
MENTAL HEALTH
New “Study” Says Kissing Can Spread Depression—Experts Say “Psychiatry Has Lost Its Mind”
Psychiatry’s newest claim? Kissing can make you very sad. It’s yet more clickbait fearmongering from an industry built on it.
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HUMAN RIGHTS
50 States of Disclosure: A State-by-State Road Trip Celebrating FOIA’s July 4 Anniversary
Nearly six decades on, FOIA remains a cornerstone of democracy—and despite delays, loopholes and denials in state laws, the fight for transparency endures.
DRUGS
Crime Gangs Are Turning Quiet British Homes Into Cannabis Farms
Tempted by high rent offers, landlords unwittingly become hosts to criminal drug operations that put entire communities at risk.
HUMAN RIGHTS
North Carolina Motel Sued for Turning Blind Eye to Sex Trafficking
A new lawsuit claims staff ignored obvious signs of child sex trafficking to keep rooms filled and cash flowing.

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János Dobos & Klára Hídvégi
János Dobos and Klára Hídvégi are fighting the corruption of the psychiatric industry in Hungary. With thousands of people forced into institutions and often subject to horrific abuses, their work is bringing hope and justice to the nation.
SCIENTOLOGY NEWS
SCIENTOLOGISTS
Because None Survive Alone: One Conservationist’s Fight for Earth’s Future
Yvette Taylor and The Earth Organization are educating millions, restoring ecosystems and saving species from extinction through hands-on action and education.
SCIENTOLOGISTS
Scientology Skyrocketed Christoph Roth to the Top of Visual Effects
Christoph always had talent but lacked knowledge about life itself. Now he’s reached the top of his profession by applying the principles of Scientology.
SCIENTOLOGY TV
Scientology 2025 Super Bowl Ad Builds Global Anticipation—“Not a Super Bowl Without It”
The Church of Scientology has premiered a new broadcast message every year during the Super Bowl for more than a decade. It’s a tradition fans say they can’t enjoy the game without.
MEDIA & ETHICS
REPORT UNETHICAL JOURNALISM
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HUMANITARIAN FEATURES
HUMAN RIGHTS
50 States of Disclosure: A State-by-State Road Trip Celebrating FOIA’s July 4 Anniversary
Nearly six decades on, FOIA remains a cornerstone of democracy—and despite delays, loopholes and denials in state laws, the fight for transparency endures.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Church Attendance and Faith Surge in Wake of Pandemic, National Study Finds
A five-year national survey finds Americans reconnecting with faith, boosting church attendance, service and study. Even former “nones” are coming to church.
ARTS & CULTURE
Writers of the Future Wins Gold at 2025 International Book Awards
Celebrating 40 years of spotlighting emerging talent, the acclaimed science fiction and fantasy anthology claims top honors amid thousands of global entries.