Salt Lake Tribune religion commentary examines how Latter-day Saints became central figures in American anti-communist movements, from the Cold War era through recent political realignments.

The piece argues that anti-communist rhetoric has resurged in contemporary American politics, with Latter-day Saints continuing to play prominent roles in those conversations. The analysis connects historical church positions on communism to current political alignments.

The commentary explores institutional and cultural factors that positioned the church and its members as particularly active in opposing communist ideology across multiple generations.