(Julio Cortez | The Associated Press) In this Jan. 6, 2021, photo, rioters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. A Latter-day Saint blogger cites an international report that identifies the Capitol siege as evidence of a "backsliding" democracy in the U.S. and points to a Book of Mormon warning about governments that ignore the vote of the people.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.