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A.R.S. Week In Review "summarizes the most significant postings from the Usenet group Alt.religion.scientology for the preceding week for the benefit of those who can't follow the group as closely as they'd like." Highly recommended!
C.I.S.A.R Excellent resource of up-to-date, unofficial translations of news items and special (government) reports from German-speaking countries. Includes a huge, indexed archive. Many of these items are seldom seen in the US or international press. Highly recommended!
This Day In Scientology History A summary of some of the significant events in the history of Scientology, the
alt.religion.scientology newsgroup, and the individuals involved in exposing Scientology's abuses.
Scientology Press Office - News (Pro) The news according to Scientology.
Note: Scientology's version of the news can usually not be trusted. A prime example of the cult's manipulative tactics can be found here:
Scientology Cult Forges Photographs See how the Church of Scientology forged fotos in a press release.
Keep in mind that news and PR is the responsibility of the
Office of Special Affairs, also known for its
hate and harassment campaigns, as well as its attempts to stiffle free speech:
Bezazian headed something called the Scientology Parishioners League, a new organization that Office of Special Affairs vice president Janet Weiland had asked volunteers like Bezazian to form for just such emergencies. In the few months the parishioners' league had been operating, Bezazian and her cohorts had followed up on OSA tips by pressuring television networks, radio stations and newspapers to drop negative content about the church.
Bezazian never knew how OSA agents got their information. She only knew that once she was given a tip, the church relied on her to harangue editors and TV producers until the offending material was removed. During Bezazian's short association with the parishioners' league, the organization managed to convince a few editors to pull material. But in general, the group had little effect. Scientology had suffered so much negative press for so many years that Bezazian and her small cadre could do little to stem the tide.
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