Regina Rederford and Judith Jennings are government employees in Oakland, California. Judith is a lesbian. Regina is not. Regina is a member of the “Good News Employee Association” - people of faith dedicated to “preserving workplace integrity” by opposing same sex marriage. Regina posted flyers in the office promoting the group. Judith felt intimidated and management took them down. Regina sued for a violation of free speech and lost. Public employers are entitled to restrict speech to preserve workplace efficiency.