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These Minnesota Parents Were Censored at a Public Meeting for Saying School Employees' Job Titles

By Matthew Harwood · Oct 6, 2026, 12:29 PM CDT

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A local school board in Minnesota has taken censorship to absurd heights. During the public comment period at Foley Public School Board meetings, concerned citizens are forbidden from saying not only the names of school staff and officials but even their titles. These revelations come from Blake and Katy DeMarais, concerned parents of a disabled and nonverbal special education student in the distr

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UNHOLY / UNRIGHTEOUS
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Loaded LanguageThe phrase frames the board’s actions as extreme and unreasonable, signaling a negative evaluation.

Appeal to AuthorityThe article relies on the parents' video as evidence without independent verification.

FramingThe claim is presented as a factual conclusion, shaping reader perception of illegality without presenting counter‑arguments or legal analysis.

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Missing context

The article does not provide the board’s official rationale or written rules governing public comment, nor does it include any response from board members or the district regarding the alleged censorship. It also lacks information about whether any formal complaints or legal actions have been filed.

Important context

The piece is published by Reason Magazine, a publication known for libertarian commentary, which may influence the framing of the issue as a First Amendment violation.

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The article blends reporting of events (e.g., interruptions during meetings) with opinionated language, such as describing the board’s actions as "absurd heights" and stating "He's right, of course," which reflects the author’s viewpoint rather than neutral reporting.