The face of a woman who will not be forced out of office

Happening in the World: The head of the Polish Supreme Court, Malgorzata Gerdsdorf, is resisting the Polish government’s attempts to reform the judiciary by staying in her post despite a newly lowered retirement age for judges. She says that she will only leave her position if the constitution is officially changed or if she dies. (CNN)

Happening in the US: Dr. Christine Blasey Ford is set to testify today at 10 am in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. She will speak about her allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who has also been accused of sexual assault by two other women. (Vox)

Happening in NYC: Recent data from the city comptroller’s office indicates that over 1 million low-cost housing units have disappeared from the NYC market in the last 12 years. Rent-regulated housing stock has also plummeted, with more expensive stock taking its place, leaving fewer options for affordable housing. (Gothamist)

Happening on campus: The SEAS Colloquium in Climate Science is at 2:45 pm in Mudd Hall 214. Dr. Oliver Watt-Meyer will present his research on “Extratropical circulation response to warming: role of cloud radiative effects and ITCZ width changes.” Although SEAS is hosting the event, it is open to the public!

Overheard: “The Columbia experience is me googling how to boost my immune system after 2 weeks here and then realizing all the options are unfeasible, like sleeping more and drinking less.”

Place to nap today: The McBain lobby lounge has some new chairs! I haven’t gotten to nap-test them yet, so be the first and let me know how they are.

Malgorzata Gerdsdorf via Wikipedia