M. Gessen
M. Gessen is a prominent journalist, author, and activist known for their insightful commentary on Russian politics, LGBTQ+ rights, and the intersection of culture and politics. Gessen has written extensively about the rise of authoritarianism in Russia under Vladimir Putin and has been a vocal critic of both the Russian government and the policies of the Trump administration, particularly regarding their implications for democracy and human rights. As a contributing writer for major publications, Gessen’s work often reflects a deep understanding of the complexities of international relations and the impact of political narratives on global affairs.
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M Gessen is cited for proposing rules for surviving autocracy, emphasizing the need for outrage.
Why Trump isn’t bothering to hide his corruption | Judith Levine
United Kingdom· 2026-05-27
M. Gessen discusses the impact of the war on Ukrainian civilians and their struggles.
Ukraina peržengė ribą, iš kurios nėra kelio atgal: kaip karas paveikė civilius
Lithuania· 2026-02-22
M. Gessen describes the current political climate as 'rule by terror'.
Martin Gelin om hur ICE blev en paramilitär styrka
Sweden· 2026-02-17
M Gessen was among the honorees at a fundraising event for Jews for Racial and Economic Justice.
Jewish New York’s reckoning with Zohran Mamdani: ‘He’s become a vehicle for our tensions’ | Zohran MamdaniUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-27
M Gessen discusses their experiences and perspectives on identity and belonging in the context of current geopolitical conflicts.
M Gessen on friendships destroyed by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza
Australia· 2025-09-10M. Gessen is one of the experts discussing Putin's intentions regarding Ukraine.
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United States· 2025-08-27
M. Gessen is a columnist for The New York Times.
ট্রাম্প-জেলেনস্কি বৈঠকে যেভাবে চাঁদাবাজি হলো
Bangladesh· 2025-08-20
M. Gessen is an Opinion columnist for The New York Times.
While Donald Trump blusters over Ukraine, Vladimir Putin’s laughing all the way to AlaskaAustralia· 2025-08-14
M. Gessen defends Zohran Mamdani against accusations of anti-Semitism in a New York Times opinion piece.
Zohran Mamdani und die Leugnung des Offensichtlichen
Switzerland· 2025-07-05
M. Gessen has written powerfully about Russia and the West.
Opinion | ‘The World Is There for the Carving’: Two Columnists on the Trump-Putin AllianceUnited States· 2025-02-21
