In The Media
SUMMARY OF MEDIA CONTRIBUTIONS RELATED TO THE KENT COLLECTION ON ALTERNATIVE BELIEFS—1993 to Present
(approximately 373 contributions)
Canada—approximately 223 interviews and quotes in newspapers, magazines, television, and radio. These include:
Alberta Primetime—1
Calgary Herald—10
Canadland–1
CBC News Edmonton—2
CBC News Manitoba–1
CBC News Ottawa—1
CNC Newsworld–1
CBC Radio—18
CBC Television—8
CBC Vancouver TV News–1
Chatelaine [Canadian magazine]–2
CHED Radio—2
City News–1
City TV—1
CFRN—2
CJMC Talk Radio [Saskatchewan]—1
CTV Morning Live–1
CTV National—1
CTV News—1
CTV News Calgary—1
CTV News Northern Ontario–1
CTV Newsnet–1
CTV “The Verdict with Paula Todd”–1
Edmonton Journal—41
Edmonton Sun—26
Folio (University of Alberta)—1
Francopresse–1
Gateway (University of Alberta)–1
Gazette [Montreal]—1
Global News–1
Global Television Nightly News–2
Globe and Mail–13
ITV—2
London Free Press—1
Maclean’s—4
Maisonneuve–1
National Post—5
Newstalk 770 Calgary—1
New Trail—[University of Alberta alumni magazine]—1
Radio Canada–2
Saturday Night—1
Shift [Global News Radio]–1
Sun News Network—1
Sun News Television—1
The Tayee–1
Toronto Star–2
24 Hours—1
Vancouver Sun—1
Vision Television—1
VUEWeekly–1
Walrus–1
United States—approximately 93 interviews and quotes in newspapers, magazines, television, and radio. These include:
ABC Good Morning America–1
ABC News online—6
ABC (Prime Time)—1
ABC 20/20—1
A&E Elizabeth Vargas–3
A&E Leah Remini—Scientology and the Aftermath—1
Associated Press—1
Athens Messenger [Ohio]–1
Biography Channel–3
CBS (48 Hours Mystery)—1
CBS Morning News–1
CBS (The Public Eye)—1
Chicago Sun Times–1
Daily Beast—2
Denver Post–1
The Frank Report-[critical blog about NXIVM]–1
Health News Florida—1
History Channel—1
Houston Chronicle—1
Huffington Post—1
Inforum—5
Ithacan–1
Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee Wisconsin)—1
JSTOR Daily—1
Kansas City News–1
Larry King Live—2
Lauren DeLaguna Show–1
LA West Media–1
Lingua Franca—1
LiveScience.com–6
Los Angeles Times—2
Maxim–1
Missoula News (Montana)—1
National Geographic–1
National Law Journal—1
National Public Radio—1
Natural Products Insider–1
News 12 Now [New Jersey]–1
New York Post–1
New York Times—2
New York Times Magazine–1
National Enquirer—1
New Yorker—1
Reuters—1
Rolling Stone—1
Salon.com—3
Salt Lake Tribune—1
Siriux XM–1
Slate–1
St. Petersburg Times—5
San Francisco Chronicle—3
Skeptical Inquirer—1 plus 2 co-authored articles
Tampa Bay Times—2
Tropic of Cancer Films–1
Underground Bunker (critical Internet blog about Scientology)—6
USA Today–1
US Weekly—2
Vice–2
Village Voice (and Blog)—2
Voice of America News—1
Washington Post–1
Yale Daily News Magazine—1
INTERNATIONAL—approximately 69 interviews and quotes in newspapers, magazines, television, and radio. These include:
Australia—4 radio interviews on the Australian Broadcast Company station
Denmark—1 newspaper quote
France—quoted in Le Monde Diplomatique (in the both French and English versions)
Elle—1 magazine quote
Germany—approximately 17 newspaper quotes and 1 television appearance
India–1 newspaper quote
Ireland—7 newspaper quotes
Poland—1 newspaper quote
St. Lucia and Granada—1 newspaper quote
Sweden—5 newspaper quotes
Switzerland—1 newspaper quote
Uganda—1 newspaper quote
United Kingdom—approximately 11 interviews and quotes in newspapers, magazines, and radio. These include:
BBC Five Live (Radio)—1
Daily Mail—3
Economist–1
Guardian—1
Observer—1
Sunday Times—1
Telegraph—2
The Times Higher Education Supplement—1
Weekend Financial Times—1
Vietnam–1
MEDIA ASSISTANCE FROM 1993 TO PRESENT
MEDIA EXPOSURE IN 1993
1. Jeffs, Allyson. 1993. “[Satanic] Reports Hard to Substantiate.” Calgary Herald [Calgary, Alberta]. (March 26): E13.
2. Rivenburg, Roy. 1993. “A True Conversion?” [on the Children of God]. Los Angeles Times (March 21): E4.
3. Blum, Andrew. 1993. “Church’s Litany of Lawsuits.” [on Scientology]. The National Law Journal [New York, New York], (June 14): 38.
4. Garcia, Wayne. 1993. “Scientology’s Words to Hit the Airwaves.” St. Petersburg Times [Florida]. (August 28): 3A.
5. Gray, Susan. 1993. “Campus Sects Get Cold Shoulder.” The Times Higher Education Supplement (September 24): 10.
6. Demers, Jim. 1993. “Chill Reminders of ‘Free Love’” [on the Children of God]. Alberta Report (September 27): 42.
7. Jimenez, Marina. 1993. “Satanic Rituals Veiled in Mystery.” Edmonton Journal (September 27): B1.
8. Moore, Evan. 1993. “Children of God Cult Returns as The Family.” Houston Chronicle [Texas], (October 10).
9. The Cult Observer. 1993. “‘Scientology Never Stops Fighting.’” Volume 10 No. 6: 3.
10. Demers, Jim. 1993. “The World, the Flesh, and Fr. ByThor.” Alberta Report (November 1): 32.
11. Kohn, Rachael (interviewer). 1993. “The Internal Revenue Service Grants Tax Exemption to Scientology,” Australian Broadcast Company, “Religion Report” on Radio National (November 12).
12. Kapica, Jack. 1993. “The New Incarnation of the Maharishi.” Globe and Mail [Canada]. (November 27): D3.
MEDIA EXPOSURE IN 1994
1. Mobilio, Albert. 1994. “Inside Publishing: Putting Out for Jesus,” Lingua Franca (July/August): 16-19.
2. Kohn, Rachael (interviewer). 1994. “The Order of the Solar Temple,” Australian Broadcast Company, “Religion Report” on Radio National (October 7).
3. Michaels, Steve (interviewer). 1994. “Satanism and Ritual Abuse.” CIQC Radio, Montreal, Quebec (October 12).
4. Roche, Dhyana. 1994. “‘Cult’ure Shock.” Edmonton Sunday Sun (October 23): 31.
5. Roche, Dhyana. 1994. “Preying for the Future” [on marketing and self-improvement deviant groups]. Edmonton Sun (Octber 24): 20.
6. Bouw, Brenda. 1994. “No Rules for Druids” [on Edmonton’s Reformed Druids]. Edmonton Sun (November 5): 16.
7. CFRN (Northern Alberta). 1994 Interviewed about “Teens and ‘Cults.’” (November 5).
8. Jeffs, Allyson. 1994. “Groups Use Biblical Images to Enslave Followers,” Calgary Herald (November 25): B7.
9. Hepner, Lisa. 1994. “Sympathy for the Devil.” The Ottawa X Press (November 30): 13.
10. Tobin, Thomas C. 1994. “Scientology Puts Itself on Display.” St. Petersburg Times [Florida] (December 6): 1A, 4A.
MEDIA EXPOSURE IN 1995
1. Boast, Linda. 1995. “Probing Ritual Abuse.” Chronicle Journal [Thunder Bay, Ontario]. (January 15).
2. Rusnell, Charles. 1995. “Youth Shelter Director Sounds Alarm Over ‘Family’ Visits.” Edmonton Journal. (April 21): A1, A6.
3. Rusnell, Charles. 1995. “Young and Homeless Are Prime Targets, Sect Official Confirms.” Edmonton Journal. (April 22): B3.
4. Rusnell, Charles. 1995. “Seminar on The Family is Swamped.” Edmonton Journal (April 25): B3.
5. Rusnell, Charles and Bill Rankin. 1995. “Sect Members Confront Meeting.” Edmonton Journal. (April 27): B3.
6. Rusnell, Charles. 1995. “Fearing The Family.” Edmonton Journal. (April 29): C1, C2; reproduced in The Ottawa Citizen (May 6): C4.
7. Sass, Bill. 1995. “Betting on the Blessing [i.e., the Toronto Blessing].” Edmonton Journal (April 29): C4.
8. Verburg, Peter. 1995. “Badly Kept Family Secrets.” Alberta Report. (May 8): 40-41.
9. Sheaffer, Robert. 1995. “Recovered Memories Cross the Ocean.” Skeptical Inquirer (July/August): 10-11.
10. Baker, Calvin and Bruce Nolan. 1995. “Teen Family Preached Free Love.” The Times-Picayune [New Orleans, Louisiana] (July 18): B1, B3.
11. Gray, Lisa. 1995. “Honor Thy Parents” [on the Unification Church]. Washington City Paper [Washington, D.C.] (September 8): 30-32, 34, 36.
