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+title: CIVICVS Preamble
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+category: overview
+tags: [framework, preamble]
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+sidebar_label: Preamble
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+# CIVICVS — Preamble
+
+**CIVICVS** derives from the Latin *civis* — *citizen*.  
+In classical inscriptions, Latin had no lowercase letters, and the character **V** carried the sound of both “U” and “V.”  
+
+Thus, the historically authentic rendering is **CIVICVS**, while the domain name `civicus.us` reflects the modern, anglicized form.
+
+This distinction illustrates the practice of a **Civic Analyst**:
+
+- **Start with the record** as it truly is, not as we wish it to be.  
+- Respect **linguistic and historical accuracy**, while also recognizing modern conventions.  
+- Make the **reasoning process transparent**, so every choice can be explained and audited.  
+
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+
+## Purpose
+
+The purpose of CIVICVS is the **defense and restoration of civic knowledge** by establishing a new professional role, complementary to journalism: the **Civic Analyst**.
+
+- Journalism often emphasizes speed, narrative, and credentialism.  
+- The Civic Analyst emphasizes **context, authenticity, and independence**.  
+
+---
+
+## Three Bedrock Commitments
+
+1. **Context over Narrative**  
+   Evidence without context devolves into propaganda.  
+   The Civic Analyst situates every claim with the context required to interpret it fairly.
+
+2. **Authenticity over Credentialism**  
+   Truth is not validated by credentials alone.  
+   The Civic Analyst examines the record itself, regardless of status or institution.
+
+3. **Independence over Alignment**  
+   Independence safeguards against capture.  
+   The Civic Analyst resists partisanship, remaining accountable only to the civic record.
+
+---
+
+*This Preamble sets the foundation: CIVICVS is both a framework for machines and a compass for humans, guiding how we record, interpret, and defend civic knowledge.*