The LDS apostle who fought the Black priesthood ban, snuffed out a polygamy scandal and became a liberal champion
Hugh B. Brown challenged future church Presidents Harold B. Lee and Ezra Taft Benson, rose into the First Presidency, only to be removed later.
(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Apostle Hugh B. Brown, right, served in the First Presidency with N. Eldon Tanner, left, and church President David O. McKay.
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.
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.