12. Ellis, Erin. 1995. “Little Gain From Motivational Guru” [on Anthony Robbins]. Edmonton Journal (October 7): A8.
13. Bonnyville Nouvelle [Bonnyville, Alberta]. 1995. “Holiday Has Ancient Roots.” (October 31): A1.
MEDIA EXPOSURE IN 1996
1. CTV (National News). Interviewed about a new CRTC ruling on religious broadcasting. January 14.
2. The Cult Observer. 1996. “Judge Says ‘The Family’ is Reforming, But Alberta Community is Still Concerned.” (January/February): 9.
3. Mofina, Rick. 1996. “Alberta Farmer in Montana Standoff,” Edmonton Journal (March 31): A1.
4. Kent, Stephen A. 1996. “Cults on Campus.” Campus Watch (University of Alberta), (April): 1,7, 8.
5. Sillars, Lee. 1996. “Lots of Cops in Garfield County: Montana’s Freemen Have Won Reluctant Public Sympathy.” Alberta Report (April 15): 24-25.
6. McKeen, Scott. 1996. “Drawn to the Dark Side.” Edmonton Journal (May 27): B6.
7. McKeen, Scott. 1996. “New Age Guru Attracts Loyal Following.” Edmonton Journal (August 17): C7.
8. Access Television. 1996. “Halloween.” (mid-October).
9. Kay, Edward. 1996. “Trauma in Real Life [about ‘cults’ running company management programs]. The Globe and Mail Report on Business. (November): 82ff.
MEDIA EXPOSURE IN 1997
1. Cleary, John. 1997. ” Religion Report [on the German and American Disagreement over Scientology].” Australian Broadcast Company [radio], “Religion Report” (February 5).
2. Ketcham, Brock. 1997. “Skinheads a Threat to City Teens.” Calgary Herald (February 10): B1.
3. Dolphin, Rick. 1997. “Professor Delves Into Dark World of ‘New Religions.’” Edmonton Journal (February 24): B1, B2.
4. Legge, Gordon. 1997. “A Matter of Faith. Ongoing Disputes Plague New Age Church.” Calgary Herald (March 2): A1.
5. Findlay, Alan. 1997. “Weird Beliefs Not So Weird After All.” Edmonton Sun (March 28): 36.
6. Interviewed on CHQR Radio (Calgary) on “Cults.” (March 31).
7. Parc, Louise. 1997. “Le Reard du Sociologue [on Scientology and Hollywood Celebrities].” Le Matin Dimanche [Switzerland].(April 6): 26.
8. Interviewed on CBC Radio (Alberta) on “Cults.” (April 7).
9. Burke, David. 1997. “Education is Key to Struggle Against Cults’ Destructive Power.” Canmore Leader [Canmore, Alberta] (April 8): A4.
10. McGraw, Carol. 1997. “That Old-Time Religion?” The Orange County Register [Santa Ana, California] (April 13): Accent 1ff.
11. Johnson, Deborah. 1997. “Virtual Religion.” Folio [University of Alberta]. (May 2): 12.
12. Johnson, Deborah. 1997. “Cults Take All.” Folio [University of Alberta]. (May 2): 12.
13. Interviewed on CBC Radio (Edmonton) on “Scottish Symbols in the Ku Klux Klan” (May 23).
14. Legge, Gordon. 1997. “Messenger of Beingness. Believers Think Edmonton Man is Conduit from Jesus Christ.” Calgary Herald (May 31): J8.
15. Suddeutsche Zeitung. 1997. “‘Scientology Unterhalt Straflager.’” (July 5/6): 6.
16. Die Welt. 1997. “Mit Sorgentelefon Gegen Scientology.” (July 5): B1.
17. Der Tagesspiegel. 1997. “Umerziehung in Eigenen Lagern.” (July 5): 4.
18. Deutsche Presse–Agentur Freitag. 1997. “Scientology-Organisation soll Zwangsarbeitslager u.” (July 4).
19. Berliner Zeitung. 1997. “50 Hauser in the Hand von Scientologen?” (July 5/6): 18.
20. Krump, Hans. 1997. “Scientologen betreiben in den USA Zwangsarbeitslager.” Berliner Morgenpost (July 5): 2.
21. Berliner Zeitung. 1997. “Sekten-Forscher: Scientology sperrt Abweichler in Lager.” (July 5): 39.
22. Die Tageszeitung. 1997. “Experte: Scientology bestatigt Straflager.” (July 6): 5.
23. Vilsbiburger Zeitung. 1997. “Arbeitslager fur Scientologen?” (July 5).
24. Markische Allgemeine. 1997. “Neue Kritik an Scientologen.” (July 5/6): 2.
25. Hessische Allgemeine. 1997. “Abweichler in Arbeitslager?” (July 5): 3.
26. Die Tageszeitung. 1997. “Lager sollen auf den Prufstand.” (July 7): 22.
28. Freeman, Alan. 1997. “Germany Presses Case Against Scientologists.” Globe and Mail (July 17): A1, A8.
29. Segal, Howie. 1997. Radio Interview, CJVI (Victoria, British Columbia) on Scientology (July 22).
30. McKeen, Scott. 1997. “The People vs. [Marilyn] Manson.” Edmonton Journal (July 29): C5.
31. Tobin, Thomas. 1997. “Scientology Launches Massive PR Campaign.” St. Petersburg Times (August 10).
32. Ross, Mike. 1997. “Elvis for Eternity.” Edmonton Sun (August 16); 19.
33. Schulz, Hans Jurgen. 1997. “‘Das Ziel von Scientology ist die Macht.’” General Anzeiger [Bonn, Germany]. (September 3): 4.
34. Mofina, Rick and Sean Gordon. 1997. “Abortion: Supporters Fear Attacks Are Linked.” Calgary Herald (November 14): B2.
35. Frantz, Douglas. 1997. “Scientology Faces Glare of Scrutiny After Florida Parishioner’s Death.” New York Times (December 1): 1.
36. KABC. 1997. Radio Interview (Southern California) on Scientology (December 1).
MEDIA EXPOSURE IN 1998
1. Findlay, Alan and Bart Johnson. 1998. “Chahley Says Bathhouse Warrants Police Attention.” Edmonton Sun (January 9): 3.
2. Appleby, Timothy and John Saunders. 1998. “Web Not Helping Scientology.” Globe and Mail [Canada]. (January 20): A4.
3. Ciccocioppo, Lucianna. 1998. “CBS News ‘Eyes’ the U of A. Public Eye With Bryant Gumbel team interviews sociologist on campus” Folio (May 15, 1998): 1.
(https://sites.ualberta.ca/~publicas/folio/35/18/FRONT.HTM).
4. American Family Foundation. 1998. “Research Supports Reality of ‘Brainwashing,’” The Cult Observer 15 No. 1: 1,3.
5. Tobin, Thomas. 1998. “Scientology at Center of Unusual Lawsuit.” St. Petersburg Times (May 30).
6. Rusnell, Charles. 1998. “Church of Scientology Targets U of A Professor for Criticizing Its Practices.” Edmonton Journal (June 13): B7.
7. CIFX. 1998. Radio Interview (Winnipeg, Manitoba) on Scientology (June 15).
8. CBC. 1998. Radio Interview (in Edmonton, Alberta) on “Scientology (June 15).
9. CBS [Television]. 1998. Interviewed in “The Children of the Children of God.” The Public Eye (July 15).
9. Legge, Gordon. 1998. “New Age Icon Tries to End Seclusion.” Calgary Herald (August 8): 17.
10. Globe and Mail. 1998. “Correction.” (October 16): A2.
11. Kent, Stephen A. 1998. “Defamatory Attack.” [Letter to the Editor]. Globe and Mail (October 16): A20.
12. Cimino, Richard (Editor). 1998. “Findings and Footnotes” [on Scientology]. Religion Watch (November): 7.
13. Henderson, Ross. 1998. “Boomers Shop for Designer Spirituality.” Edmonton Journal (November 2): B3.
14. Marshall, Jeannie. 1998. “Shoemaker to Messiah?;” National Post (December 7): A1; “Blue-Eyed Saviour.” National Post (December 7): D1, D7.
15. Humphreys, Adrian. 1998. “Looking to the Stars for Spiritual Awareness.” National Post [Canada] (December 29): A3 [on Scientology Celebrities].
MEDIA EXPOSURE IN 1999
1. CBC. 1999. Television Interview (for Vancouver) on Y2K and Religious Fundamentalism.
2. Legge, Gordon. 1999. “Cult Founder to Retire” [about Church Universal and Triumphant]. Calgary Herald (January 8): H9.
3. CKMW [Vancouver]. 1999. “Cults for the New Millennium.” Radio Interview (January 11).
4, King, Frank. 1999. “Self-Styled ‘Truth’ Teller Challenged.” Calgary Herald (January 30): A1, A4.
5. Thurston, Susan. 1999. “Bitter Partings” [about Scientology]. The Sunday Press-Enterprise [Hemet-San Jacinto, California]. (January 31): A1, A2.
6. ITV [Edmonton]. “[Millennial Fears]. Television Interview (April 12).
7. ITV [Edmonton]. [Goth and the Littleton, Colorado School Shootings.] Television Interview. (April 23).
8. Chisholm, Patricia, 1999. “Teens Under Siege.” Maclean’s (May 3): 22-24.
9. Chisholm, Patricia. 1999. “The Copycat Syndrome.” Maclean’s (May 10): 23.
10. McKeen, Scott. 1999. “Spiritual Exiles” [on Jehovah’s Witnesses]. Edmonton Journal (May 29): F1-F2.
11. Bardach, Ann Louise. 1999. “Proud Mary” [on Congresswoman Mary Bono and Scientology]. George (August): 76ff.
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2000
1. McKeen, Scott. 2000. “If Armageddon is a Bust, What Awaits the Soul? A Brave New World.” Edmonton Journal (January 1): E3.
