Hiding Behind Anonymity
Sep 8, 2018 · 5 min read
I have a problem, as a journalist and former editor, with unnamed sources.

They raise credibility issues and leave reporters and news organizations vulnerable to motivations that might be at odds with those of the news agency. Unnamed sources can be a useful tool (especially when covering the national security beat), but they must be used sparingly and the justification for their use must be clear and well considered.

