The First Amendment recognizes freedom of the press as an inalienable right. Rights require protection, for even in countries as dedicated to liberty as the United States, individual and corporate rights can fall under siege. A flourishing press—a press that fulfills its watchdog role, for example—relies on confidential sources. Although we remain wary of stories that cite so-called anonymous sources, we recognize that journalists can receive tips that lead them to crucial information. Whistleblowers concerned about retaliation need assurances that their identities will not be revealed. The relationship between reporter and source can be abused, but there will be instances in which confidentiality remains key to the development of a major story.