(Chris Detrick | Tribune file photo) Sandy Newcomb, of Springville, holds a rainbow flag during a Mass Resignation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints near Temple Square in Salt Lake City Saturday November 14, 2015. Newcomb resigned from the Church in 2007 after being a member for over 30 years. Thousands of people gathered to protest their displeasure with the recent policy changes targeting the children of gay and lesbian couples. The attendees joined together in renouncing their membership with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Benjamin joined The Tribune in the fall of 2014 as an education reporter. He currently covers Utah state government and hosts "Trib Talk," the Tribune's weekly general news podcast. Benjamin is a native Utahn and an alumnus of Utah State University.