2.McNair, Fiona. 2000. “Corporate Cults Skew Family Values.” Edmonton Journal (February 2): E6.
3. Hamburger Morgenpost [Germany]. 2000. “Clinton als Scientology-Lobbyist.” Downloaded from; <http://database.mopo.de/drucken/nachrichten/20000212/200002121115.html>
4. Sands, David. 2000. “Biz Cults Ruthless. Better Business Bureau Gets Threats.” The Edmonton Sunday Sun (March 12): 5.
5. Schlesinger, Joel. 2000. “‘Cult’ Misleading, Detective Says. Experts Weigh in on Tale of Pair’s Wilderness Fast.” Camrose Leader [Alberta] (March 14): A1, A2.
6. McKeen, Scott. 2000. “Out There–Over Alberta” [about UFOs]. Edmonton Journal (April 8): F1, F2.
7. Procuta, Egle. 2000. “Author Built Controversial Church.” The Globe and Mail (May 12): R3 [on Scientology].
8. McKeen, Scott. 2000. “How a Guru Becomes a Magnet.” Edmonton Journal (May 14): E9.
9. Wilton, Suzanne. 2000. “‘Prophet’ Takes to the ‘Net.” Calgary Herald (July 7): A3, A4.
10. Blosser, John. 2000. “White House Bamboozled by Religious Sex Cult.” National Enquirer (July 18).
11. Hagan, Susan. 2000. “Christmas Fine As Is, Religious Heads Say.” Edmonton Journal (September 28): B19.
12. Focus. 2000. “Gehirnwäsche im Straflager.” (October 21): 13.
13. Schäfer, Sandra. 2000. “Im Scientology–KZ gefangen.” Hamburger Morgenpost (October 24): 9.
14. Hamburg Aktuell. 2000. “Staflager und Gehirnwäsche.” (Oktober 24): 6.
15. Berliner Zeitung. “Scientology soll Staflager betreiben.” (Oktober 24): 8.
16. Mazur, Suzan. 2000. “Seven Brides for One Brother” [on Fundamentalist Mormon Polygamy]. Weekend Financial Times [London]. (October 28-29): I.
17. Oziewicz, Estanilao. 2000. “Bountiful’s Troubling Tradition” [on Fundamentalist Mormon Polygamy]. The Globe and Mail (December 9): F4-F5.
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2001
1. Lillebuen, Steve. 2001. “Infernal Darkness: Exposing Cryptic Satanism.” The Gateway [University of Alberta Campus Newspaper]. (January 25): 13-15.
2. Lattin, Don. 2001. “Escaping a Free Love Legacy: Children of God Sect Hopes It Can Overcome Sexy Image.” San Francisco Chronicle (February 14): A1ff.
3. Pedersen, Rick. 2001. “Exorcist Evokes Mixture of Admiration, Reproach From Local Observers [about preacher Bob Larson].” Edmonton Journal (March 18): B8.
4. Exner, Raquel. 2001. “White Supremacists Spread Their Word: Leaflets Drop on Red Deer.” [about the National Alliance]. Edmonton Sun (April 17): 7.
5. Hutchinson, Brian. 2001. “The Gospel According to John.” Saturday Night (May 5): 28-36.
6. Fouchereau, Bruno. 2001.”Les sectes, cheval de Troie des Etats-Unis en Europe.” Le Monde Diplomatique (May 11): 1, 26-27; Translated into English by Barry Smerin as, “Europe Resists American Religious Cults: Secular Society at Stake.” Le Monde Diplomatic (June 2001): 10-11.
7. Alphonso, Caroline. 2001. “Speaking Out Against Polygamy.” Globe and Mail (May 21): A9.
8. 2001. Interview on CKNW AM 980 radio (Vancouver) on Kabalarians (June 1).
9. 15. Westh, Anne. 2001. “Et spindelvaev af religion og politik” [on Scientology[. Kristeligt Dagblad [Copenhagen, Denmark]. (June 13): 5.
10. Rooney, David. 2001. “Last Friday the 13th of 2001.” Edmonton Sun (July 14): 12.
11. McKeen, Scott. 2001. “In the Name of God.” Edmonton Journal (September 16): E3-E4.
12. Umrigar, Thrity. 2001. “Experts Explain Terrorist Training.”
The Beacon Journal [Ohio]. (October 24): D1, D6.
13. Sangiacomo, Michael. 2001. “Bin Laden Fits the Definition of a Cult Leader, Experts Say.” Plain Dealer [Cleveland, Ohio]. (October 28).
14. Leer, Rob. 2001. “Rama Behara.” KTSP [Television, Minneapolis, Minnesota], 2 Part Series. (November 15 and 16); Available at: <http://www.kstp.com> under the “Video” section as “Cult, part 1″ and “Cult, part 2.”
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2002
1. Sher, Jonathan. 2002. “Religion’s Central American Growth Not Mirrored Locally.” London Free Press [London, Ontario]. January 11 [about an exorcism death in a Pentecostal church from El Salvador in London].
2. Jonker, Roger. 2002. Interview about the “Word of God” Cult in Alberta and P.E.I.” CBC Television (Charlottetown). (January 30).
3. Piercy, Judy. 2002. Interviewed in a Documentary About Edmonton ‘Guru,’ John De Ruiter. CBC National (February 1).
4. Gregoire, Lisa. 2002. “Roadside Religion: Signs With Spirit.” Edmonton Journal (March 6): A1, A12.
5. Ash, James. 2002. “Conspiracy on the Web.” ed(Edmonton Journal News Magazine), (April 13): 9.
6. McKeen, Scott. 2002. “Has Hockey Had Its Night in Canada?” Edmonton Journal (April 14): D6-D8.
7. Cook, Julie. 2002. “Cult or Culture” [on corporate cults]. Human Resource Executive (May 20); Downlaoded from: <http://www.workindex.com/hrexecutive/cover.asp> on May 22, 2002.
8. Harris, Misty. 2002. “10 Gems About Edmonton You Might Not Know.” Edmonton Journal (June 28): C1, C2.
9. CBC Vancouver. 2002. Interviewed on the morning radio program about the fundamentalist Mormon community in Creston, B.C., and polygamy. (July 11).
10. McKeen, Scott. 2002. “Frats These Days Mostly Animal House-Broken.” Edmonton Journal (September 8): A1, A11.
11. Weld, Kirsten. 2002. “Crack Scientology.” The McGill Daily [McGill University]. (September 23); Downloaded from: <http://mcgilldaily.com> on September 23, 2002.
12. Palmer, Dan. 2002. “Mormons Unlikely to Lose Their Faith.” Edmonton Sun (October 26): 4.
13. Pitt, Sally. 2002. “Lucille Poulin.” CBC Canada Now [National Television]. (November 18 and 19).
14. CFRN. 2002. “Bad Religion” [About a Reformed Charismatic Preacher]. Edmonton–6:00 News. (November 19).
15. Pringle, Valerie. 2002. “Are ‘Cults’ Dangerous?” Test of Faith [Filmed for Vision Television]. (December 17).
16. Holladay, Shane. 2002. “Cult May Collapse If Cloning Claim Bogus: Expert.” Edmonton Sunday Sun (December 29): 16.
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2003
1. Irish Times. 2003. “Sociology Professor’s Evidence Admitted In Scientology Case.” (January 22): 4.
2. Irish Times. 2003. “Woman’s Free will ‘Was Compromised.’” (January 25): 4.
3. Farrelly, Maura Jane. 2003. “Scientology Grows Fast, Sparks Debate.” Voice of America News (February 16).
4. Carolan, Mary. 2003. “Scientology Is ‘A Bona Fide Religion.’” Irish Times (March 5): 4.
5. Carolan, Mary. 2003. “Professor Says Scientology Church Tried To Isolate Him.” Irish Times (March 6): 4.
6. Carolan, Mary. 2003. “Free Will A Crucial Issue In Case Against Scientology, Court is Told.” Irish Times (March 7): 4.
7. Krauss, Clifford. “In God We Trust . . . Canadians Aren’t So Sure.” New York Times (March 26).
8. Kissinger, Michael. 2003. “Science Friction” [about Scientology]. Vancouver Courier (March 31).
9. Drinkwater, Rob. 2003. “Turning Backs on God.” Edmonton Sun (May 14): 3.
10. Dhariwal, Min. 2003. “Books to Kabul University.” CBC Television Evening News (Jun 9).
11. CBC Morning. 2003. “Books to Kabul University.” Radio (June 10, 2003).
12. Retson, Don. 2003. “Former Moonie Warns of Cults.” Edmonton Journal (June 14): B8.
13. Boden, Michelle. 2003. “John DeRuiter.” CHED [Radio, Edmonton]. Quoted, then was live on radio, taking calls. (September 29).
14. Crawshaw, Caitlin. 2003. “Cults.” Gateway [University of Alberta Newspaper]. (September 25): 12-13.
15. Ma, Kevin. 2003. “‘We Are Cutting Bones”: Arts Departments Struggle With Funding Cutbacks.” Gateway [University of Alberta Newspaper]. (September 25): 1-2.
16. Sperounes, Sandra. 2003. “Building a Mystery: We’re Up! For Deconstructing Canada’s Biggest Pop Star.” Edmonton Journal (December 4): C1, C2.
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2004
1. Spicer, Jonathan. 2004. “U.S. Group Distributes ‘White Pride’ Flyers.” Edmonton Journal (February 16): B3.
2. Brown, Jim (Interviewer). 2004. “Western Canada For Us/White Canada For Us” [white racism]. CBC Radio Calgary (March 2).
