Though we are part of the Specialized Information Publishing industry, we aspire to the standards of the American Society of Newspaper Editors, which state, in part: [su_pw_block_quote]The First Amendment, protecting freedom of expression from abridgment by any law, guarantees to the people through their press a constitutional right, and thereby places on newspaper people a particular responsibility. Thus journalism demands of its practitioners not only industry and knowledge but also the pursuit of a standard of integrity proportionate to the journalist’s singular obligation.[/su_pw_block_quote] And [su_pw_block_quote]The primary purpose of gathering and distributing news and opinion is to serve the general welfare by informing the people and enabling them to make judgments on the issues of the time. Newspapermen and women who abuse the power of their professional role for selfish motives or unworthy purposes are faithless to that public trust. The American press was made free not just to inform or just to serve as a forum for debate but also to bring an independent scrutiny to bear on the forces of power in the society, including the conduct of official power at all levels of government.[/su_pw_block_quote] We extend this philosophy to the conduct of multinational corporations and religious institutions that in effect possess governmental power, levy taxes, set social policy and affect the lives of many people.