Janessa Seymour

Janessa Seymour, an attorney and voting rights advocate, dives into the impact of First Amendment rights for public employees. She discusses the landmark Pickering v. Board of Education case, illuminating how it defines the balance between free speech and workplace efficiency. Janessa emphasizes that public employees, like teachers, generally have strong protections when criticizing policies on platforms like Facebook. The conversation also addresses modern implications surrounding firings and the necessary evidence for workplace disruption amid public backlash.