3. Smith, Ryan. “Cults Targeted at Campus Security Conference.” Express News (University of Alberta on-line newsletter). May 15, 2004: <http://www.expressnews.ualberta.ca/expressnews/articles/news.cfm?p_ID=5813&s=0>.
4. Primo, Leslie. “Interview on an Upcoming Conference on ‘Cults, New Religious Movements, and Other Charismatic Groups.” 630 CHED, Afternoon Show (May 25).
5. Crawshaw, Caitlin; and Ryan Smith. 2004. “Conferences Explore Cults, Politics and Security.” Express News (University of Alberta Web Site); Downloaded on June 9, 2004.
6. Boutet, Chris. 2004. “The Unkindest Cults of All.” VueWeekly (June 10-16): 7, 13.
7. CBC Radio. 2004. “Interview” (on the afternoon show); Edmonton, Alberta (June 10).
8. CBC Radio. 2004. “Interview” (on the morning show); Edmonton, Alberta (June 11).
9. MacDonald, G. Jeffrey. 2004. “Colleges Push Professors Into Media Spotlight.” Christian Science Monitor (June 25): 11.
10. Holladay, Shane. 2004. “Friday the 13th Still Holds Dread.” Edmonton Sun (August 13): 12.
11. Brown, Jim [Interviewer]. 2004. “Madonna and Kaballah.” The Current (CBC Radio One): October 1.
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2005
1. Lattin, Don. 2005. “Murder/Suicide Case in Desert Evangelical Sex Cult/Sect Heir Apparent, Woman Who Reared Him Are Found Dead.” San Francisco Chronicle (January 11).
2. Morlock, Blake; and David L. Teibel. 2005. “Murder Suspect, A Suicide, Raised by Cult to Lead.” Tucson Citizen [Arizona]. January 12.
3. BBC Five Live. 2005. Radio Interview About the Murder/Suicide of Ricky Rodriquez. [London, England]. January 23.
4. Harris, Paul. 2005. “Sex Cult’s Messiah Turned Killer.” The Observer [United Kingdom]. (January 23).
5. Jacobs, Mindelle. 2005. “Polygamist Marriage Challenge ‘Inevitable.’” Edmonton Sun (January 25): 11.
6. Fox, Ben. 2005. “Murder-Suicide Brings Scrutiny to Church.” Associated Press [AP] in the State (January 25).
7. Lattin, Don. 2005. “Deaths in the Family: Common Thread of Sexual, Spiritual Abuse Among Cult Defectors Who Killed Themselves.” San Francisco Chronicle (January 27): A1.
8. ABC Prime Time. 2005. Appeared on Report about the Murder/Suicide of Ricky Rodriquez.” (January 28).
9. Sommer, Mark. 2005. “Defending Against Its Critics” [about Scientology]. Buffalo News [Buffalo, New York]. (January 30).
10. Sommer, Mark. 2005. “Helping Spread the Word” [about Scientology]. Buffalo News [Buffalo, New York]. (February 1).
11. Sommer, Mark. 2005. “Outside Critics Are Unacceptable” [about Scientology]. Buffalo News [Buffalo, New York]. (February 2).
12. Jacobs, Mindelle. 2005. “Living in Two Different Worlds” [about arranged marriages]. Edmonton Sun (February 6): 17.
13. Philip, Margaret. 2005. “Small Fringe Jumps From Hobby to Cult.” Globe and Mail (February 17): A9.
14. Thrall, Christopher. 2005. “Walking Out of the Kingdom Hall.” Vue Weekly (June 9); Archived at: <http://www.vueweekly.com/articles/default.aspx?i=2173>.
15. Wolf, Buck. 2005. “Cruise Sees No Scientology in ‘War of the Worlds.’” ABC News (June 24); downloaded from: <http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/print?id=876503 > on June 24, 2005.
16. Verini, James. 2005. “Missionary Man” [on Tom Cruise]. Salon.com (July 27); Downloaded from: <http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2005/06/27/cruise/print.html > on July 27, 2005: 5pp.
17. 2005. “The Press vs. Scientology.” Salon.com (July 27); Downloaded from: <http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2005/06/27/cruise/print.html > on July 30, 2005: 3pp.
18. Hewitt, Bill; and Maureen Harrington. 2005. “Was the Family Doing God’s Work–Or Unspeakable Harm?” People (July 18): 87-88, 90.
19. WBUR. 2005. “The Church of Scientology.” National Public Radio, Boston. (July 14).
20. Liepins, Larissa. 2005. “Falun Gong Critics Won’t Face Criminal Charges.” Edmonton Journal (August 3): A6.
21. Withey, Elizabeth. 2005. “Escape From the Ordinary” [on Halloween]. Ed [Edmonton Journal Magazine]. October 29) 3.
22. Malisow, Craig. 2005. “Family Ties” [on the Children of God/The Family.” Houston Press [Houston, Texas]. (November 17); downloaded from: <http://www.houstonpress.com/Issues/2005-11-17/news/feature_print.html> on November 16, 2005.
23. Jacobs, Mindelle. 2005. “Feds Are Playing Polygamist Politics.” Edmonton Sun (November 27): 16.
24. Pidd, Helen. “”TV Psychiatrist’s Bosses Investigate Plagiarism Claims.” Guardian [United Kingdom] (December 28); Downloaded from: <http://education.co.uk/higher/news/story/0,,1674338,00.html> on December 28, 2005: 4pp.
25. Mandel, Charles. 2005. “Plagiarism Allegation Symptom of Pressure to ‘Publish or Perish.’” Edmonton Journal (December 29): A5.
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2006
1. Jacobs, Mindelle. 2006. “The Perfect Polygamy Storm.” Edmonton Sun (January 14): 11.
2. Reitman, Janet. 2006. “Inside Scientology.” Rolling Stone (March 9): 55ff.
3. Honey, Charles. 2006. “Spiritual Beings.” The Grand Rapids Press [Michigan] (March 25); downloaded from: <http://www.mlive.com/printer.ssf/base/news-1/114371301155930.xml&coll=6> on March 25, 2006.
4. CFRB 1010 [Toronto]. 2006. “[Interview about Scientology.]”
5. Loome, Jeremy. 2006. “Man of Vision, or . . . ?” Edmonton Sun (April 16): 38-39.
6. Loome, Jeremy. 2006. “Whose Religion, Anyway?” Edmonton Sun (April 20): 40-41.
7. Walton, Dawn. 2006. “Net Holds Hints On Slayings.” Globe and Mail (April 26): A9.
8. Lake, Holly. 2006. “Linking the Internet and Goth Culture to the Medicine Hat Murders May Be Jumping to Conclusions, Experts Caution.” Ottawa Sun (April 27).
9. CBC AM. 2006 Guest on the Province-wide Call-in Show, “Wild Rose Forum,” Concerning Goth Subculture and a Triple Murder in Medicine Hat, Alberta (May 1).
10. Hawaleshka, Danylo. 2006. “A New War Over Ritalin.” Maclean’s (May 15): 38-39.
11. Rusnell, Charles. 2006. “Experts Challenge Claims of Scientology’s Sweat-It-Out Treatment for Addicts.” Edmonton Journal (May 23): A2.
12. McKeen, Scott. 2006. “Quest for Hockey’s Holy Grail Pure Rapture for Oiler Faithful.” Edmonton Journal (May 24).
13. Hazlett, Alex. 2006. “Controversial Religion Finding Followers, Critics.” The Post [Athens, Ohio] (May 31).
14. Lampert, Allison. 2006. “Hijacking if Debate Over Ritalin is Feared.” Gazette (Montreal). (June 8).
15. Jacobs, Mindy. 2006. “Diversion Tactics” [about polygamy]. Edmonton Sun (August 31).
16. Montgomery, Shannon. 2006. “VampireFreaks.com Members Say Site Breeds Love.” CP (September 14).
17. Anthony, Lorrayne. 2006. “Goth Culture Feeds off Teen Angst.” CNEWS (September 14).
18. Maudie, Max. 2006. “Chilling Posts: Killer Put His Name on Tombstone in Online Profile.” Edmonton Sun (September 15): 5
19. Citytv. 2006. Interview on the morning show about goth and vampire subcultures. (September 15).
20. CBS 48 Hours Mystery. 2006. “Scientology: A Question of Faith.” Aired October 28; Transcript Downloaded from: http://wwww.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/25/48hours/main2124568.shtml on December 6, 2006.
21. Shackleton, Eric. 2006. “The Ghosts of Christmas Future.” Edmonton Journal (December 23): A17.
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2007
1. Sunday Times. 2007. “Revealed: How Scientologists Infiltrated Britain’s Schools.” [United Kingdom]. (January 7); Downloaded from TIMESONLINE from: <http:www.timesonlin.co.uk/printFriendly/0,,1-523-2535187-523,00html> on January 7, 2007: 6pp.
2. MacQueen, Ken; and Jason Kirby. 2007. “The Sextuplets: Whose Babies Are They?” Maclean’s (February 19): 34-38.
3. CTV [Canada]. . 2007. “The Verdict with Paula Todd.” Segment on Vampire Murders and Goth Subculture.” (March 28).
4. Seifman, David. 2007. “‘Cruise Control’ Pol: It Helped Me.” New York Post (April 7).
5. Todd, Douglas. 2007. “Do Jehovah’s Witnesses have Free Choice on Blood Transfusions?” Vancouver Sun (April 16).
6. Aftonbladet [Sweden]. 2007. “Storkis för Tom & Katie.” (April 19).
7. Gardner, Dave; John South; and John Blosser. 2007. “Katie & Tom: Marriage Counseling.”National Enquirer (April 30): 34-35.
