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Truth Observatory

A Committee of Correspondence for the Digital Age

"It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority." — Benjamin Franklin

In 1772, the Committees of Correspondence connected patriots across colonies to share intelligence about institutional overreach. Today, we apply that same systematic approach—documenting patterns, comparing evidence, and detecting what isolated incidents cannot reveal.

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Benchmark Questions

The Committee Framework: 24 Benchmark Questions

The Founders understood that isolated incidents can always be dismissed. But when you apply the same questions to every case and the same patterns emerge—you're documenting systems, not accidents.

Detection (D1-D8)

Is something wrong?

  • D1 What changed recently — and who benefits?
  • D2 Did the change reduce local accountability?
  • D3 Is it framed as "normal," "temporary," or "for safety"?
  • D4 Are different regions reporting the same pressure?
  • D5 Are rights violated through procedure, not force?
  • D6 Are key institutions being captured?
  • D7 Is silence enforced through shame/confusion/fear?
  • D8 Are people divided so they cannot compare notes?

Verification (V9-V16)

Is the evidence solid?

  • V9 Is there a primary source, or just claims?
  • V10 Does the source have firsthand knowledge?
  • V11 Is there documentary or physical evidence?
  • V12 Are there multiple independent confirmations?
  • V13 What would disprove this — and has it been tested?
  • V14 Who is the source, and what are their incentives?
  • V15 Has evidence been suppressed or memory-holed?
  • V16 Does the official story have internal contradictions?

Pattern (P17-P24)

What does the bigger picture show?

  • P17 How many similar cases exist?
  • P18 What institutions appear across multiple cases?
  • P19 What is the typical timeline (disclosure → incident)?
  • P20 What topics trigger the most aggressive response?
  • P21 What happens to others who investigate this topic?
  • P22 Is there a recognizable playbook or SOP?
  • P23 What is the statistical probability this is random?
  • P24 What would the Founders recognize in this?