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Utah school board member criticizes ‘socialist-believing’ youth to defend celebration of America’s 250th birthday

“This young generation, if I may argue, actually doesn’t value this,” USBE member Emily Green said of the Declaration of Independence.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) From left, Utah State Board of Education member Jennie Earl, state superintendent Molly Hart, and board member Cole Kelley sing happy birthday for America's 250th birthday during a board meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) From left, Utah State Board of Education member Jennie Earl, state superintendent Molly Hart, and board member Cole Kelley sing happy birthday for America's 250th birthday during a board meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2026.