Sources: We wish it were possible to only cite and refer you to research journals that are peer reviewed but that isn't possible in covering the news. However, we will only curate or link sources with proven journalistic integrity and that have appropriate knowledge and experience in their field. We will make mistakes and when we do we will print retractions. If you note a mistake, please contact us and we will make any appropriate corrections.

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Mission: In an era in which it's increasingly difficult to separate facts from spin, we hope to become a source of trustworthy news, opinion and reporting. We fact-check extensively and base our reports on academic research and studies, rather than the opinions of those that have a vested interest in the outcome of public policy debates. 

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Images of Artworks are showcased in accordance with fair use principles:

• as historically significant artworks

• as used for informational and educational purposes

• as readily available on the internet

• as low resolution copies unsuitable for commercial use
  
  Federal Court opinions have held that photos of publicly displayed artworks do not have copyright protection

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Privacy Policy: illuminate, LLC [Illuminate] may analyze and collect statistics about the activities of visitors to its websites. For example, Illuminate may keep account of the most popular pages, collections, or referring sites. However, Illuminate does not release personally-identifiable information related to its statistics.

 

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Warranties

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This website [Illuminate] will not be liable to you (whether under the law of contract, the law of torts or otherwise) in relation to the contents of, or use of, or otherwise in connection with, this website:

• for any direct loss;

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• for loss of contracts or business relationships,

• for loss of reputation or goodwill, or

• for loss or corruption of information or data.

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You may view, download for caching purposes only, and copy and print pages, files or other content from the website for your own personal use, or as lawful under "fair use" principals.