[Laura Hazard Owen at Nieman Journalism Lab]

A good introduction to leaking to a journalist:

"I spoke with eight journalists about how to leak in a safe, smart way. Disclaimer you probably knew was coming: No method of leaking is 100% secure, and the tips here reduce risk but cannot eliminate it completely. “I know it’s appealing to be instrumental in helping a reporter break a story, and god knows reporters love breaking stories,” says Marisa Kabas, an independent reporter and writer of The Handbasket who’s been breaking one scoop after another about DOGE and the Trump administration. “But in almost all cases, your safety and physical and mental health should come first.”"

A lot depends on Signal, although some newsrooms (including my employer) also advertise SecureDrop, which is a very sophisticated tool for large, anonymous leaks.

The complete list is worth your time. If you're a source, consider using these tools. If you're a funder, consider investing in these tools. If you're a newsroom, make sure you know how to use these tools. They've become the currency of privately-sourced stories in the current era.

#Democracy

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