8. Vontz, Andrew. 2007. “Antichrist Superstar” [about Dr. José Luis De Jesũs Miranda]. Maxim (July): 118-122.
9. Jacobs, Mindelle. 2007. “Religious Rape? A Tip to Bountiful: Save Your Girls From a Life of Polygamy.” Edmonton Sun (August 3): 11.
10. Libin, Kevin. 2007. “Industry of Death Exhibition on Psychiatry Walks a Fine Line.” National Post (August 8).
11. Poon, Ileiren. 2007. “U of A Researcher Talks Scientology on the Emerald Isle.” Express News [University of Alberta] (November 20).
12. CTV Newsnet. 2007. Interview About Scientology. (December 6).
13. CBC Radio. 2007. Interview About Germany’s Move Towards Banning Scientology.” Wildrose Country [Alberta]. (December 11).
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2008
1. Goodyear, Dana. 2008. “Château Scientology.” New Yorker (January 14): 40ff.
2. ABC News. 2008. “‘What Drives Me’: Tom Cruise’s True Mission.” (January 18, 2007 [sic]). Downloaded from: http://abcnews.go.com/print?id=4155022 on January 18, 2008.
3. ABC 20/20 [Television]. 2008 [Interviewed in a news story about Tom Cruise’s video]. (January 18).
4. Thomas, Nicki. 2008. “’Geek War’ Predicted.” [about Scientology]. Edmonton Sun (January 26): 15.
5. Barlow, Eliza. 2008. “Prof Named in Cruise Bio.” [About Tom Cruise and Scientology]. 24 Hours [Edmonton]. (February 15- February 17): 4.
6. CJCA [Edmonton Radio]. 2008. [Radio Interview About Scientology.] February 15.
7. New Vision/All Africa Global Media. 2008. “Haunted By a Dark Past.” Sunday Vision [Kampala, Uganda]. (March 3).
8. Boudjikanian, Raffy. 2008. “MP Denies Knowledge of Endorsed Organization’s Ties to Scientology; Scientology Denies Ties to Anti-Drug Organization.” West Island Chronicle [Montreal, Quebec]. (March 5).
9. Dubreuil, Émile. 2008. “Narconon.” Le Téléjournal [CBC French Television]. (April 3).
10. Livesey, Bruce. 2008. “Scientology’s Defier.” Maisonneuve [Montreal-based magazine]. Issue 27 (Spring): 28-37.
11. Adams, Brooke; Peg McEntee; and Jessica Ravitz. 2008. “Where Religious Liberty Ends.” Salt Lake Tribune (April 13).
12. Crittenden, Stephen. 2008. “Scientology, Hollywood, and the Path to Washington.” Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Radio National, The Religion Report. (April 16).
13. Brouwer, Christine. 2008. “Polygamy Attire Born of Rules.” ABC News (April 17); Downloaded from : http://abcnews.go.com/print?id=4673093 on April 17, 2008.
14. Sundt, Cassandra. 2008. “You Are Here” [Interviewed about Scientology Cosmology]. WERS Radio [Boston]. (April 20).
15. CBC Radio. 2008. Interviewed about Polygamy. “Radio Active [Alberta].” (April 21).
16. Crush, Kevin. 2008. “Canada Should Move on B.C. Polygamist.” Edmonton Sun (April 24): 21.
17. News 95.7. 2008. Interviewed About Polygamy. Afternoon News with Tom Young. [Radio in St. John, Monkton, and Halifax]. (April 25).
18. CBC Alberta [Radio]. 2008. Expert Guest on “Wild Rose Forum” [Discussing Polygamy]. (April 30).
19. News 95.7. 2008. Interviewed About Polygamy. Afternoon News with Tom Young. [Radio in St. John, Monkton, and Halifax]. (June 3).
20. Pearse, TJ. 2008. “The Secrets of Kent.” Work of Arts [University of Alberta Faculty of Arts Magazine]. (Spring): 12-14.
21. 570 CKGL. 2008.(Radio in Kitchener, Ontario). Interviewed about Polygamy. (June 4).
22. Peters, Paul. 2008. “Scientology and the Blackfeet.” Missoula News [Montana]. (May 5).
23. Photographed with Reporter Daphne Bramham at the Association of Canadian Journalists. The Triangle (Lamont County, Alberta). June 6, 2008: 5.
24. Peterkin, Tom. 2008. “TV Psychiatrist Dr. Raj Persaud Admits Copying Work of Other Academics.” Telegraph [United Kingdom]. (June 16).
25. Tozer, James. 2008. “Shamed TV Star Dr. Raj Persaud Blames ‘Carelessness and Deadline Pressure’ for Plagiarism in His Books.” Daily Mail (June 17).
26. Peterkin, Tom. 2008. “Dr. Raj Persaud: General Medical Council Says Fitness to Practice Impaired.” Telegraph [United Kingdom]. (June 20).
27. Ortega, Tony. 2008. “Scientology’s Crushing Defeat. A Previously Unpublished Saga of an $8 Million Check.” Village Voice (June 24).
28. July 31, 2008. Appearance on CNN’s Larry King Live Show about The Children of God/The Family.
29. Rastogi, Nina Shen. 2008. “The Afterlife for Scientologists.” Slate (August 11).
30. Saligram, Naina. 2008. “On the Bridge to Total Freedom.” Yale Daily News Magazine [New Haven, Connecticut].Vol. XXXVI Issue 1 (Otober): 20-26.
31. Brown, Michael. 2008. “A 100 Years of Demystifying the Mystified.” Folio [University of Alberta]. (October 31): 11.
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2009
1. Marikar, Sheila; Dan Childs; and Radha Chitale. 2009. “Scientology Funeral, Family Auditing Likely for Travoltas.” ABC News [online]. (January 5)’ Downloaded from: http://abcnews.go.com/print?id=6576215 on January 5, 2009: 3pp.
2. E! Online. 2009. “What’s a Scientology Funeral Like?” (January 5); downloaded from: <http://ca.eonline.com/uberblog/print/index/jsp?contentId=77465&edition=ca>
on January 5, 2009.
3. January 5, 2009. Appearance on CNN’s Larry King Live Show about the Death of Jett Travolta and Scientology Funerals.
4. CBS Television [USA]. 2009. Appearance on CBS Morning News about the Death of Jett Travolta and Scientology Funerals (January 6).
5. Serjeant, Jill. 2009. “Jett Travolta has Immortal Spirit, Scientology Says.” Reuters (January 6).
6. CBC Radio. 2009. Interviewed on the Morning Show about Polygamy. Kelona, British Columbia. (January 8).
7. News 95.7. 2009. Interviewed About Polygamy. Afternoon News with Tom Young. [Radio in St. John, Monkton, and Halifax]. (January 8).
8. Kent, Fletcher [Interviewer]. 2009. Interviewed about Polygamy. Global Television’s evening and night shows (January 8).
9. CBC AM. 2000. Guest on the Province-wide Call-in Show, “Wild Rose Forum,” Concerning the Polygamy Arrests in British Columbia. (January 8).
10. Andersson, Eric. 2009. “Travolta Family Tragedy—The Scientology Factor.” US Weekly (January 19): 51.
11. Lavoie, Jean Pascal. 2009. “Église de scientology dans Saint-Roch: un investissement majeur . . . et intrigant.” Le Soleil (February 4); in English as “Church of Scientology in Saint-Roch: A Major Investment . . . and Intriguing.”
12. History Channel. 2009. “Cattle Killers.” Monsterquest. (February 11).
13. Hanon, Andrew. 2009. “One Sociologist Warns a Tanking Economy May Drive Angry, Disaffected People Towards Joining Hate Groups.” Edmonton Sun (March 19).
14. News 95.7. 2009. Interviewed About Polygamy. Afternoon News with Tom Young. [Radio in St. John, Monkton, and Halifax]. (March 23).
15. Schell, Desiree. 2009. Guest Interview about the “Science of Cults” on Skeptically Speaking (CJSR—University of Alberta Campus Radio) (March 27).
16. News 95.7. 2009. Interviewed About Polygamy. Maritime Morning with Andrew Krystal. [Radio in St. John, Monkton, and Halifax]. (March 31).
17. 570 News—All News Radio. 2009.[Radio in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario]. Interviewed About Polygamy. (March 31).
18. Marikar, Sheila. 2009. “Mel Gibson: Philandering Fundamentalist?” ABCNews.com (April 16); Downloaded from: http://abcnews.go.com/print?id=7346649 on April 21, 2009.
19. Calvert, Lynda. 2009. Interviewed about Provincial Bill 44—Changes to the Alberta Human Rights Act. CBC Television—The National. (May 5).
20. Downie, Heather. 2009. “What Goes on Inside Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith’s School?” ABCNews.com (September 11).
21. CBC Radio. 2009. Interviewed on the Morning Show about Polygamy. Kelona, British Columbia. (September 24).
22. News 95.7. 2009. Interviewed About Polygamy. Afternoon News with Tom Young. [Radio in St. John, Monkton, and Halifax]. (September 25).
23. AM 770 CHQR Radio. 2009. Interviewed About the Implications for the Catholic Church After Father Raymond Lahey’s Arrest on Possession and Importation of Child Pornography. [Calgary, Alberta]. (October 8).
24. Rebala, Monika. 2009. “The Untouchables [about Scientology].” Newsweek [Poland], (October 29).
25. CORUS Radio Network. 2009. Interviewed by Charles Adler about Scientology.” (November 4).
26. Jacobs, Mindelle. 2009. “No ‘Honour’ in Dad’s Act: Father’s vow to Kill daughter for Nixing Arranged marriage Results in Jail Term.” Edmonton Sun (November 13): 15.
