The “cult” claims about a TikTok-famous set of performers shocked everyone — except L.A.’s dancefluencer community.
How Tom Cruise and Scientology Exploited 9/11—With Help From Trump
The Church of Scientology’s New York Rescue Workers Detoxification Project, led by Tom Cruise and supported by Trump, treated 9/11 first responders with its “Purification Rundown.”
The Oracle’s Daughter
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