To send a neutral political message, LDS apostles should register as independents, says Dem Ben McAdams
Former congressman also singles out “partisan gerrymandering,” casts it as a “moral issue.”
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Former U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams speaks in Salt Lake City in April 2023. The Latter-day Saint Democrat says straight-ticket voting is eroding democracy.
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.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.