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2010
1. Tobin, Thomas C.; and Joe Childs. 2010. “Judge Dismisses Two Lawsuits Aimed at Scientology.” St. Petersburg Times (August 5).
2. Anonymous. 2010. “Cult Story.” The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (September-October).
3. Kovac, Adam. 2010. “Money, for Nothing.” The Link [Concordia University, Montreal]. 31 Issue 09 (October 5).
4. Petrovich, Curt. 2010. [About the British Columbia Polygamy Reference Trial Beginning.)” CBC TV Vancouver (November 22).
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2011
1. Ebner, Mark; and Walter Armstrong. 2011. “Why Scientology Rehabs Are a Dangerous Scam.” The Fix (March 27); Available On-line.
2. Pappas, Stephanie. 2011. “When Doomsday Isn’t, Believers Struggle to Cope.” LiveScience.com (May 21).
3. Ortega, Tony. 2011. “The Top 25 People Crippling Scientology, No. 24: David Touretzky.” The Village Voice Blog (August 9).
4. CBC Radio, 2011. Interviewed about the likelihood of polygamous women being charged. CBC Radio, “Daybreak South.”Kelowna, British Columbia (August 10).
5. Kelly, Michael. 2012. “Fall of a ‘Prophet’: Warren Jeffs and his Controversial Polygamous Sect.” San Angelo Standard-Times [Texas] (August 20).
6. Pratt, Sheila. 2011. “Journey from Bountiful to Sundry” [about Fundamentalist Latter-day Saints]. Edmonton Journal (September 25): B1, B2.
7. Pappas, Stephanie. 2011. “Why the World will End (Again) on Friday.” LiveScience.com (October 19).
8. Pappas, Stephanie. 2011. “Oct. 21 Doomsday’ So Far Pretty Quiet.” LiveScience.com (October 21).
9. Pappas, Stephanie. 2011. “Doomsday Predictor Wrong Again, World Still Doing Just Fine.” LiveScience.com (October 24).
10. Pappas, Stephanie. 2011. “Why Moammar Gadhafi Was So Strange.” LiveScience.com (October 21).
11. Alberta Primetime. 2011. Panelist Discussing “Jesus Ween” [i.e., the plan by some fundamentalist Christians to distribute bibles along with Halloween candy]. CTV Two [Educational]. Edmonton, Alberta (October 31).
12. Romell, Rick. 2011. “Followers Put Their Faith in His Hands” [about Rama Behara]. Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee, Wisconsin]. (November 5).
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2012
1. Lewis, Paul 2012. “No Freewinds for SVG” Letter in News Newspaper [St. Vincent and Grenada]. (January 20).
2. CBC Daybreak Kelona. 2012. Interviewed about Polygamist Winston Blackmore’s Tax Troubles. (January 26).
3. Griwkowsky, Catherine. 2012a. “Edmonton Survivalist Ready for the ‘Great Reset.’” Edmonton Sun (June 9).
4. Griwkowsky Catherine. 2012b. “Easy to Lose Faith in Society.” Edmonton Sun (June 10): 29.
5. Goldman, Russell. 2012. “Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Split Spotlights Scientology Divorce Rituals.” ABC Good Morning America (June 29).
6. Leasca, Stacey. 2012. “Update: Scientology to Blame in Tom Cruise & Katie Homes Divorce.” Global Post (June 29); Viewed at http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/hollyworld/tom-cruise-and-katie-holmes-announce-divorce> on July 8, 2012.
7. Daily Mail Reporter.2012. “Rupert Murdock Brands Scientologists ‘Creepy and Evil’ as He Warns Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise’s Divorce Will ‘Develop.’” Mail Online (July 1).
8. Times of India. 2012. “Tom, Kat’s Divorce Won’t Be Recognized by the Church of Scientology.” (July 1).
9. Boyle, Louise. 2012. “Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ Divorce Won’t be Recognized by the Church of Scientology.” Mail Online [U.K.]. (July 2).
10. Judkis, Maura. 2012. “Tom Cruise Kati Homes Divorce Fuels Speculation About Scientology.” Washington Post (July 2).
11. Gormley, John. 2012. “John Gormley Live—Dr. Stephen Kent, Professor of Sociology, University of Alberta—In Light of the Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Divorce, it’s Time for a Little Scientology 101.” CJME News Talk Radio 980 [Saskatchewan]. (July 3).
12. Sun News Network. 2012. Television Interview via Skype Concerning the Cruise/Holmes Split.” (July 3).
13. Deluca, Matthew. 2012. “Tom & Katie’s Scientology Split.” The Daily Beast (July 4).
14. Sun News Television [Montreal]. 2012. Interviewed on Byline about Scientology. (July 5).
15. Findlay, Stephanie. 2012. “Alberta Woman on Cult Warpath.” Toronto Star (July 6).
16. Us Weekly. 2012 “Scientology 101.” (July 25): 55.
17. Marikar, Sheila. 2012. “How did Scientology Influence ‘The Master’”? ABC News September 12); Downloaded from: http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/scientology-influence-master/story?id=17203467 on September 13, 2012.
18. Pappas, Stephanie. 2012. “Mayan Apocalypse is Unlike other Doomsdays.” LiveScience (December 18).
19. Pappas, Stephanie. 2012. “After Mayan Apocalypse Failure, Believers May Suffer.” LiveSicence (December 21).
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2013
1. Asplid, Asa. 2013. “‘Det låg scientology-material bland barnböckerna’” [Scientologists Revealed by Hidden Camera”]. Expressen [Sweden] (February 26).
2. Three Appearances on the Biography Channel’s “Escaping Evil: My Life In a Cult.” (Broadcast on March 10, 17, and 24.)
3. Interviewed for an appearance on National Geographic’s “Taboo: Devils and Demons.” (Broadcast date to be announced.)
4, Bummit, Chris. 2013. “Vietnamese Hopeful of Unproven Scientology ‘Detox.’” Associated Press (April 4).
5. Dien, An. 2013. “Scientology in Vietnam: Open Welcome or Backdoor Entry?” Thanh Nien Daily (April 11).
6. Economist. 2013. “Canadian Freemen: Freeloaders on the Land.” (October 12).
7. Persaud, Raj. 2013. “Is Scientology a Religion?” Huffington Post (December 12).
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2014
1. Graham, Ruth. 2014. “For a Religion That Some Experts Estimate Includes only 30,000 Members Worldwide, Scientology Attracts an Extraordinary Amount of Media Attention.” JSTOR Daily (November 9).
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2015
1. Lewsen, Simon, 2015. “Unmasked: An Anthropologist Hacks Her Way into Anonymous.” The Walrus (January/February): 65-69.
2. Brean, Joseph. 2015. “Rise of the Health Truthers: Medical Skeptics and Conspiracists in Search of Certainty in a Confusing World.” National Post (February 7).
3. Brean, Josep. 2015. “The Problem With Health Trutherism.” Edmonton Journal (February 7): A17.
4. Leon, Harmon. 2015. “The Canadian Man Who Commands a Cult with His Gaze.” Vice.com; http://vice.com/read/inside-a-canadian-staring-cult-224 .
5. Siegel, Joseph. 2015. “Why Scientology’s Cone of Silence Shattered.” Daily Beast (March 25).
6. The Walrus. “Scientology Attacks!” (April 2015): 19-21.
7. Gentry, Carol. 2015. “Museum Calls Psychiatry ‘Industry of Death.’” Health News Florida (October 1).
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2016
1. Donovan, Mia. 2016. Interviewed in the dvd, “Deprogrammed.” (June 16).
2. McKinnon, Donna. 2016. “Archive Draws Researchers From Around the World.” University of Alberta, Faculty of Arts (March 10). (https://www.ualberta.ca/arts/faculty-news/2016/march/archive-draws-researchers-from-around-the-world.html).
3. Breakenridge, Rob. 2016. Radio Interview on the Freemen on the Land. Newstalk 770 (Calgary). (September 21).
4. Keller, Rod. 2016. “Why Would an Academic Speak Up for Scientology? Dr. Stephen Kent has an Answer.” Underground Bunker (December 26); http://tonyortega.org/2016/12/26/why-would-an-academic-speak-up-for-scientology-dr-steven-kent-has-an-answer/.
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2017
1. Zilinski, Jon. 2017. “Edmonton Fitness Industry’s Cult of Worship.” Gateway [University of Alberta]. (April 10).
2. Carlisle, Nate. 2017. “Canada Will Try to Convict Polygamist with 27 Wives—Some of Them from Utah.” Salt Lake Tribune (April 17).
3. Remini, 2017. Leah. Appeared as a Guest on Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. A&E (May 29).
4. CBC Radio (Cranbrook, B.C.). Interviewed about the B.C. Polygamy Conviction. (July 25).
5. Dhillon, Sunny. 2017. “B.C. Man Found Guilty of Polygamy Believed Having Multiple Wives Was Legal, Lawyer Says.” Globe and Mail (July 26): A2.
6. Molina, Kimberley. 2017. “Statue of Controversial Spiritual Leader Pops Up at Busy Ottawa Street Corner.” CBC News [Ottawa]. August 1).
7. LA West Media. 2017. “Ex-Scientologist Wins Ruling Over Documents in Her Lawsuit Against Church of Scientology.” (November 15); https://lawetmedia.com/lawest/judge-scientology-lawsuit/ on December 1, 2017.
8. Pruden, Jana. 2017. “Are a Spiritual Leader’s Sexual Relationships a Calling or a Dangerous Abuse of Power?” Globe and Mail (November 25): downloaded:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/alberta/staring-back-john-de-ruiter-alberta-spiritual-leader/article37071277/ on November 25, 2017; Print version entitled, “Staring Back.” Globe and Mail (November 25): F1, F3-F5.
