A survivor-authored archive of systemic rejection patterns. Documenting what they said. Decoding what they meant.
These tools make invisible systems visible — from tracing conflicts of interest to mapping patterns of denial and creating stronger reporting pathways.
Government rejections are often cloaked in generic language, vague justifications, and decision-maker discretion. This ledger preserves these phrases and translates their real-world impact through survivor-led interpretation. It is not a complaints page — it is a tool for ethical documentation, institutional memory, and pattern recognition.
Governed by the McLoughlin Charter.
| ID | Date | Official Phrase Used | Glossary Translation | Decision Source | Region | SSA Notes |
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