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[beardedmrbean]

Today, The Lawfare Project — together with co-counsel Eiseman Levine Lehrhaupt and Kakoyiannis, P.C. — filed a lawsuit against Columbia University on behalf of Mackenzie Forrest, a Jewish student who was forced out of an academic program after she requested religious and safety accommodations.

Mackenzie began attending Columbia's School of Social Work (CSSW) in August 2022 and was subsequently admitted into the specialized Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Program (DBT). Mackenzie’s initial antisemitic encounter with faculty occurred when her request for accommodation for her Sabbath observance was met with resistance, and only begrudgingly provided after significant pressure was placed on her to forgo it. Then, in the wake of Hamas’s October 2023 attack on Israel, the campus devolved into a cauldron of antisemitism. Mackenzie, feeling physically unsafe, reported the hostile environment to faculty and requested permission to take classes via Zoom. Although that accommodation is routinely granted to other students, it was not extended to her. Soon after Mackenzie’s request, faculty members began a campaign to force her out of the program. After fabricating pretexts to justify failing her, they were ultimately successful.

“The vitriolic and antisemitic environment at Columbia to which Jewish students like Mackenzie have been subjected is utterly indefensible,” said Ziporah Reich, Director of Litigation at LP. “Mackenzie’s right to an education in an environment where she feels physically safe is a fundamental, non-negotiable right protected by law. The university's refusal to provide Mackenzie with a basic accommodation to ensure her safety is not only shameful, but a dereliction of the university's moral and legal responsibilities. Such negligence demands accountability.”

The Lawfare Project is seeking injunctive relief and money damages based on federal, state, and common law claims arising out of the pervasively hostile environment Mackenzie has been subjected to, as well as Columbia’s retaliation against her because of her status as a Jew.

“Columbia University failed Mackenzie and decided to launch a retaliatory campaign instead of protecting her from Jew-hatred,” said Brooke Goldstein, founder and Executive Director of LP. “If the university had provided her with the appropriate accommodations that she is legally entitled to, we would not be in this situation. Columbia, like any other college or university, must protect the civil rights of their students and provide them with safe learning environments free of discrimination.”

“It is simply not acceptable that some American colleges and universities tolerate and foster antisemitism,” said Eric Levine, Head of the Litigation Department of Eiseman Levine Lehrhaupt and Kakoyiannis, P.C. “If this lawsuit is about nothing else, it is about bringing those days to an end.”

[enyliram]

brooklyn bratz

many of the Black CSSW students live in brooklyn. idk the actual number but i think if i counted it’d be most of us. i wonder why that is i wonder if it’s because the rent is cheaper i wonder if it’s because we had to take out more loans in undergrad and now we can’t bear the weight of more debt just to afford a place in manhattan is it because the air outside of columbia is so suffocating…

[zetto52sd]

It’s what he’s not doing that makes it important. He’s not calling in the National Guard. He’s not calling on University Presidents to resign because they didn’t quash the protests immediately. He’s not actively calling for the arrests of the protesters as a whole.

As to what he has said, most Democrats have acknowledged, including Biden, that the protests have been peaceful. Columbia got out of control with non-students protesting right outside the campus and then a small group of students occupying Hamilton Hall, and then proceeding to ask for amnesty after escalating the situation further. The occupants showed support for an intifada and were heard shouting “From the River to the Sea”, two things that are arguably antisemitic in most context. There was arguably antisemitism from various individuals at Columbia, even if they weren’t part of the main group or a student at Columbia. The CSSW teach-in, which wasn’t officially sponsored, that ended up praising Hamas’s attack on Oct 7 as a justified act of violent resistance against Israel, is not better either.

“President [Joe] Biden respects the right to free expression, but protests must be peaceful and lawful,” said White House spokesperson Andrew Bates on Tuesday. “Forcibly taking over buildings is not peaceful — it is wrong. And hate speech and hate symbols have no place in America.” The White House stressed Biden had “stood against repugnant, antisemitic smears and violent rhetoric his entire life.”