9. Gallagher, Conor. 2017. “How Scientology is Trying to Insert Itself into Irish Schools.” Irish Times (December 16); https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/how-scientology-is-trying-to-insert-itself-into-irish-schools-1.3327646?mode=amp .
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2018
1. McMaster, Geoff. 2018. “Once Thriving Church of Scientology Faces Extinction, Says Cult Tracker.” Folio [University of Alberta] (January 11); https://www.folio.ca/once-thriving-church-of-scientology-faces-extinction-says-cult-tracker/.
2. Clark, Portia. 2018. Interview about Scientology on Radio Active (CBC Radio One, Edmonton), (January 12).
3. McManus, Tracey. 2018. “Clearwater Stars as Scientology Launches it TV Network: ‘There’s a Lot of Talk About Us, and We Get It.’” Tampa Bay Times (March 17).
4. Johnson, Doug. 2018. “Scientology Exhibit at City Hall Draws Criticism.” VUEWeekly (April 5-April 11): 3.
5. Swirko, Cindy. 2018. “Young’s Grip on House of Prayer Followers Unyielding.” Ocala Star Banner [Florida]. May 13; Updated May 15.
6. Vargas, Elizabeth (Interviewer). 2018. “Children of God.” Arts and Entertainment (A&E). (June 5).
7. Dupuy, Tina. 2018. Hour-long Interview on “The Resistance.” Sirius XM Radio. (June 15).
8. Vargas, Elizabeth (Interviewer). 2018. “World Peace and Unification Sanctuary.” Arts and Entertainment (A&E). (June 19).
9. Vargas, Elizabeth (Interviewer). 2018. “Twelve Tribes.” Arts and Entertainment (A&E). (June 26).
10. Kane, Laura. 2018. “B.C. Polygamy Sentence Will Be a ‘Wake-Up Call,’ Some Experts Say, But Others Disagree.” Toronto Star (June 28).
11. Keller, Rod. 2018. “Former Scientologists, Academics, and Falun Gong get together for a Philly Blowout.” The Underground Bunker.” (July 10); https://tonyortega.org/2018/07/10/former-scientologists-academics-and-falun-gong-get-together-for-a-philly-blowout/ .
12. Berman, Sarah. 2018. “Courts are Rarely Kind to ‘Brainwashed’ Victims.” Vice (July 9); https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/kzyqwz/courts-are-rarely-kind-to-brainwashed-victims.
13. McManus, Tracey. 2018. “Leader of Clearwater’s Strong Mayor Initiative Goes to Work for Prominent Scientologist.” Tampa Times (October 19): http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/Leader-of-Clearwater-s-strong-mayor-initiative-goes-to-work-for-prominent-Scientologist_172737644.
14. Senger, Emily. 2018. “Four Sure Ways To Know It’s a Harmful Cult.” New Trail [University of Alberta Alumni Magazine]. (Winter): 54.
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2019
1. Stern, Marlow. 2019. “Inside Scientology’s Elaborate Plot to Convert Criminals.” Daily Beast (January 19); https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-scientologys-elaborate-plot-to-convert-criminals-a-dc-lobbyist-trump-and-criminon .
2. Shea, Courtney. 2019. “How Cults Target Women.” Chatelaine (February 8); https://www.chatelaine.com/living/nxivm/ .
3. News 12 Now. 2019. “Passengers to Remain Quarantined on Cruise Ship Until Being Cleared by Officials.” [New Jersey]. (May 4); newjersey.news12.com/story/40417818/passengers-to-remain-quarantined-on-cruise-ship-until-being-cleared-by-officials.
4. Goldberg, Jacky. 2019. “Un Charlatan a Hollywood?” Elle [French magazine]. (May 10): 105-106.
5. Bernstein, Rachel. 2019. “Cult Techniques Spilling into Politics.” IndoctriNATION Podcast (September 23).
6. Bernstein, Rachel. 2019. “Agitation & Acceleration.” IndoctriNATION Podcast (September 30).
7. Shenoy, Seline. 2019. “Cult Culture in America: How Cults Continue to Con & Control.” (October 18); https://uscstoryspace.com/2019-2020/sushmash/Fall_Midterm/ .
8. Ortega, Tony. 2019. “Nan McLean, 1923-2019: One of the Bravest Women Who Ever Exposed Scientology’s Abuses” (November 19); https://tonyortega.org/2019/11/19nan-mclean-1923-2019-one-of-the-bravest-women-who-ever-exposed-scientologys-abuses/
9. Bergstedt, Therese; Sigge Dabrowski; Johan Wicklén; and Lotta Sima. 2019. “Kommuner ger miljoner i skattepengar till scientologirörelsens behandlingshem.” SVT Nyheter [Sweden]. November 19; https://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/kommuner-ger-miljoner-i-skattepengar-till-scientologirorelsens-behandlingshem
10. Lindholm, Amanda; Mikael Delin; Hugo Ewald; and Thomas Karlsson. 2019. “Professor: Skolans Teknik är en fasad för scientologin [Professor: The School’s Technology is a Facade of Scientology”]. Dagens Nyheter [Sweden] (November 26; Updated November 27).
11. Adler, Eric. 2019.”Kansas City’s Church of Scientology Opens a Winter Wonderland” Is This Some Ploy?” Kansas City Star (December 17); https://kansascity.com/news/local/article238320828.html
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2020
1. History Channel, 2020. “Deadly Cults,” The UnXplained.” Session 2 Episode 4 (March 21).
2. Pouliot, Gaétan. 2020. Le Église de scientologie profite de la crise pour faire sa publicité, selon une ex-membre.”Radio Canada (19 avril);
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1694939/eglise-scientologie-crise-publicite-ministres-volontaires;
[English translation as: “Church of Scientology Takes Advantage of Crisis to Advertise, Says Ex-member.” https://translate.google.com/translate?rlz=1C1GCEB_enCA870CA870&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=fr&client=tw-ob&sl=fr&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fici.radio-canada.ca%2Fnouvelle%2F1694939%2Feglise-scientologie-crise-publicite-ministres-volontaires.
3. Ortega, Tony. 2020. “Apologist Journal Smacked Down by Best Ever Scientology Prof—and with Bunker Assist.” The Underground Bunker (May 1); https://tonyortega.org/2020/05/01/apologist-journal-smacked-down-by-best-ever-scientology-prof-with-bunker-assist/ .
4. McMaster, Geoff. 2020. “Researchers Reveal Patterns of Sexual Abuse in Religious Settings.” Folio [University of Alberta newspaper]. (August 5); https://www.folio.ca/researchers-reveal-patterns-of-sexual-abuse-in-religious-settings/ .
5. Ortega, Tony. 2020. “Top Ten People Enabling Scientology, No. 23: The Apologist Academics.” The Underground Bunker (August 13); https://tonyortega.org/2020/08/13/the-top-25-people-enabling-scientology-no-23-the-apologist-academics/.
6. “The Bridge to Total Freedom.” Slutna Sӓllskap Podcast [in Swedish]. October 13); https://podme.com/se/slutna-sallskap/387920.
7. Mazur, Alexandra. 2020. “Former Members Accuse Kingston, Ont., Church of ‘Brainwashing’ Through Threats of ‘Curses.’” Global News (December 15).
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2021
1. Robinson, Carly. 2021. “Pandemic Conspiracy in Fringe Church Groups Mot Surprising: Sociologist.” CityNews (February 1); https://edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2021/02/01/pandemic-conspiracy-in-fringe-church-groups-not-surprising-sociologist/
2. Johnson, Lisa. 2021“Edmonton-area Church Continues to Defy Public Health Orders, Questioning COVID-19 Restrictions. Edmonton Journal (February 7); https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/gracelife-church-edmontons-refusal-to-abide-by-covid19-restrictions
3. Behrens, Cole. 2021. “Dove Outreach Church Minister, Congregation member, deny ‘cult’ accusations in Bellar case.” Athens Messenger [Athens, Ohio] (May 24); https://www.athensmessenger.com/news/dove-outreach-church-minister-congregation-member-deny-cult-accusations-in-bellar-case/article_40b8398a-67dc-511e-ad9e-a61c19a8c96f.html
4. P., John. 2021. “What Lessons from the Nxivm Prosecution Should Scientology Watchers Take?” The Underground Bunker (June 15); https://tonyortega.org/2021/06/15/what-lessons-from-the-nxivm-prosecution-should-scientology-watchers-take/
5. Grabish, Austin. 2021. “Church Fighting Pandemic Restrictions is Cult-Like, Former Worshippers, Experts Allege.” CBC News Manitoba (June 17); https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/church-of-god-restoration-manitoba-1.6066688
6. Serran, Paul. 2021.”International Journal of Coercion, Abuse, and Manipulation Compares NXIVM and Scientology.” The Frank Report (June 21); https://frankreport.com/2021/06/21/international-journal-of-coercion-abuse-and-manipulation-compares-nxivm-and-scientology/
7. CBC Radio Active 2021. Interview About the Word of Life Tabernacle in Sherwood Park, Alberta and Former Members Bianna and Peter Phipps. June 24).
