
Dan Luzadder | The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American Journalism
Freedom Magazine and CIA Interest in Scientology
The Church of Scientology’s Freedom Magazine was historically influential in developing the Freedom of Information Act and conducting investigative work. The American intelligence community maintained a long-standing interest in the church due to its opposition to the military-industrial complex and defense spending. While a direct link for Lawrence Wright's motivation is difficult to prove, the negative coverage of the church fits a broader pattern of excluding voices that challenge establishment defense narratives.





