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Facts before opinion
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Fairness and pluralism
DeFacto seeks meaningful competing perspectives on important public questions. We challenge ideas and decisions rather than suppress disagreement.
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Transparency
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Corrections
Accuracy matters more than defending an error. When a significant factual mistake is identified, we correct it clearly and as promptly as practical.
Public interest
Our editorial purpose is to strengthen informed citizenship and public discussion — not simply to maximize attention, outrage or traffic.
Institutional clarity
DeFacto Media and the DeFacto Research Institute are separate institutions with distinct activities and responsibilities. Their work may be strategically aligned, but editorial judgments remain independent.