"Combatting Conspiracy Theories: The Importance of Rejecting School Board Candidates"
Incumbent school board members in Minnesota's suburban school districts are concerned about the spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation during the school board elections. Voters have been misled by advocacy groups and right-wing media outlets, believing in unfounded claims such as social-emotional learning being a plot by the United Nations, mental health surveys being part of a deep state scheme, and free lunches containing pills that turn kids gay. These myths are spread by groups endorsing candidates and amplified on social media, drowning out trusted local news sources. The school board members urge voters to examine candidates, their endorsements, and their social media presence to ensure competence and experience prevail over falsehoods.