Sarah Green escaped her mother’s cult 22 years ago. She still thinks about those she left behind. (content warning: sexual abuse, physical abuse)
Inside the multi-million dollar orgasm cult endorsed by Hollywood
A story of idealism and desire, of Californian sex communes….and three-hour orgasms Content warnings for sexual assault
SoulCycle, OneTaste, and the cult of wellness (‘They mix social...
As some of the leading lights of the wellness sector face allegations of sexual misconduct, Olivia Petter examines the consequences of cult-like mentalities that have become synonymous with the industry Content warnings: sexual assault mentions.
How SoulCycle lost its soul
The boutique fitness phenomenon sold exclusivity with a smile, until a toxic atmosphere and a push for growth brought the whole thing down.
My Mommies and Me
Searching for the soul of America in Mormon mommy blogger Instagram.
Inside the People of Praise, the Tight-Knit Faith Community of...
Even for a conservative religious community, the People of Praise is notable in how deeply embedded members are in one another’s lives.
Behind the Facebook-fueled rise of The Epoch Times (Trump, QAnon...
Started almost two decades ago with a stated mission to “provide information to Chinese communities to help immigrants assimilate into American society,” The Epoch Times now wields one of the biggest social media followings of any news outlet.
The Stolen Kids of Sarah Lawrence
What happened to the group of bright college students who fell under the sway of a classmate’s father? Content warnings: rape, sexual assault & abuse, suicide
My Childhood in a Cult
On our isolated commune, we kids were taught that the world was about to end. But my world ended when I was told to leave.
Stepping Into the Uncanny, Unsettling World of Shen Yun
Does the ubiquitous dance troupe really present five thousand years of civilization reborn?