“I felt like my brain was controlled by a computer chip.” “I wasn’t myself.” “I couldn’t think for myself. I really couldn’t think at all.” “I looked in the mirror and felt like I wasn’t there.” “All ...

Federal immigration officers confront protesters outside Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray) Federal immigration agents deployed to ...

A former Scientology employee describes the organization's mind control tactics and how they discourage critical thinking.

In a healthy conversation, people share ideas, listen, and find common ground. In a manipulative one, the goal isn't understanding—it's control. Manipulators use specific phrases and tactics to twist ...

Federal immigration agents deployed to Minneapolis have used aggressive crowd-control tactics that have become a dominant concern in the aftermath of the deadly shooting of a woman in her car last ...

When we talk about manipulation, we often envision a cunning mastermind pulling the strings in dramatic fashion. But, in reality, emotional manipulation usually unfolds in subtle ways—an undermining ...