Q And so, does the administration think that police force or police presence we’ve seen so far is acceptable? MS. JEAN-PIERRE [Biden press secretary]: Look, as far as police presence, that’s up to the colleges and the universities. That’s for them to decide. (x)

this is a president who cannot support a key constituency, who has not told the truth about the protests, instead choosing to further the smears of antisemitism, who has by so doing supported republicans and their lies, who cannot condemn or even mention the violent police action against students and faculty across the country, who cannot recognize the snipers who have had their guns pointed at students in indiana and ohio, and who has not applied any pressure on his fascist, genocidal friends, netanyahu, smotrich, and ben gvir. the choice in november is touted as between fascism and democracy. this is the defender of democracy? this is for whom students are supposed to vote, after everything he is doing now?

[hopefulpartyfreakgarden]

#SUPREMA CORTE DE JUSTICIA NACIONAL ⚖️

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[speaking-walls]

Online stats class in progress. Last session before final exam😬

[optimisticcapricorn]

Congratulations! That’s such an amazing achievement 💜💜 I’m interested in doing a master of social work and am wondering what your experience was like and what you learnt in that time? Thank you 💜💜

Thank you so much!😊💜 I hope you and your loved ones are doing well!✨

YES!! I get so excited when people are interested in social work and am more than happy to answer this! I’m super excited that you’re considering social work and also congrats if you are graduating this year!😄💜 It will be a very long post!😁

TW: Brief mentions of childhood sexual abuse in the form of a course and traumas

🦋 Picking a School/Field of Study

Honestly, I feel as though every social work has tons to offer! I mainly chose Columbia because I really wanted a different atmosphere and was drawn to the diversity and PROP courses offered that focused on the intersections of Power, Race, Oppression, and Privilege!✨ I would totally check on tuition, the general area, and access to resources such as groceries and things like this since Master’s programs often means more independent living!✨

There are sooo many different paths you can take and I encourage you to really look into different fields and choose what resonates most with you but know that there is always time to learn and explore!✨ I’ll link some resources below for schools and programs!🦋

If you identify as a Person of Color, live with a disability, identify as a first- generation college grad, international student, etc. I would check in on scholarships, student unions, etc. and communities of support as well! Community makes a world of difference, especially when it comes to addressing inter generational traumas, injustices, and collective pain! There’s no way I would’ve learned as much and felt as capable and supported without solid friends, colleagues, and mentors!💛 It is was also so important for me to become more aware of my own privileges- especially in terms of pursuing my Master’s at Columbia University, especially when it came to the communities I was working with!✨

🦋 Courses and Coursework

I honestly have to say that since racism is so heavily institutionalized everywhere- there were definitely moments in the classroom that felt uncomfortable and even unsafe-in some courses centered on addressing anti-Blackness I would be the only Black student and this pressure to represent all Black people rang true for so many other students of color!😭 Also, imposter syndrome is so rampant but just know that wherever you go, in whatever fields/communities- your presence is valid!!!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💛

Talking about things such as intergenerational trauma and the effects, and contemporary issues such as police brutality or misogynoir hit home for me! Depending on your background and experiences, things are bound to come up- a few examples of emotionally difficult courses I took were Grief Loss, and Bereavement and Childhood Sexual Abuse... It’s important to address what comes up and decompress even if it’s just talking to the professor or a few classmates/friends!

A quick plug for Columbia😁: The professors are phenomenal!!!✨ There’s literally not a class I dreaded going to or a professor I didn’t honestly learn from and find inspiration in!💛

No matter your background, it is so important to be able to name your feelings and validate them when they come up- with social work there’s really no way to escape triggers, personal issues, etc. It’s okay to rage, experience sadness, to be frustrated, etc. These are not negative emotions but rather normal and you can always transmute them into fuel for passion! Although it’s painful it’s also a beautiful part of doing the work from the inside out- I have been working on things I didn’t think I was strong enough to even acknowledge much less face with self-compassion and care! You will definitely learn new things about yourself!✨

One term I learned in many courses is that of the “wounded healer” we all carry things with us and it’s important to remember this and take care of yourself- whether that means writing, dancing, belting a song out, crying, or talking to someone, etc. Day to day life can get busy and overwhelming so practice getting into the habit of taking care of yourself is essential! Emotional burn out is so difficult but you can get through it if it comes up- even if you may need to take some time off through deferment, put yourself first!👏🏿💛 In my personal experiences, the workload was manageable but this will vary especially if you are working while going to school- communicate when you need to with professors about needing more time! Eat and sleep as well as possible, you deserve to and it’s impossible to give to the fullest degree when you are running on empty! 💛

