Thought crime.
Civil lawsuit for wrongful termination...
I certainly hope he does. I have no doubt if he had said the same about a conservative, he would be getting a promotion.
Not sure if a wrongful termination suit would prevail, but a liberal scorned could do significant damage if turned from the dark side.
Others had the same problem, too, because they weren't female, or let alone non-white.
Under the laws, public meetings are open to the public.
The mayor, who didn't like the whistle being blown on the city's illegal actions, called the paper...and they fired the reporter [for exposing law-breaking].
He got a hefty settlement from Gannett with a gag condition.