Jackie Orr, an adjunct professor at Barnard College (Columbia), has built a long track record of defending radical activism, supporting Hamas-aligned narratives, and amplifying antisemitic rhetoric under the guise of academic freedom. From legitimizing violence against Jewish students to backing extremist petitions, Orr has positioned herself as an unapologetic enabler of campus radicalization.

Defending Violence Against Jewish Students

• February 2025: Orr was caught on camera glorifying and justifying violent pro-Palestinian protests at Barnard College. The protests saw activists assaulting a security guard and blocking Jewish students from entering their classrooms. Rather than condemning these actions, Orr celebrated the demonstrators, claiming their tactics were necessary for “resistance.”

Advocacy for Extremist Protests and Anti-Israel Agendas

• 2024: Orr co-signed a University of Virginia petition supporting pro-Palestinian groups, aligning herself with activists openly backing Hamas.
• 2024: Orr lent her name to a petition published in Columbia Spectator, composed exclusively of non-tenured professors rallying behind pro-Palestinian protestors.
• 2024: Orr actively participated in anti-Israel protests at Columbia, where she labeled Israel’s defensive war in Gaza as “an unfolding genocide” and demanded that students suspended for illegal demonstrations be reinstated.

A Longstanding Record of Defending Radicalism

• 2023: Orr drafted a letter condemning Syracuse University’s decision to involve law enforcement in controlling pro-Palestinian protests on campus. In the letter, she called it “outrageous” that the university would take action against activists—despite the protests being disruptive and potentially dangerous.
• 2023: She once again referred to Israel’s war against Hamas as “genocidal”, parroting Hamas propaganda and disregarding Israel’s right to defend itself.
• 2016: Orr signed a Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) petition opposing a partnership between Syracuse University and Tel Aviv University, an institution committed to academic excellence and innovation.

A Campus Inciter of Hate

Jackie Orr’s track record speaks for itself—she has consistently defended violent activism, promoted false narratives about Israel, and used her academic position to spread extremist rhetoric. Her unwavering support for radical protests, coupled with her refusal to condemn attacks on Jewish students, makes her a key figure in the growing wave of campus antisemitism.

Call to Action: Expose and Hold Jackie Orr Accountable

Orr’s repeated endorsements of radical movements are not just rhetoric—they have real-world consequences. Columbia’s administration and the wider academic community must take a stand against those who use their positions of influence to promote hate and extremism.