8. Cummings, Madeleine. 2021. “This Alberta Woman Spent 26 Years in a Religious Community. She Now Considers It a Cult.” CBC News [Edmonton] (June 27); https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/sherwood-park-woman-word-of-life-tabernacle-1.6080424
9. Berman, Sarah. 2021. “Facing Prison, Allison Mack Is Very Sorry Her Devotion to NXIVM Hurt People.” Vice News (June 29); https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3dn4g/facing-prison-allison-mack-is-very-sorry-her-devotion-to-nxivm-hurt-people
10. Paquin, Bruno Cournoyer. 20211. “Les ‘citoyens souverains’, la magie, le complotisme et la COVID-19” [“’Sovereign Citizens’, Magic, Conspiracy and COVID-19”]. Francopresse (July 15); https://www.francopresse.ca/actualites/societe/les-citoyens-souverains-la-magie-le-complotisme-et-la-covid-19-076674318c33b9185d56dc311d57adc5?sourceOrganizationKey=francopresse
11. Ortega, Tony. 2021. “Gerry Armstrong Hits Back at Apologist Journal for Questioning Hubbard ‘Pinks and Greys’ Letter.” The Underground Bunker (August 26). (https://tonyortega.org/2021/08/26/gerry-armstrong-hits-back-at-apologist-journal-for-questioning-hubbard-pinks-and-greys-letter/).
12. Shelton, Chris. 2021. “Academics Who Ignore Defectors as ‘Apostates’ Will Never See Scientology for What It Is.” The Underground Bunker (October 2); https://tonyortega.org/2021/10/02/academics-who-ignore-defectors-as-apostates-will-never-see-scientology-for what-it-is/
13. Denizet-Lewis, Benoit. 2021. “The Lives They Lived: Rennie Davis B. 1940.” New York Times Magazine (December 26): 18-19; Downloaded from https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/12/22/magazine/rennie-davis-death.html on January 7, 2022.
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2022
1. Bradbury, Shelly. 2022. “Colorado Wildfire Investigation Spotlights Twelve Tribes Religious Sect.” Denver Post (January 7); downloaded from: https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/01/07/twelve-tribes-marshall-fire-investigation/ on January 7, 2022.
2. CTV Morning Live. 2022. Interview About Cults and the Anti-vaxxers. (January 31).
3. Healy, Catherine. 2022. “The Megachurch and the Rehab Centre: What Lies Beneath?” Business Post [Ireland]. (February 13): 3pp.
4. Achacz, Adam. 2022. “‘Police Should Have Been There’: Edmonton Woman Says She Was Verbally Assaulted by Protesters During the Freedom Convoy.” CTV News (February 18).
5. CTV News. 2022. “Why Are So Many Albertans Involved in the Freedom Convoy Movement?” (February 24).
6. Hewitt, Shane. 2022.. “What Makes a Cult a Cult? [Interview with Stephen A. Kent]” The Shift [Global News Radio] June 12); https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox?compose=DXDwSWwwtDBbxsPHgmZpLgQSdTgMzhtgNXnkqlSTwkVjtSBpSwQtbFSlGdtrlCzNsldFtffrGNprPbJHqdPVfWvkRHdwzXMPZDJknrrbbNXfHWQQknRhXWpg
7. Massa, Ginella.2022. “Sexual Abuse and Its Cover-up.” CBC Newsworld August 16).
8. Dugan, Kevin T. 2022. “How Scientology Exploits Foreign Workers: The Church Has Used an Obscure Visa to Bring In Thousands of Laborers—and Benefit From Their Toil.” The New Yorker (September 8).
9. Harris, Michael. 2022. “Why Is Stephen Harper So Tight with the ‘Moonie’ Church?” The Tyee.ca (October 3); (https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2022/10/03/Why-Stephen-Harper-Tight-Moonie-Church/).
10. Rozsa, Matthew. 2022. “When Does a Political Movement Become a Cult?” Salon (October 18); (https://www.salon.com/2022/10/18/when-does-a-political-movement-become-a-cult/).
11. Reed, Sarah. 2022. “Halloween.” Global TV News (October 30).
12. Goldberg, Noah; and Alexandra E. Petri. 2022. “Church of Scientology is on Opposite Ends of Two Celebrity Rape Cases in LA, New York.” Los Angeles Times (November 15).
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2023
1. Pruden, Jana G. 2023. “Alberta Spiritual Leader John de Ruiter Charged with Four Counts of Sexual Assault.” Globe and Mail (January 23). Downloaded January 23, 2023) (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-alberta-spiritual-leader-john-de-ruiter-charged-with-four-counts-of/).
2. Parsons, Paige. 2023. “Edmonton Spiritual Leader Charged with 4 Counts of Sexual Assault.” CBC News January 23; Downloaded January 23, 2023 (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-spiritual-leader-charged-with-4-counts-of-sexual-assault-1.6723600 ).
3. Nelson, Tara. 2023. “Sex Trafficking Investigation [about Nathan Horse Chaser]. February 1. (https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/alberta-police-believe-dances-with-wolves-star-may-have-abused-local-victims-1.6255419).
4. DeLaguna, Lauren. 2023. Interviewed on the Lauren DeLaguna Show. (March 6). (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtHdN4W7tNBhKmsl2pdkXnFhS9J_loE6P).
5. Pruden, Jana G. 2023. “The Outsiders” [about John de Ruiter and his followers moving to the Fort Assiniboine area]. Globe and Mail (March 18): A1, A12-A13.
6. Bird, Chelsea, 2023. [Interview about John DeRuiter]. 630 CHED March 20). (https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU3017498377.mp3?updated=1679351703).
7. Holtzman, Caitlin. 2023. “Ithaca College Community Questions Yellow Deli and Twelve Tribes Presence.” The Itacan (May 3).
8. Bureau, Brigette, and Sylvie Robillard. 2023. “Les Amis Canadiens de la Secte Moon.” Radio-Canada.ca (May 18). (https://ici.radio-canada.ca/recit-numerique/5754/secte-moon-canada-harper-sun-myung-eglise-unification).
9. ABC 20/20. 2023. “Baby Holly [on a murder related to the Christ Family].” (November 3).
10. Canadaland. 2023. “The Cult Wars.” November 8, 2023. https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/cults-4-the-cult-wars/.
11. Rinaldi, Luc. 2023. “The False Prophet of Edmonton [on John de Ruiter].”
Maclean’s (December): 42-50.
MEDIA ASSISTANCE IN 2024
1. Arshad, Minnah, and Jeanine Santucci. 2024. “Social Media Key in Missing Persons Case” [about Rashad Jamal and missing members from his University of Cosmic Intelligence/Carbon Nation cult]. USA Today (January 22). https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA780094363&sid=sitemap&v=2.1&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w&userGroupName=anon%7E5da1b2bc&aty=open-web-entry.
2. Larsen, Karin 2024. “Abuse Charges Tied to a Church with No Name.” CBC Vancouver TV News March 8). https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sex-abuse-charges-church-with-no-name-1.7121218.
3. Steinberg, Neil. 2024. “Give Scientology a Break!” Chicago Sun-Times (March 10). https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/03/10/scientology-chicago-south-loop-new-building-religion.
4. Polito, Rick. 2024. “Cult or Con? Experts Day Developments Surrounding Dr. Mercola and His Supplements Brand Match Elements of Both.” Natural Products Insider (May 2). Accessed May 2, 2024. https://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/branding-marketing/cult-or-con-experts-say-dr-mercola-and-his-supplements-brand-resembles-both.
5.MacDonald, Darren, 2024. “Radical Anti-government Rhetoric Appears in Northern Ont. Court Case.” CTV News Northern Ontario.” May 10, 2024.
6. Carla Barraez, Carla. 2024. “All the Prophets in all the World.” (June 27). Tropic of Cancer Films. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZfiOMKrqiU.
7. Hagen, Christopher. 2024. “Whistleblowers Allege Church with ND Ties is Replacing Religion with Riches.” Inforum (August 9). Accessed August 24, 2024. https://www.inforum.com/news/the-vault/whistleblowers-allege-church-with-nd-ties-is-replacing-religion-with-riches.
8. Hagen, Christopher. 2024. “In Tiny Neche, North Dakota, A ‘Cult’ Rules.” (August 10). Accessed August 24, 2024. https://www.inforum.com/news/the-vault/in-tiny-neche-north-dakota-a-cult-rules.
9. Hagen, Christopher. 2024. “In Brethren ‘Cult,’ Claims of Fear, Control, and Excommunication.” (August 11). Accessed August 24, 2024. https://www.inforum.com/news/the-vault/in-brethren-cult-claims-of-fear-control-and-excommunication.
10. Hagen, Christopher. 2024. “Church with Ties to Tiny ND Town Dogged by Reports of Abuse.” (August 12). Accessed August 24, 2024. https://www.inforum.com/news/the-vault/church-with-ties-to-tiny-nd-town-dogged-by-reports-of-abuse.
11. Hagen, Christopher. 2024. “Booze, Lax Standards, ‘Prayers for Death’: Neche Church’s Schools and Culture Raise Concerns.” Accessed August 24, 2024. https://www.inforum.com/news/the-vault/booze-lax-standards-prayers-for-death-neche-churchs-schools-and-culture-raise-concerns.
12. Craig, Sean. 2024. “New Linkin Park Singer’s Secret Life as ‘Harcore’ Scientologist Revealed.” The Daily Beast(November 15). Accessed November 15, 2024. https://www.thedailybeast.com/emily-armstrong-new-linkin-park-singers-secret-years-at-the-heart-of-the-church-of-scientology-revealed/.
13. Grube, Nick. 2024. “Senators Urged to Examine Gabbard’s ‘Deep and Intense’ Ties to Hawai’I Sect.” Honolulu Civil Beat (December 10). Accessed December 10, 2024. https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/senators-urged-to-examine-gabbards-deep-and-intense-ties-to-hawaii-sect/.
Stephen A. Kent 