‘Mormon Land’: How politics and polarization are shaping Latter-day Saints in the U.S.
Former BYU sociologists discuss a recent Pew survey and its findings on members’ views on political parties, abortion, climate change and more.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Attendees arrive for General Conference in October 2024. A new study examines the religious devotion and political allegiances of Latter-day Saints.
Tamarra Kemsley has been a reporter at The Tribune since 2021 but has been covering religion and politics since 2019. Her work has appeared in Religion News Service, the New York Post, and Religion & Politics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Brigham Young University and a master’s in Islamic studies from Hebrew University.
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.