🦋 Field Education (Internships)

In addition to courses, you’ll also have an internship for each year in most programs!✨ At Columbia, they asked us to fill out a few forms indicating where we would like to be in our 1st year and in the 2nd year- we had to apply and go on interviews! I feel this is similar for most social work schools- be as honest as possible about your desires and goals when filling out the forms and keep your foot on the neck of the field education office until you get where you’d like to be! Also with financial aid!!!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

At the same time, don’t be too discouraged if you don’t get your first choice- try to go into your internships with a willingness to learn and with the mindset of learning from the community first and foremost! Another crucial thing I learned is how widespread the White savior complex is... it’s not your job to ever fix anything or anyone- you are there to provide access to resources and be a disruptive of systematic oppression!✊🏿

Inner work with happen here for sure!Depending on the population you work with you may come across people and circumstances that may trigger you- again, take breaks as you can and get your emotions and feelings out regularly! If you identify as an empathy or highly sensitive- this is especially important- transference and countertransference hit me hard this year working with Black/Brown girls in middle school- especially with instances of bullying (middle schoolers are amazing but also ruthless!😭) and family dynamics/issues/therapy, whew! When I worked with girls who were parentified and providing emotional support to their siblings... I felt like I was talking to my younger self- it’s raw and surreal and decompression will be so essential to your own growth as well as with how you interact with participants!💛 Empathy and compassion are such important values when it comes to counseling! If there’s nothing else I’ve learned, it’s the importance that a relationship holds- if people feel safe and vulnerable with you, that is healing in itself!🦋

I made use of journaling heavily over the past two years!✨ It will be so important to keep communication open and honest with your supervisor!!! You will most likely be super busy and wear many different hats and it’s important to recognize your limits with self-compassion!✨ Also, it’s important to speak up if you feel you are not getting what you need with supervision- most learning happens in the field and you’re definitely paying for the experience!👏🏿 ✨ Advocacy, setting boundaries, self-advocacy are beautiful things you will learn for sure with social work through internships!💛

🦋 Overall Reflections

The last two years have been beautiful, painful, eye opening, tiring, demanding, healing, and soooo essential to my life’s goals and journeys! Overall, I wouldn’t change anything with my experiences because I was challenged in every possible way to believe in myself- my gifts and abilities, unlearn to learn again, and to have hope for the future!💛 I’ve learned things and made connections that I’ll never forget and am immensely grateful for! I feel more in synch with myself- definitely more than I ever have with my guides and life purpose! This has also positively affected my relationship with spirituality and trusting in myself and my intuition!✨ If you are considering entering a program during COVID, many things will be different but above all else- community will help carry you through and self-care is non-negotiable!👏🏿💛💛💛 Social work has been so healing for me in different ways and I hope this helps you! Please don’t hesitate to ask more questions as they arise, I’m extremely passionate about social work and happy to answer! Take good care of yourself!!💛🦋

[pabzmugen]

Grad school with these folks was an amazing experience. Miss you all back in NYC! #socialworkers #nyc #cssw https://www.instagram.com/p/B7g9wcxpBBl/?igshid=1ipz83psrrtny

[calledtotherevolution-blog]

Does anyone know anything about the MDiv and/or MSW programs at Union/Columbia, Boston University, or UChicago/CTS?

I’ve applied to dual MDiv/MSW programs and it looks like I have some choices to make (Still waiting to hear back from the School of Social Work at BU, but accepted to both halves of all the other programs). 

I’d love to talk to anyone who has done an MDiv/MSW or any of the individual programs to help me make my decision!

[royaljellynyc]

Another Amazing Day! ☀️ Thanks again @welcomebabyusa @kristenronanpr I was honored to be included and pack up boxes for Moms in need. #WelcomeBaby #New #Mom #CarePackage #PayItForward (at Children's Museum of the East End) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSsW-4frMtG/?utm_medium=tumblr

[depthsofwonderland]

A glimpse of grad life...

