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