I have made a contribution to The Salt Lake Tribune in honor of Pat Bagley. Mr. Bagley speaks truth to power. His cartoons regularly make us stop and think about current events. Mr. Bagley’s cartoons, along with the editorials written by editorial page editor George Pyle, often hold a mirror to parts of our lives we would rather not face. Sometimes they evoke a wince, sometimes laughter, sometimes just a knowing nod, but always cause a reaction. Neither he nor the paper should ever apologize for depicting difficult truths.
A special mention must also go to Andy Larsen’s masterful reporting on COVID-19. His cogent reports deserve an award.
We need these voices now more than ever, when truth has become an endangered species. Through people like these, The Tribune keeps us informed of local events and allows us to know when we need to raise our voices. Keep up the good work.
Nanci Snow Bockelie, Sandy