NPR emphasizes the importance of transparency in journalism while recognizing situations where sources must remain anonymous for their safety or privacy. As articulated by Meghan Ashford-Grooms, the standards team editor, NPR's policy prioritizes named sources but acknowledges that anonymity may be granted when the information is crucial and the source's safety is at risk. Decisions on granting anonymity are carefully vetted by senior editors to ensure that the public interest is served and that the sources are credible and reliable.
When journalists rely on anonymous sources, they often provide vital information that helps tell stories regarding critical issues that might otherwise go unreported.
NPR’s strong preference is for sources to be 'on the record,' but sometimes anonymity protects individuals from potential job loss or jail.
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