Matilda W
@matildaw.bsky.social
Liberal & Humanist #JackSmithFanClub
Survivor: music/movies/nature/good people keep me sane & alive.
Survivor: music/movies/nature/good people keep me sane & alive.
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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.
How Scientology's friend Pam Bondi made a problem for John Travolta go away
Please follow the bouncing ball, campers…
tonyortega.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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.
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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.
Countdown to Room 174: Remembering, in real time, Scientology’s grimmest scandal
Right around this day thirty years ago, Dallas resident Fannie McPherson, who was then 70 years old, had her last telephone conversation with her 36-year-old daughter Lisa.
tonyortega.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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.
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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
Why it was Scientology leader David Miscavige who declared Lisa McPherson ‘Clear’
Marc Headley remembers where he was and what he was doing because David Miscavige, the leader of Scientology, was spitting obscenities about, of all things, the bad teeth belonging to Marc’s stepfathe...
tonyortega.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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
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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
Tom DeVocht: Watching David Miscavige watch Lisa McPherson and her faulty ‘needle’
Thirty years ago today, on Wednesday, November 15, 1995, Lisa McPherson and her friend Brenda Hubert drove from Clearwater, Florida to Orlando and checked into a hotel.
tonyortega.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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
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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.
Danny Masterson completes his appeal with 'reply brief,' and we have it all for you
Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison in September 2023, and since then his attorneys have been working on trying to overturn that conviction.
tonyortega.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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.
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#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!
Scientology IAS gala photos: Nancy Cartwright gets her Freedom Medal!
Scientology’s slide show from its recent IAS gala weekend at its UK headquarters is up at its website, and once again it shows a massive party under a giant tent and all is well in L.
tonyortega.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#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!
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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.
Jeff Ferrell on Dream Exchange denied SEC license: 'Christmas just before Thanksgiving'
The Wall Street Journal followed up their terrific investigation of Dream Exchange, the small Chicago startup run by OT Scientologist Joe Cecala that was trying to become a stock exchanged aimed at Bl...
tonyortega.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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.
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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!
Thanksgiving 2025 is here and it’s time to pass the Source again!
Our American readers are celebrating Thanksgiving today, and we hope you’ve managed to get through your holiday travel without too much fuss so you can enjoy a wonderful feast today.
tonyortega.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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!
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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!
It’s here! Scientology’s list of trophy-winning donors from 2025’s Patrons Ball!
The Patrons Ball at this year’s IAS anniversary gala was held less than four weeks ago, but Scientology has already put out our favorite of its publications, Impact magazine, and you know what that me...
tonyortega.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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!
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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?
Scientology’s IAS trophy winners part two: The big whales keeping Dave afloat in 2025
Yesterday we showed you the first half of the long list of donors who were recognized at this year’s International Association of Scientologists gala on November 1 in East Grinstead, England, with tho...
tonyortega.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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?
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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.
Trump frees Scientologist fraudster, doesn't free non-Scientologist crime partner
Jeffrey Augustine broke the news this weekend and the New York Times confirmed it this morning: Only a few days into his seven-year prison sentence, convicted fraudster David Gentile had his sentence ...
tonyortega.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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.
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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?
November 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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?
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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
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
November 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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
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
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It wasn’t a peace plan. It was a surrender plan.
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It wasn’t a peace plan. It was a surrender plan.
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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!!!
November 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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!!!
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And so it begins...
Maybe/hopefully.
Maybe/hopefully.
Malaysia plans to bar children under the age of 16 from social media starting next year, with a close eye to how Australia implements and enforces a similar ban that takes effect next month. Here's what to know.
Malaysia to Ban Children Under 16 From Social Media, Echoing Australia
The announcement on Sunday, which was light on details, came weeks before a similar action takes effect in Australia.
nyti.ms
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
And so it begins...
Maybe/hopefully.
Maybe/hopefully.
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“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.
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.
When redress feels like re-trauma: a survivor’s view of the Harrods compensation scheme
The representatives of the perpetrators of abuse must not be allowed to control the process for survivor redress
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
“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.
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.
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latest sham investigation just dropped
November 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
latest sham investigation just dropped
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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
-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
November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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
-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
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Woolly tooth, Phellodon tomentosus (is my best guess) for this bundle of beauty. 💚
#MushroomMonday
#FungiFriends #fungi
#moss #forest #mushroom
#photography
#MushroomMonday
#FungiFriends #fungi
#moss #forest #mushroom
#photography
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Woolly tooth, Phellodon tomentosus (is my best guess) for this bundle of beauty. 💚
#MushroomMonday
#FungiFriends #fungi
#moss #forest #mushroom
#photography
#MushroomMonday
#FungiFriends #fungi
#moss #forest #mushroom
#photography
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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..."
"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..."
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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..."
"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..."
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This guy thinks capitalism is when you have to show up to work at 7am.
November 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This guy thinks capitalism is when you have to show up to work at 7am.
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You get the reverse of this on the right, where someone dislikes capitalism, but believes that what they object to is 'modernity'.
November 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
You get the reverse of this on the right, where someone dislikes capitalism, but believes that what they object to is 'modernity'.
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Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
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Him sleeping
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November 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM