m. gessen

@mashagessen

Columnist, The New York Times
Author: Surviving Autocracy; The Future Is History; The Man Without a Face
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New York, USA penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/9953/m… Joined September 2008

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m. gessen @mashagessen Mar 26

It's finally here. New From Serial: ‘The Idiot.’ nytimes.com/2026/03/25/pod…

www.nytimes.com The Idiot: Chapter 1 The New York Times writer M. Gessen always disliked their younger cousin Allen. But then he did something so bad, even M. was surprised – and they realized they didn’t know Allen at all.

m. gessen @mashagessen Oct 16, 2025

In which I talk wihbthe woman who won't shtbup nytimes.com/2025/10/16/opi…

www.nytimes.com Opinion | Her Optimism Has Won Her Some of the Most Powerful Enemies in the World (Gift Article) Francesca Albanese’s provocative allegations have made her a villain to some and a hero to others.

m. gessen @mashagessen Sep 12, 2025

Dude in 4B, this is gross. Please don't do this when you fly

m. gessen @mashagessen May 28, 2025

In which I have the sinking feeling of boredom. nytimes.com/2025/05/28/opi…

www.nytimes.com Opinion | Beware: We Are Entering a New Phase of the Trump Era (Published 2025) I’ve seen the signs before. I’m seeing them now.

m. gessen @mashagessen Apr 15, 2025

A few words about Harvard nytimes.com/2025/04/14/opi…

www.nytimes.com Opinion | Harvard’s Strength and How Far We’ve Fallen So Quickly (Published 2025) The thrill over its response to the Trump administration is a measure of how low and how fast our expectations have fallen.