Logan H. Merrill
Investigative Reporter
ABOUT
Logan graduated from Brandeis University under the writing tutelage of famed playwright William Gibson. After authoring scripts for film and television, Logan shifted his focus to online journalism. He specializes in media and ethics, human rights and psychiatric abuse.
LATEST STORIES
VIOLATIONS
Yashar Ali’s Defamation Case Tossed Out as He Belatedly Discovers the First Amendment Applies to Others, Too
As judgments and debts pile up around Ali, his bigotry and hate have led to a karma snapback, prompting a California court to chuck his frivolous lawsuit.
DRUG PREVENTION
Narconon Mexico Fights a New War of Independence Against the Tyranny of Drug Abuse
A new home in Querétaro, the launch point of Mexico’s 1810 War of Independence, is the path to recovery and a new life for addicts.
DRUGS
Oregon Decriminalized—and Is Now Recriminalizing—Drug Possession. Why Aren’t They Prioritizing Prevention?
On Overdose Awareness Day, the number two state in the country in substance abuse hunted for new answers—but education didn’t seem to be one of them.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Nicole Crellin: Making Human Rights a Canadian Reality by Advocating for Mandatory Education in Schools
In a nation where hate crimes are committed every three hours around the clock, she’s looking for solutions that start with children.
HUMAN RIGHTS
18th International Youth Summit Unites and Transforms Next Generation of Human Rights Warriors
The preeminent human rights conference commenced on Nelson Mandela International Day, historically a call to fight for freedom, promote peace, reconciliation and cultural diversity.
MENTAL HEALTH
“Imagine” a World Without Psychiatry—But With Better Mental Health
The truth about psychiatry is shocking: It’s created an industry of “treatments” that do far more harm than good in addressing “diseases” that don’t exist.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
The Grown-Up in the Room: Dr. Arik Greenberg Brings “Maturity” to a World Fighting With Itself Over Religion
The founder of the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice, Dr. Arik Greenberg is reaching across religious boundaries to teach tolerance in an intolerant world.
CORRUPTION
Conflicts of Interest: The Unholy Axis of Money, the FDA’s Jeffrey Shuren and the Medical Device Industry
Regulator husband and lawyer wife formed an unholy alliance in foisting questionable medical devices on the American people.
RECOGNITION
August Marks Second Anniversary of Holland’s Full Religious Recognition of Scientology
Recognized for its half a century of work in the Netherlands, the Church promotes drug education and morality programs for the good of all.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Migrants May Make America More Religious, According to New Pew Survey
A new Pew survey shows that only 13 percent of all migrants to the US eschew religion, compared to 30 percent of those born and living in America.