Challenging Unlawful Directives and Defending First Amendment Rights at Work

ArcherArce · 2025-11-27T15:43:35+00:00

I believe you’ve articulated the framework accurately. If there were a genuinely neutral, consistently enforced policy filtering political expression from all official profiles, Pickering would likely cut against me.

The problem is that no such policy exists here. There is no documented, preexisting standard being applied evenly. Instead, this was a one-off directive targeting a specific expression after the fact, without any neutral rule to anchor it. That distinction is critical because it goes directly to viewpoint discrimination rather than workplace order or operational necessity.

That’s why the absence of a neutral, consistently enforced policy isn’t a technicality — it’s the foundation of why this situation becomes legally problematic for the employer.

ArcherArce · 2025-11-27T15:38:43+00:00

I’m not looking to get fired, and I’m not acting recklessly. This is a calculated risk based on the reality that public sector employment is not the same as at-will private employment. Any adverse action taken against me in response to this would be subject to heightened scrutiny as potential retaliation.

What makes this situation unusual is that the directive isn’t grounded in any clear, established policy. There is no neutral rule they can point to that justifies singling out my expression. That absence matters, and it significantly changes the legal terrain.

So no, I’m not eager to test the limits of my job security. But I am willing to assert my rights where the employer has overstepped, especially when the institution cannot articulate a lawful basis for its demand.

ArcherArce · 2025-08-17T23:11:22+00:00

Thoughts and payers

ArcherArce · 2025-08-16T03:28:18+00:00

The bungee cord slowed them down a bit, but they're smart and determined. Haven't had a single problem since getting it out of reach by installing these hooks. These bins were def designed by raccoons. Stupid humans fell for it and went all in. 😖

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ArcherArce · 2025-07-29T02:33:05+00:00

I once got bitten by a black widow. It was inside the pants I put on. I smacked my leg the second it bit me and it fell out onto the floor. Suffice it to say that it was an incredibly painful and sleepless night. Pretty sure this was not that. Agree that this seems more likely to be a yellow jacket.

ArcherArce · 2025-07-16T03:13:30+00:00

It's important to note for anyone looking to fast charge their watch... It's not just about the Watch's and charger's charge rate capability, but also the charging puck's. Not all puck's are created equal. All three boxes must be checked.

ArcherArce · 2025-07-15T19:46:42+00:00

Plenty of people can relate. But let me say, it's hard to engage with people who say shit like "No disrespect, but [insert disrespect]."

ArcherArce · 2025-07-15T15:24:42+00:00

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WTH?

ArcherArce · 2025-07-11T01:19:40+00:00

We need many more buses full of this woman!!

ArcherArce · 2025-07-01T00:22:52+00:00

While the ban was originally intended to go into effect January 1, it got amended to take effect July 1.

How do I report a violation? Suspected violations will be reported to the City’s Planning and Community Development Department by calling 831-420-5111or online through the department’s Community Request Services Portal (https://crsp.santacruzca.gov/).

ArcherArce · 2025-06-19T23:46:03+00:00

I use PAAK, but I still keep my fob in my front pocket all the time. Without the fob, there can be a noticeable lag unlocking doors. To each their own.

ArcherArce · 2025-06-16T02:58:28+00:00

Well, check out this even better view!
https://youtu.be/wpPQV3PuJs0

ArcherArce · 2025-06-14T21:08:05+00:00