October 18:

Today I went to work in the morning, finished off some training and worked on my PYA packet for the foster care agency that I am interning at. I was running late in the morning and had a homeless person ask me for my change which I stopped to give him. He proceeded to become extremely yet politely offended and lectured me about giving him too little change (even though it was all I had) and then gave it back to me commenting that “that’s like me spitting in his face” which I proceeded to say was definitely not my intention considering I’m taking time out of my day to give him what he asked for. He was not happy with that either, talked some more and then proceeded to ask for my money back again. I was and still, feel very conflicted. 

Then I had lunch with mom and auntie Tarisa, her son on campus at this yummy Japanese place. I went to see a psychiatrist and did an ADD intake. She said that I don’t have ADD because of the late-onset but I do have symptoms which is weird and so she wanted to get a second opinion. I will be talking to another psychiatrist next next next week. She’s worried about a cultural aspect of my life and me moving around so much. I think she’s really hinting at WHY I didn’t talk when I was a child and why I was so shy. 

I then went to my MI, learned about summaries and affirmations. I enjoy that class quite a bit, bonded with Johnna and hung out at CSSW for a bit before going home to get ready for dinner with Uncle James and mom. We went to flushing for Korean food. Mom also got me good quality soy sauce which is super cute of her. 

After dinner, I wandered around NYC not in a cute exploring kind way, more like a waste of time kinda way and met up with Jason Amico for the first time in like.. years. We bumped into a random mission kid from my grade through the streets in East Village, went to get Toasted Marshmellow ice cream, stopped by the club Hellena works at called (Rumpus room?). He then came over and stayed at my house on the couch, met the roomies and chilled. 

October 19: 

Today I attempted to do work all day and failed miserably. This post right here is a perfect example of me procrastinating. I went to school this morning after I woke up. Cam made french toast which was super yummy and a very cute roomie bonding moment. 

Then I rushed out to do my role-play interview which I later learned I was 30 minutes early too. The interview was fine, or so it felt, he said good job to me. I stayed in the computer lab to work on my HBSE midterm which I really should be working on right now but I’m not. 

I needed to find some articles, that were useful and relevant. Sunnie came to talk to me about Ada Mui’s sharing and what we would be doing, provided a run through and general timeline which was very helpful. I then worked in the lab some more while Sarah came and we went to the Hungarian bakery to get some work done, MAJOR FAIL hah but it was fun, bonding moments as I would like to say. 

After this Stefan is going to come over and hang out for the night, grab some dinner with us and all that fun stuff. I’m also planning to throw a Halloween party on Friday which I’m quite excited about. 

[samdamp]

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[ariel-lig-blog]

In two days I start working in New York City as a social worker on the Upper East Side. Women In Need is an agency working towards ending homelessness in New York City, specifically women and families impacted by homelessness. 70% of homeless New Yorkers are families with children, most led by women. Many of these families are in this predicament due to fleeing domestic violence. WIN is the largest provider of shelter and supportive housing for families in the city. I have wanted to work in New York City since I was a little girl. And since I was 19 years old, I've wanted to be a social worker. In the words of Lizzie McGuire, this is what dreams are made of folks ☀️🌈 // #womeninneed #winnyc #cssw #csswalumni #columbiauniversity #nyc #ues #socialwork #nasw

[cedarswampsoapworks]

It's so nice to see the curing rack filling up... Better get started making labels! #cssw #handmade #soap #coldprocesssoap #soapshare

[lipstickmisandrist]

Does anyone know anything about the MDiv and/or MSW programs at Union/Columbia, Boston University, or UChicago/CTS?

I’ve applied to dual MDiv/MSW programs and it looks like I have some choices to make (Still waiting to hear back from the School of Social Work at BU, but accepted to both halves of all the other programs).

I’d love to talk to anyone who has done an MDiv/MSW or any of the individual programs to help me make my decision!

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[speaking-walls]

My statistics final is tomorrow!! I took psychology statistics in undergrad, but all advanced standing students had to take a refresher course in the summer. This is the last thing before we get a week off prior to the fall semester beginning!! I can't believe it's already here!! So nervous and excited to begin my placement and really dive into my coursework and life in NYC. I hope you are all doing well and are enjoying the summer!! #socialworkers #socialservices #socialwork #socialworklife #socialworkstudent #cssw #columbia #stats #math #statistics #summer #summerclass #fall #fallsemester #break #almostdone #student #msw #bsw #university #college #study https://www.instagram.com/p/B1j8lu9g1zY/?igshid=1nw6xljh2g5jy