungifriday #mushroom #gills

Some frosty bird nest for #FungiFriday

Amazing.

not sure what this is but I am naming it lemon meringue pie fungus 🍋🥧 #fungifriday #eastcoastkin #autumn

Wishing my Bluesky 🦋 #fungifriends a very happy #Fungifriday with these groups of fungi. #mushrooms

Starting to get a little rain, that means #FungiFriday posts! #TheOutpost 🌱🌿🍄📷

I'm not really sure how this mushroom was still standing. 🍄 #FungiFriday #Nature #Photography #MacroPhotography #FungiFriends

Thinking about summer. Part 1. #myshrooms #fungifriends #Fungifriday #mushrooms

Is it the last Amanita of the autumn? There has been a lot here in North Vancouver but how long can they keep going……#fungifriends

Red #Mushrooms for #FungusFriday. On the left, Chip Cherries, on the right, Russula #FungiFriends #sporepunk