I work in the public sector, for county government. I have a co-worker that is often bashing the federal government or any type of authority.

Political discourse often is uncomfortable. But the discomfort is the price of a free society. If your co-worker is making comments that you feel are inane or insane, walk away from her.  This isn't a "hostile work environment that the law will make "nice.". The founding fathers no doubt were viewed by many ( even most) of their neighbors as making discomforting statements about THEIR government, the British Crown.  They fought for your right to make similarly disquieting remarks .  It's a free country, not a comfortable one.   Michael Caldwell 404-979-3150